Department of International Trade

The Department of International Trade (DIT) support UK businesses to export and grow into overseas/global markets.  DIT is the international economic department, responsible for:

• Bringing together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, and help businesses succeed
• Delivering a new trade policy framework for the UK as we leave the EU
• Promoting British trade and investment across the world
• Building the global appetite for British goods and services

Through their network of overseas posts and UK-based trade advisers the DIT can provide support for UK businesses wishing to expand into overseas markets, including:

• Information on the main forms of overseas investment
• Reasons why UK businesses may consider expanding into overseas markets
• Information on overseas investment opportunities for your products or services

There are a number of ways DIT can provide information and direct support:

• Helping businesses sell overseas
• Doing business with integrity 
• Getting local market help to sell overseas 
• Helping UK businesses expand into overseas markets
• Meet the buyer events, networking receptions and product launches