Iowa's Global Presence

The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) International Trade Office (ITO) 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.

Foreign Direct Investment in Iowa

Ajinomoto, Barilla, BASF, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bridgestone, Bunge, CJ Bio, Danfoss, Eaton, Ferrero, Gelita North America, Lely, Lyondell Basell, Nestle, Roquette America Inc, Sigma, Spiber, SSAB, syngenta, Tone's Spices, Trelleborg, Valent BioSciences, Verbio, Wacker, Zoetis

International Trade Statistics

$26B

in manufactured goods and agricultural products were exported by Iowa in 2022

1 in 5

number of Iowa jobs supported by international trade

211

Countries and territories with customers who purchase Iowa-made goods and services

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.

A map of international offices in the U.S. and Latin America

International Trade Resources