Find your next market with expert insights

Find your next market with expert research and competitor analysis.

Market research is critical to export success. We can help identify the best markets for your business, identify competitors, and find reliable export partners, saving time and money by providing in-depth information and guidance on how to break into new markets.

What market research support do we offer?

  • Export Health Check

    Our Export Health Check evaluates how ready your business is for exporting, whether you are new to exporting or looking for new markets.

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  • Business Information Centre

    Get free access to company databases and market intelligence reports.

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  • The Insights Hub

    Get one to one guidance and support on market research, strategy development and implementation.

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Our databases

Market Research Databases

DatabaseSubjectLocation
AMABuilding & construction reports including environmental.UK
BMI (Fitch)Agribusiness, Consumer & Retail, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Power & Renewables.Worldwide
CobraBusiness information for start-up companies, including market and legal information.UK
EuromonitorProvides data & insights on industries, economies, and consumers worldwide.Worldwide
Frost & SullivanIndustrial, energy, healthcare, and ICT sectors.Worldwide
GlobaldataStatistics, market data and insights including: Aerospace & Defence, Industrial Goods & Machinery, Oil & Gas, Technology and Healthcare.Worldwide
IBIS WorldUK, Ireland & US industry research reports.UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany, China, Australia
IGDStrategies and operations of consumer goods retailers around the world.Worldwide
MintelFood and drink.UK & Ireland
Mintel Insights & Global New Products database (GNPD)Global product innovation tool providing information on competitor activity, category awareness and idea generation.Global
PlimsollMarket reports and analysis across all sectors.UK
StatistaStatistics portal covering 170 industries.Worldwide

Company Information Databases

DatabaseGeographic CoverageNumber of Companies
KompassWorldwide – Detailed product information, which is most useful for manufacturing/engineering companies.Over 8 million
OrbisWorldwide – Detailed financial information. Over 19 million

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