About Access2Markets
Access2Markets is a web portal developed by the European Commission to assist businesses with international trade. Whether you are a novice or an experienced trader, Access2Markets is your comprehensive resource for information on exporting and importing goods, services, investment, and procurement. Start by watching our introductory video to learn more.
Getting started with international trade
If you are new to international trade, visit the Goods and Services sections for step-by-step guides on trading goods and services or read the pages on investment and markets.
Trading goods
Access2Markets provides extensive information on tariffs, taxes, product regulations, and requirements for all EU countries, as well as over 140 international markets. Use the “My Trade Assistant” tool on the homepage by entering your product and the market you wish to import from or export to, to access details on tariffs, customs procedures, product requirements, rules of origin, and relevant statistics. Further guidance on how to use "My Trade Assistant".
Trading services and investing
Our "My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment" tool gives you as an EU company the information you need to export services and access markets beyond the EU borders. It includes resources and contacts for competent authorities in non-EU countries, with the types of services and country coverage expanding continuously. The tool is readily available on our homepage. Guidance on how to use "My Trade Assistant for services and investment".
Bidding on public tenders abroad
Access2Markets also provides guidance on your eligibility to bid on government contracts outside the EU. Utilise the procurement tool on our homepage for assistance. Guidance on how to use the procurement tool.
EU trade agreements and market information
For insights into EU trade agreements and their scope, select your country of interest under "Non-EU Markets."
Addressing trade barriers
If you encounter barriers to accessing markets outside the EU, check our database of reported trade barriers. We might be already working on removing those barriers. You can also report new barriers through our Single Entry Point and directly access the complaint form for resolution.
