International Trade
Iowa's Global Presence
The Iowa Economic Development Authority provides various services to Iowa companies interested in, or currently exporting. IEDA’s marketing managers assist companies in developing and expanding export markets by offering a range of opportunities including consulting and education, global services and financial assistance.
Global Business
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Global Services
Assistance with international questions and export topics, international documentation, market research and more.
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Export Consulting & Education
IEDA and partners offers one-on-one consulting opportunities and regularly hosts seminars and workshops.
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International Exporting Financial Assistance
Support for exhibiting at international trade shows, trade missions or international compliance and marketing.
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Global Offices
Support from Iowa's network of global offices and representatives with individual assistance in respective markets.
Ag Export Reports
Ag Export Highlights
Global trade updates, including data from WISERTrade on projected agricultural-adjusted statistics by state-of-origin
Ag Export Country Report (416.91 KB) Archived .pdf
Summary of international export trade news reports from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Global Agricultural Information Network
Downloads & Forms
Global Business Services (1.55 MB) Archived .pdf
International Trade Office services and programs
SBA Certification of Eligible Small Business Concern (828.86 KB) Archived .pdf
Utilized when applying for financial assistance. Document provided by the SBA, accessible version available upon request.
SBA Certification of Debarment (80.61 KB) Archived .pdf
Utilized when applying for financial assistance. Document provided by the SBA, accessible version available upon request.
Partner State Program
Serves Iowans by upholding the state of Iowa’s eight official international relationships through civilian, government and economic connections.
Additional Export & Trade Resources
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
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Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
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Iowa State Bar Association
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Iowa Secretary of State
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International Traders of Iowa
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DEC Iowa
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CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research and Service)
Iowa International Trade Office
International Offices
Worldwide Opportunities
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has international trade offices in Des Moines, Iowa, and throughout the globe in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
International Trade Statistics
$25.1B
in manufactured goods and agricultural products were exported by Iowa in 2024
81%
of Iowa exporters are considered small- to medium-sized companies
213
Countries and territories with customers who purchase Iowa-made goods and services
Get Help with International Trade & Exporting in Iowa
The IEDA Global Business Team provides assistance to Iowa companies interested in exporting, expanding into new international markets, or connecting with trade-related services and programs.