| For the business person preparing to extend his | | | | world, and China is a large trading partner with the |
| market, it is necessary to have on hand reliable | | | | United States, but it's worth noting that of the top |
| contacts for the products and services you require. | | | | ten countries with the highest export income (as of |
| Building your supply chain to ensure your inventories | | | | 2009), three are Asian. These days, Europe |
| are never depleted is essential when dealing with | | | | dominates much of the export trade: |
| your customers. Whether you operate a wholesale or | | | | 1) People's Republic of China |
| retail distribution business, or even operate a busy | | | | 2) Germany |
| restaurant, your success relies upon the ability of a | | | | 3) United States |
| supplier to get you what you need at the right price, | | | | 4) Japan |
| so you don't have to mark-up your prices too high. | | | | 5) Netherlands |
| The nature of your business may be conducive to | | | | 6) France |
| dealing with suppliers outside your country of | | | | 7) Italy |
| residence. While one might think dealing with | | | | 8) Belgium |
| international manufacturers drives up the costs of | | | | 9) South Korea |
| business, you may be surprised to know you can find | | | | 10) United Kingdom |
| deals worthwhile. Registering with a global trade | | | | The above nations list export intakes of $350 billion |
| forum is one way to find legitimate companies willing | | | | and more each, with the top three each earning |
| to negotiate with you. When you consult with the | | | | more than a trillion dollars. When you search a supply |
| top exporters in the world, too, you will discover the | | | | chain forum or online network like Linked In to find |
| professionalism and quality of products that help | | | | the goods you want, starting with these countries |
| improve your own services. | | | | may allow you access to the best contacts. |
| Top Exporters of the World | | | | Electronics, pharmaceutical and beauty aids, gourmet |
| Very likely when you think of export goods, the first | | | | foods, and machinery are among the most |
| markets that come to mind are Asian. Indeed the | | | | sought-after materials produced in these countries. |
| "Four Asian Tigers" (Hong Kong, Singapore - pictured, | | | | For more specialized products, don't rule out other |
| South Korea, and Taiwan) produce mass numbers of | | | | countries of origin. Whatever you want, somebody in |
| household and industrial items used daily around the | | | | the world has it and is willing to talk business. |