The Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan kicked off International Trade Week this month with a new campaign called “Made in the UK, Sold to the World”.
The primary aim of this initiative is to encourage more British businesses to export their goods and services overseas.
To get other businesses to participate, the campaign is championing export success stories and promoting opportunities in international markets to take advantage of the global demand for UK made goods.
As part of this campaign, the Department for International Trade (DIT) is currently holding over 100 events and workshops all over the UK to support and encourage businesses to explore their expansion into international markets.
The primary goal of these events is to connect businesses of all sizes and sectors with expert trade advisors, who can help them break into new markets.
International Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: “The UK makes some of the best products in the world, but only one in 10 businesses currently export them around the world. I want this International Trade Week to be a catalyst for businesses to sell to new markets and take advantage of the trade deals we are negotiating.
“My department has a clear message to any business thinking about exporting for the first time. There has never been a better time to export.
“Our industry experts in Trade and Investment Hubs around the UK and based around the world will stand shoulder to shoulder and give you the support you need to take the next step on your exporting journey and sell to the world.”
The Government has said that exports are an essential part of its “to level up every part of the UK and help businesses build back better, which is why exporters who get involved with this campaign will have access to marketing materials specific to their hometown or region”.
With International Trade Advisors and sector specialists stationed around the country, the DIT has said the nation has the “expertise to support new and experienced exporters on their international journey”.
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