The Trade Council of Iceland helps Icelandic companies to sell their products, services, and know-how in the international marketplace.
The Trade Council of Iceland offers the services of marketing professionals and consultants in Iceland and trade commissioners at the Icelandic Embassies abroad.
The Trade Council of Iceland is organised into five main service areas:
- Information Services
- Training & Consultancy Services
- Trade Fairs
- Market Development
- Invest in Iceland
Information Services
The Information Services department provides Icelandic exporters with information on all aspects of export-related activities. Frequently asked questions include queries on export duties, tariffs, and production standards. We also help businesses outside Iceland learn more about the country‘s economy, and to initiate and conduct business with Icelandic companies. The department also manages the North Atlantic Solutions project and the Euro-Info Centre in Iceland.
Consultancy Services
The Consultancy Services department has a pool of 30 consultants who work directly with exporters towards developing their long-term export potential. To help Icelandic companies entering such markets, the Trade Council provides a range of practical business information, organises and implements marketing and trade missions, and hires local marketing and sales consultants to assist them for limited periods of time.
Training
Trade Council of Iceland offers services designed to expand the knowledge base of small companies with limited or none export experience. As part of this initiative we offer a range of in-depth training programmes, as well as shorter seminars. Training programmes include a nine-month Export Development Programme and the new European Trade Management, a programme for recruiting and training export assistants, export trainees and export managers for Icelandic export companies.
Trade Fairs
As the name implies, the Trade Fairs department organises the participation of Icelandic companies in international trade fairs, and has organised national stands for a cross-section of industries at major events such as Brussels, Hanover, Warsaw, Beijing, London, Copenhagen, Buenos Aires, and Boston. At the same time, we also offer comprehensive advice and support to companies participating alone in trade fairs, and provide training for first-time exhibitors.
Market Development
The Trade Council of Iceland is continually on the lookout for fresh opportunities for Icelandic companies seeking to enter new markets. In this sense, the term new market refers to every market, geographical area or sector demonstrating the potential for growth and development, and of interest to Icelandic companies.
Invest in Iceland Agency
The Invest in Iceland Agency is run by the Trade Council of Iceland and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The Agency functions as a “one-stop shop” for foreign investors and provides information on investment opportunities in Iceland and the business environment.
