Selling overseas

There is a huge demand for UK goods and services across the globe. We can help you find new opportunities, get country-specific advice, access specialist exporting training and much more.

Whether you’re new to exporting or experience, the Government offers advice and support to businesses of all sizes.

Export support for businesses

The Department for Business and Trade can help your business find new opportunities, get country-specific advice, access specialist exporting training and much more.

Learn how to export and build your knowledge

Join thousands of businesses benefitting from the UK Export Academy, a free online and face-to-face learning programme which can increase your confidence and knowledge of selling overseas.

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Research new markets

Explore different markets including opportunities across various sectors and information about preparing to export to specific countries.

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Selling online

Grow your business internationally through digital and e-commerce by accessing the Digital Exporting Programme, whatever your size, and whether you are new to exporting online or already doing it.

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Find export events

Find export events relevant for you on different topics, including webinars, trade missions and trade shows around the world.

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Report an exporting issue

Facing difficulties selling abroad? Report any issues to the UK Government for potential assistance. You can also speak to the Export Support Team at the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade.

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Explore trade finance

UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency and part of the UK government. It can help you win export contracts, fulfil orders, and get paid by offering insurance against buyer default.

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Get export support from great.gov.uk

Access expert guidance, tools, and services to help grow your business internationally. Whether you need advice or have specific questions, our export support team is here to help.

Visit great.gov.uk and learn how the UK Government can help you sell your products and services globally.

Top tips from companies selling overseas

These businesses share their own experience of growing through international sales and offer advice to others.

I increased my sales by learning how to do business abroad

Free training from the UK Export Academy programme helped a language and translations company to increase their knowledge of exporting results in more sales.

Trade advisors helped us to find new stockists in Switzerland

A small business owner shares valuable advice and tips on selling to customers in new markets, pursuing opportunities and being aware of the challenges along the way.

I used a start up loan to sell in new international markets

Learn how a Start Up Loan enabled a seaweed business to reach international markets and discover how this approach could benefit you.

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Help and advice

• Wherever you are in the UK, you can contact a team of experienced business advisors who assist you with starting, running or growing your business. Contact the Business Support Service and speak to someone over the phone or online.
• Find out how your local Growth Hub can help you with advice and support at any stage of your business journey.