INTERNATIONAL TRADE
British Chambers of Commerce 52 UK Chambers of Commerce covering every region & City Rapidly growing international network Key policy influencer - UK Govt/EU/WTO Unrivalled international status ICC/WCF Leading source of economic growth research Network functions and campaigns Policy, representation, campaigns International trade Business support, training, skills, apprenticeships Networking and events
International UK business network Supported by the British industry
Shared Values & Characteristics Most organisations in the international UK business networks are Chambers of Commerce. Whatever the name, all organisations in the network share the same characteristics and values. Independent, not for dividend, businessled Impartial voice for business, do not pursue political goals Locally based, each UK region & overseas market. Have foreign counterparts e.g. Japanese or American Chambers of Commerce. Unrivalled international status within worldwide Chambers of Commerce network e.g. International Chambers of Commerce Multi-sector organisations that compliment sector-based organisations Synergy with/correspond to local, regional, national, international Government e.g. World Trade Organisation. Work in partnership with Government to support UK trade and investment Built on a volunteerism model. Many business people volunteer time freely to mentor and support other UK businesses. Source: No Stone Unturned; Chambers of Commerce: International Comparisons, Michael Heseltine, 2012
International trade picture Positive signs of economic recovery Competitive advantage UK fastest growing EU developed economy 3.5% - 2014 export forecast* Export sales & orders highest level since 1995 44% business ambitions to grow international sales [up 5% on 2012]* 46% exporters reported increased orders Q4 2013* % of BCC exporters doubled since 2011* China exports doubled since 2010 Opportunity Av. 8.5% projected growth across 21 emerging markets over next 5 years [4x UK economy] Rapidly growing middle classes Wide range of sector opportunities More practical business to business support now on offer 50% potential exporters see international links as influential to trade* UK 6 th largest global exporter British brand never been stronger World class products and services British business greatly admired Entrepreneurialism, innovation, standards, ease of doing business with International network of British business support/contact Challenges Re-orientate UK economy from consumers/debt to export 1 in 5 companies export [UK av.],1 in 4 companies export [EU av.] Slow growth across Eurozone Falling UK market share UK share global exports 5% in 2000 to 3.3% in 2013* UK trade deficit doubled Q4 2013* * extracted from BCC/DHL Quarterly International Trade Outlook, 2013
Confidence growing; export orders 1995 Benchmark BCC Quarterly Economic Survey; January March 2014 [7,479 business respondents]
Trade focus Continued promotion of exports to developed markets Gearing up B2B support in emerging markets Strengthening global network connectivity & capability Strengthening partnerships with government & business Providing end to end, accredited international trade services Raising awareness of export opportunities through new Export Britain campaign
With Government Create an accredited, international UK business network More, practical business support on the ground, where it s most needed 41 high growth, emerging markets Increase the numbers of exporters Simplify the digital customer journey With business Access to a worldwide network at the click of a button exportbritain.org.uk Provide useful information, hints, tips, market snapshots, market trends and analysis Export support services, events, trade missions and networking opportunities
41 high growth, emerging markets Poland India Singapore Russia Morocco Algeria Romania China Indonesia South Africa Qatar Pakistan Slovakia Hong Kong Mexico Saudi Arabia Kenya Tanzania Slovenia Taiwan Colombia Brazil Cambodia Ghana Czech Republic Thailand Chile Burma South Korea Angola Hungary Vietnam Phillippines Japan Kuwait Mozambique Turkey Malaysia UAE Nigeria Kazakhstan Additional B2B support [core services] now on offer More B2B support coming in FY 2014/15 More B2B support in the pipeline
Core overseas services In conjunction with UK Trade & Investment services Connect with business experts Start up support Export Britain, Open to Export, webinars, video/teleconferences, events Business centres, informal mentoring Build your market share Grow your regional presence Introductions to buyers, suppliers, agents, distributors... Access to professional business support services Support to expand your geographical presence Joint ventures, local marketing strategies Introductions to regional agents, distributors... Access to international business network in other markets Note: the international UK business network will, wherever possible, tailor services to suit customer needs
Dynamic, business friendly spaces for hotdesking, start up office space, networking, accessing local business support and showcasing British business Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Vietnam, Thailand, Mexico, UAE, Brazil, Turkey. More coming in Burma, Cambodia...
International business to business support has never been easier to find..
Useful UK contacts 4 simple sources of support to get you what you need Export Britain Contacts and export support from the international UK business network www.exportbritain.org.uk Open to Export Online discussion forums, webinars and contacts from the online export community www.opentoexport.com Government Export support from UK Trade & Investment British Chambers of Commerce 65 Petty France Street, London, SW1H 9EU https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/u k-trade-and-investment-services-forexporters T: 020 7654 5800 E: exportbritain@britishchambers.org.uk Twitter: @bccexport
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