Export Services Directory

The Department of Industy and Resources (DoIR) provides a wealth of information to help Western Australia develop business and trade ties around the world. The Export Services Directory has been designed to assist individuals and businesses search for information relating to commerce and trade. Here you will find a range of websites, industry associations and international agencies that provide information on a number of countries, together with advice on how to do business in those countries.

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Local and Federal Government Information

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The Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides the following country information:

  • Country briefs and fact sheets, TradeWatch, trade opportunities and policies 
  • Links to Australian and overseas embassies 
  • Trade Agreements 
  • Trade success stories
  • Travel advice
  • Visa/passport requirements
  • Overseas Governments
  • Bilateral relations
  • Current trade issues
  • Index of Foreign Consulates in Australia.

Austrade provides detailed industry and country information, including:

  • Culture and language
  • Doing business
  • Trade statistics and opportunities
  • Tariffs, regulations and quotas
  • Market entry strategies
  • Trade events.

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Australian and International Industry Associations

Other Useful Information

The CIA World Fact Book - Provides an assortment of facts and figures by country including Government, people, economy, transportation, communications and geography.

http://www.worldinformation.com/ - Provides business, economic and political information on every country and territory in the world.

Standards and Poors - Standards and Poors is a provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data, and valuations.

Fitch Ratings - Credit opinions on Australian and overseas issuers, and general comments on local or overseas developments.

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