Global Trade Updates

Join us as we announce the winners of these prestigious export recognition programs in NSW, QLD and WA. Our gala events will acknowledge exporters of all shapes and sizes, industries and locations. 

Export Connect invites you to 2 forums as part of Fine Food Australia on 10 September in Melbourne. We encourage you to register for both as this is an excellent opportunity to extend your learning and deepen your insights in export. 

The new edition of the Dynamic Export magazine is now out, featuring Export Council of Australia and how we can help Many Australian SMEs and mid-size companies navigate the complexities and opportunities in global business. Read the full magazine here. An insert from the magazine is below. 

According to Efic’s latest Exporter Sentiment Index research results, sentiment among Australian exporters remains positive, however the lift seen in the November 2017 research has not been sustained.

Qantas Freight will launch a new direct seasonal freight service from Darwin to Hong Kong*, supporting producers in Northern Australia to respond to growing demand from Asia.

If you’re even thinking about doing business in China, the first thing to do is protect your brand by applying to register a trade mark in China. China’s first-to-file trade marks system means that registering as early as possible is the most reliable way to protect your intellectual property (IP) and prevent other people from registering your trade mark, a common problem in China.

Australia’s total trade in services increased 7.2 per cent to a record high of $173.1 billion in 2017, helping create new Australian jobs and drive economic growth.

The Alibaba E-Commerce Expo is Alibaba Group's flagship event program in Australia connecting brands and small businesses to the growing market in China. This year the Alibaba E-Commerce Expo and Conference events will take place in Sydney and Melbourne.

In the latest edition of World Risk Developments, Efic looks at the higher borrowing costs Australian SME exporters face compared to larger corporates.

Australia’s total goods and services exports have reached a record $401 billion for the first time, bolstered by strong export growth to China.

Join us for the ECA's Inaugural Community Breakfast Series. This new program hosted by Crowe Horwath is designed to bring together like minded SMEs to share their experiences, discover new business insights and access industry experts, through engaging breakfast sessions held under Chatham House Rules.

To assist Australian businesses entering the United States (US) market, IP Australia has created a suite of resources, starting with trade marks. This new content highlights the important steps businesses should take before they expand into the US.

With Efic’s Overseas Direct Investment Guarantee, Varley Group were able to purchase a stake in a specialist US avionics and defence software provider and gain access to the billion dollar US defence industry.

Spending by tourists - both international and domestic - has soared to a record $107.4 billion as Australia continues to welcome record numbers of visitors.

If you’re an SME exporter and would like financial assistance to market and promote your business overseas, Austrade is now accepting applications for the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme for the 2017–18 year. You can also attend a free online information session to find out more about the scheme and how to make the most of your grant.

The Export Council of Australia is proud to announce a successful partnership funding bid of $4.8 million for the Darwin International Airport Freight Hub, awarded under the Building Better Regions Funding program.

Join the NSW Government, Export Council of Australia (ECA) and ANZ in Parramatta to launch the Premier’s NSW Export Awards in Western Sydney and to explore Food and Beverage opportunities in India for your business.

Join the Export Council of Australia (ECA), NSW Government, ANZ and VIP.com in Wollongong to explore the eCommerce opportunity for your business. 

Australia’s total trade in goods and services reached a record $763.2 billion in 2017, up 11 per cent from 2016, driving economic growth and creating new jobs.

Seven NSW startups will learn from global innovation experts in Tel Aviv, as part of a joint program hosted in one of the world’s most advanced innovation hubs.

The Global Talent Scheme pilot has been launched to help Australian businesses attract the world's best and brightest workers to support business growth, skills transfer and job creation. From 1 July 2018, the 12 month pilot will provide businesses with clearly defined and accessible pathways to access global talent for specialized positions where there are no suitable Australians to fill the vacancies. 

Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Export Connect invite you to an inspiring Exporters Forum on Thursday 2nd August. This Q&A and networking session will be moderated by our Director Najib Lawand. It will include insights from Euromonitor International and will feature Queensland Export Award Winners and Finalists from a diverse range of industry sectors.

With Efic’s loan Western Australia-based Oz Varieties was able to continue to fund its blueberry breeding program and build on its Australian IP revenue.

‘Access to foreign markets is extremely important for businesses that provide goods and services to governments’ said Alina Bain, CEO of the Export Council of Australia (ECA).

For a long time, the EU was the biggest market with which Australia didn’t have—or wasn’t negotiating—a FTA. That changed last week with Australia formally starting FTA negotiations with the EU.

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources invites food import businesses to attend an industry roundtable session. This session will provide you with an opportunity to talk directly with senior people in the department about issues with importing food in compliance with Australian food standards. The roundtable will be held August 2018 from 10:00 – 3:00 pm (9:30am arrival) at EPICURE, Brisbane City Hall (lunch provided). 

Businesses are encouraged to have their say on the development of Australia’s new Nation Brand in a series of forums starting around the country this week.

Australia’s food industry has an excellent reputation internationally, thanks to its ‘clean and green’ approach, strong regulatory framework and ongoing focus on sustainability.