Idaho and International Business
International business is an essential part of Idaho’s economy. The International Business Division’s goal is to identify prospects for Idaho products and services in international markets and help companies capitalize on these opportunities by offering export/import counseling, market research, coordination of trade missions and trade shows as well as incoming buying delegations. These activities are also supported by Idaho’s trade offices in five foreign countries.
Global Business Facts
- Idaho exports over 25 percent of the products it produces.
- Idaho exports exceeded $4.7 billion in 2007.
- More than 50,000 Idaho jobs - nearly 10 percent - are linked to exports.
- High-tech goods account for 72 percent of all Idaho exports.
- Key export markets for Idaho's goods in 2007 included Singapore, China, Canada, Japan, Philippines and Taiwan.
Events
This show, sponsored in part by the Taiwan Architects Association, is the largest building materials show in Taiwan with over 1,600 booths. Exhibition categories include foundation construction, lightning, kitchen, furniture, doors, windows, stone and other building materials. The focus for this year is "green" building, including seminars and exhibits on environmental engineering and equipment.
Eddie Yen, Taiwan trade representative for Idaho, will attend the show to promote Idaho companies. If you would like to attend this show or have your company represented by Mr. Yen at the State of Idaho booth, please contact Katie Ingram at katie.ingram@trade.idaho.gov or (208) 334-2470.
Trade office manager, Eddie Yen will be visiting Idaho February 11 – 20, 2009. Mr. Yen will be available to meet with Idaho companies from around the state to discuss export strategies, country specific updates, market trends and international trade events.
If you are interested in the Taiwan market and you would like to meet with Mr. Yen for a one-on-one consultation, please contact Jennifer Verdon at jennifer.verdon@trade.idaho.gov or (208) 334-2650 ext. 2117.
Trade office manager, Dr. Cao Guoli will be visiting Idaho February 11 – 21, 2009. Dr. Guoli will be available to meet with Idaho companies from around the state to discuss export strategies, country specific updates, market trends and international trade events.
If you are interested in the China market and you would like to meet with Dr. Guoli for a one-on-one consultation, please contact Katie Ingram at katie.ingram@trade.idaho.gov or (208) 334-2650 ext. 2125.