The International Trade program assists Washington state businesses in profitably accessing the global marketplace by providing training and assistance, building international trade relationships, and advocating the importance of international trade to Washington’s economy.

We work with companies small and large to help them enter new foreign markets to sell their products and services or to expand sales overseas. We provide most of our services to Washington companies at no charge.

• In the US, exports accounted for about 30% of economic growth over the last decade. 
  
• In WA, exports contributed to nearly one-half of the state’s new jobs over the past 30 years.
  
• In 2007, Washington’s exports totaled over $66 billion.

• Export Promotion and Services for Washington Businesses
• Foreign Investment Promotion & Attraction
• International Tourism Promotion

• Assisted client sales
• Number of clients assisted
• Number of non-Puget Sound area clients assisted
• Number of services provided

• Imports
• Agricultural Products (please visit the Washington State Department of Agriculture)
  
  For our latest Quarterly Trade Bulletin, click here.
  
  International Trade Newsletter, December 2009.  
  

International Trade Contact List

Washington State Department of Commerce

2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600

Seattle, WA 98121

206-256-6100