Trade Knowledge - International - Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Successful exporters know their markets inside and out. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce--through its Global Business Services division--offers a variety of free services, resources, and tools to keep you informed about specific markets, your competitors, potential partners and suppliers, major events, contract opportunities, and regulation. The following provides a quick look:

OKTrade Intelligence

This online, subscription-only market research tool gives you free Dun & Bradstreet information for about 200 countries, hundreds of companies worldwide, and every category of manufactured product. Quickly find information on competitors, suppliers, shippers, agents, and buyers. Subscribe today.

Market Research

Before venturing into new markets, companies turn to Commerce for a detailed analysis of conditions that may affect business. Commerce offers this insight in two forms:

Oklahoma-specific research reports that track the state's export activity.
General research that includes trade stats and in-depth market surveys from domestic and international sources. You'll find toll-free numbers, websites, free downloads, free resource guides, and more.

CORE-Export Readiness

An interactive software tool known as CORE (Company Readiness to Export) that helps businesses determine the export capacity and readiness of their companies and products.

BidWatch Service

Through its BidWatch Service, Commerce monitors global business opportunities and lets you know when RFPs are issued, the basic project/equipment specifications, and how quickly you need to respond.

Contacts:

Tulsa Office
Dessie Apostolova
Director, International Trade Offices
918-594-8412

Oklahoma City Office
Jesse Garcia
International Trade Officer
405-815-5213

2008 Oklahoma Exports Overview

Useful Links:

Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters
U.S. Census Bureau: Foreign Trade Statistics
USTDA: Opportunities for Oklahoma firms
U.S. International Trade Administration
U.S. Foreign & Commercial Service

Trade Knowledge: Tools & Resources