Trade and Export
As the top exporting state for 23 years in a row in 2024, Texas continues to be a leader in international trade. With its unique combination of strategic location, the largest U.S. rail and road infrastructure, the most U.S. ports of entry, a multilingual workforce twice the national average, a vibrant international banking center, a diplomatic hub with Consular Corps representing about 90 nations, as well as a concentration of corporate and financial resources, Texas is a global trade powerhouse.
From Texas, small, medium and large businesses alike have found great success in doing business globally. Far from being the exclusive domain of large corporations, export trade in Texas is driven by its innovative, nimble and oftentimes small firms. In fact, more than 92% of all Texas exporters are small businesses.
Texas Business Exports Assistance
The International Business & Trade Team assists Texas small- and medium-sized businesses with developing new international markets and exporting their products and services around the globe. You may contact an International Business & Trade Specialist for direct, technical assistance.
The team coordinates delegations of Texas small businesses in several export-oriented trade shows and missions throughout the year. Eligible small businesses will receive free, turnkey, shared booth space, pre-event and on-site assistance from experienced staff.
Additional Exporting Resources
The U.S. Commercial Service has developed comprehensive video collections that will help your small business become better equipped to enter the exciting exporting world.
The How To Export series of videos introduces you to the key concepts to get started, when you are ready for more in-depth instruction, step up to the Export Mechanics Training Videos.
The U.S. Commercial Service offers free, on-line resources to make planning easier and help you become a more proactive and successful exporter. Whether you are creating your first export plan, or are fine-tuning an existing plan, use our planning resources to boost your international sales potential.
Understand the Export Process to start selling to global customers.
Are You Export Ready? Take an assessment.