International Trade

Assisting IOWA companies to be more innovative, competitive and profitable in today's marketplace

The International Office assists Iowa companies in developing or expanding international markets for their products and/or services.

• Educational Calendar
• International Trade Programs Calendar

Export services include:

Educational & Technical Assistance

Marketing Managers assist Iowa companies in developing and expanding export markets through individual consultation, in-house training and educational seminars.

• International Trade Office
• Foreign Offices
• Individual Consultation
• In-house Training
• Educational Seminars

Marketing Assistance

Participating in international trade shows and trade missions is a cost effective way for companies to enter into new markets or expand visibility in existing markets.

• Trade Missions
• Trade Shows
• International Buyers Groups
• Global Marketing Research

International Financial Assistance

There are three financial assistance programs available to eligible Iowa companies to help elevate their global presence. All three programs are funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

• Domestic Trade Assistance Program Information [PDF: 85k]
• Export Trade Assistance Program Information [PDF: 82k]
• Product Trade Assistance Program Information [PDF: 83k]

To apply or learn more about these programs, visit the International Financial Assistance section of our site.

Directories

A database of Iowa companies who export, who are interested in exporting or who provide services to exporters. These directories include companies from the manufacturing and services sectors, agribusiness, biotechnology, grains, meat and foods.

• Iowa Directory of Exporters
• International Services Directory
• Request to be added to the Directory [MS Word: 397k]

Newsletters

International Update Newsletter — a bi-monthly newsletter of upcoming trade events, trade mission, export training opportunities and export information. To sign up for this newsletter please e-mail international@iowa.gov.

Additional newsletters:

• International Education Newsletter — Sign up to start receiving a compilation of export/import education events in Iowa and surrounding areas, webinars, technical updates, etc. typically sent monthly.
• International Agriculture Newsletter, China — Sign up for the monthly summary of current topics affecting various aspects of China’s agricultural industries, regulations, market opportunities, etc.
• International Economy and Politics Brief, Mexico — Sign up for the monthly update from the Iowa Mexico Office.

Export Information

Links to resources for current news, statistics and online resources to assist in your global marketing.

• IOWA: Trade Statistics At a Glance [PDF: 200k]
• IOWA: Trade Resources [PDF: 137k] — Learn more about agriculture, education, compliance, export finance, foreign procurement, statistics, trade agreements, tariffs, export contacts, etc. in this online resource filled with key information for exporters.

To Learn More:

200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

Phone: 515.725.3125
international@iowa.gov