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.
Export Services
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Educational Seminars
Seminars and workshops held throughout the year at various locations.
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Financial Assistance Programs
Support for exhibiting at international trade shows, trade missions, or international compliance and marketing.
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Global Market Assistance
Support from Iowa's network of global offices and representatives with individual assistance in respective markets.
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In-House Training
Training sessions on finance, documentation, marketing, transportation and other areas of international trade.
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Individual Consultation
Assistance with international questions and export topics, international documentation, market research and more.
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International Buyer Groups
The ITO works with foreign offices & trade associations to coordinate in-bound buying delegations & commercial visitors.
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Trade Missions
Organized annually, with opportunities for individual pre-qualified company appointments.
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Trade Shows
Guidance in selecting appropriate international trade fairs and assisting with logistics, show planning and follow-up.
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](/sites/default/files/styles/text_editor_content_full_xl/public/images/2025-01/ForeignInvestment%20grid.jpg?itok=xNYv3PJz)
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
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](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image_528x384/public/images/2024-04/IntlGlobalOffices_Trade.jpg.webp?itok=Z0BdU5JZ)
International Trade Resources
- Iowa Directory of Exporters
Includes Iowa companies interested in or currently exporting products. Companies representing manufacturing, agribusiness, biotechnology, grain, meat, foods and services are listed in the directory. - International Service Directory
Helps Iowa exporters locate service providers to support international sales. - Trade Resources Directory
Consists of a wide variety of online trade resources for Iowa exporters, from country/industry information to operational topics to government links and more.
- Ag Export Highlights
Global trade updates, including data from WISERTrade on projected agricultural-adjusted statistics by state-of-origin - Ag Export Country Report
Summary of international export trade news reports from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Global Agricultural Information Network
- Global Business Services
International Trade Office services and programs - Iowa Exporter ID
Utilize this marketing graphic to draw international attention to your booth - Iowa Exporter ID Usage Guidelines
- SBA Certification of Eligible Small Business Concern
Utilized when applying for financial assistance - SBA Certification of Debarment
Utilized when applying for financial assistance - Virtual Matchmaking Consultation Request
- Directory Intake Form
Complete this intake form for your company to be included in the International Trade Office online directories