Export market research for manufacturers
Before you invest in a new market, know whether buyers there are looking for what you make, who they buy from today and how to reach them.
Example data
Most export plans start with a guess
Companies often choose markets because of a trade fair, a single inquiry or a competitor's move. Then they spend a year on translations, ads and travel before finding out demand was weak. A few weeks of research can save that year.
What we research
- 01
Demand
How often buyers in each market search for your products, in their own language
- 02
Trade flows
Which countries import your product category and how much, based on official trade statistics
- 03
Competition
Which suppliers buyers see on Google and in AI assistants, and how they present themselves
- 04
Buyer profile
The types of buyers in each market, how they search and what they expect from a supplier
- 05
Your starting point
How visible you are in each market today
What you get
A market opportunity report for one or three markets, delivered within two to three weeks:
- A market-by-market comparison with a clear recommendation
- The search terms and buyer types to focus on
- What to fix on your website before you start
- A 90-day action plan
We walk you through it on a call. The report is yours to keep, whether or not you continue with us.
Where it fits
Research is stage 1 of our system. It decides which languages your website needs, which keywords we target and where ads should run.
Price: from €1,500 for one market. It is the first stage of Export Launch, so the fee counts in full if you continue within 60 days.
Related guides
How to find distributors abroad: a manufacturer's guide
Where to look for distributors in a new market, how to qualify them, and how your website decides whether they take you seriously.
Read the guide →Choosing a distributor abroad: questions to ask before you sign
Criteria, questions, red flags and the basics of exclusivity and territory to check before you sign a distribution agreement. Not legal advice.
Read the guide →Questions
We already know our main markets. Do we still need this?
Often the research confirms the market but changes the approach: different buyer types, different search terms, a gap competitors leave open.
Where does the data come from?
Search demand data from keyword tools, official trade statistics such as UN Comtrade and Eurostat, competitor analysis and public business directories.
Can you research markets outside Europe?
Yes. Data quality varies by country, and we tell you upfront how reliable it is.