Exporters Guide to Europe

Overview of the European business environment with new market opportunities for us exporters.

Europe wants American goods and services!

The European Union (EU) is the world's largest single trading block, generating >20% of global GDP ($17.6 Tn), that is $950 Bn more than the USA. Did you know that in 2014 US exports of goods >$270 Bn and services >$210 Bn to Europe totaled >$480 Bn. In 2015, US exports are expected to >$500 Bn. Europe wants your goods and services, grow your exports and business now...

Read this ebook, if you want to:

Know all about Europe and the European Union
Understand the importing, labelling and marking
Get specific tips on exploiting online business in Europe
Have an insight into the "big three": Germany, France and the UK 
Generate local demand and sales online and be easily accessible for clients in Europe
Have essential facts and figures to help determine next steps
Find the ideal routes to market

This ebook includes:

Defining Europe

Defining Europe, statistics

The European Union

EU-28, European Economic Area (EAA), European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

The EU – how it functions

The European Commission, The European Parliament, The European Council

The Euro

The Eurozone, Euro vs US$

EU trading bloc

EU trading blog, infographic

Importing, labelling, marking

Import tariffs, product certification and liability, labelling & CE marking

Business is online in Europe

EU28 internet usage, ecommerce volume and growth, EU-US comparison

Key economies - Introduction

Germany France and UK, spheres of influence, languages

Germany

Overview, economic snapshot, main sectors, business is online

France

Overview, economic snapshot, main sectors, business is online

The UK

Overview, economic snapshot, main sectors, business is online

Other markets

Benelux, Eastern Europe, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain

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