International trade
Last updated | 01/12/2008
It is estimated that over £45 million worth of goods are exported from Perthshire each year. A diverse range of products and services find their way to consumers and businesses throughout the world from Perthshire. The European Union is Perthshire's main trading market, followed by Asia, North America and the Rest of Europe. These four world regions account for some 82% of Perthshire's export income. Although Germany, France, Eire and Italy are among the top five trading countries, the US is the single most important destination in terms of value and the number of companies trading.
The main trading sectors are Crafts & Giftware, Leisure & Tourism, Agriculture, Construction and Food & Drink.
Perth and Kinross Council guide the activities of Business Gateway International Tayside. When taking your first steps towards expanding your business overseas, they can support you in the process and ensure you make the right choices along the way.
The following pages provide more information about exporting to help you exploit the many business opportunities abroad. You can:
