International data for small businesses
Looking to expand your business globally?
Whether you want to start importing, exporting, or exploring new international opportunities, SBREC can help you get started. Through our specialist databases, we offer a wealth of information to help your small business expand into other countries, including:
- Country profiles: Get insights on the ease of doing business in various countries.
- Key contacts: Connect with essential industry contacts worldwide.
- Industry profiles: Understand different industries and their dynamics.
- Trade statistics: Access up-to-date statistics on commodities traded globally.
Import and export data and research at SBREC
has links to online industry directories worldwide, plus international trade organisations and business networks.
has worldwide market research with analysis and trends, including leading company profiles, country reports, and country and market statistical data.
is primarily a market research tool looking at the UK, overseas and regional markets and contains mini profiles on companies.
has profiles and financials for 15 million companies worldwide. It also provides worldwide statistics.
Access to the databases
To access these databases you will need an SBREC membership. A subscription membership gives you remote access to most databases, alternatively a free membership will give you access to all our databases in-person at the Centre. Check our opening times.
Additional resources
Visit our blog to read articles about starting a business. from industry professionals and successful start ups who have lots of experience to share.
Press articles are a powerful source of business information. Business Source Premier and European Newsstream contain thousands of articles that are useful for finding out trends, information on companies, and tips and advice on practical issues such as advertising or managing staff.