Navigating international business can be tricky, but having the right tools and resources can significantly enhance efficiency and success. These tools are essential for market research as well as enabling you to overcome barriers like language, cultural differences, financial regulations, and logistical challenges.

The internet is full of useful free resources, but much of the information available can be daunting and hard to navigate, especially for those not familiar with the subject they are intending to research.

Here are some of the websites traders might find useful for researching international trade related subjects:

• The World Factbook on cia.gov website – For country profiles and market specifics
• Global Trade Helpdesk website – For market research by commodity
• International Trade Portal on Lloyds Bank website – For international market research
• Trading Economics website – For worldwide trading statistics
• Strategic Intelligence on World Economic Forum website  – For strategic insights and contextual intelligence
• great.gov.uk website – For UK trade rules, regulations, and market opportunities
• Access2Markets on European Commission website – For trading with the EU 
• dataweb.usitc.gov website – For trading with the USA 
• HSBC Currency Zone on HSBC website – For currency conversion and tracking FX rates

Please note, the above websites are owned and managed by third parties and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry is not responsible for any of the content shared.