Department for International

Trade – North West

Divia Patel Smith
About Us
What we do
We are responsible for supporting and advising NW companies
looking to develop or grow their international sales, working with
partners to ensure our clients take advantage of the huge
opportunities open to UK businesses overseas.
Responsibilities
•Deliver international trade services across the North West under
contract to DIT.
•Providing one-to-one support to help NW businesses take their first
step into selling internationally.
•Encourage current Exporters to expand into new markets to diversify
and grow their business.
•Delivery of a range of masterclass activity held throughout the North
West on key international trade topics.
Our global network

• Over 2,500 staff worldwide

• 1,300 staff bases in British Embassies & Consulates

• 400 advisers and support staff throughout the UK

• 30 International Trade Advisers in across the North West

Impartial advice & strategic support

• Strategic business advice for first time and experienced exporters

• Market information and research

• Assistance in identifying partner and potential customers

• Help to promote company products and services

• Support to visit overseas markets

• Support whilst in overseas markets

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 Contact us for further information:
+44 (0)333 320 0392 | info@tradenw.org | www.great.gov.uk