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Idaho and International Business

Global BusinessInternational 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 six foreign countries.


International Events

May 20-26Governor's Trade Mission to Mexico

Companies will visit Mexico City, Monterrey and Culiacan, Mexico. For more information contact Aaron Davis at aaron.davis@trade.idaho.gov or 208-334-2470.

Mexico Trade Mission Flyer & Sign-up Form.

Need more information?

Contact our International Division to see how we can help market your Idaho products and services.


Global Business Facts

  • Idaho exports over 25 percent of the products it produces.
  • Idaho exports exceeded $3.7 billion in 2006.
  • 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 2006 included China, Canada, Singapore, United Kingdom, Taiwan and Japan.