MAP supports UK companies’ expansion into the US and Canada

MAP has supported a further 80 companies to explore new export opportunities and overcome market access barriers in the US and Canada through partnering with the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) International Markets Hub Team and the UK Export Academy.

The US remains the UK’s largest export market for goods and services, and the world’s largest economy. In the four quarters to the end of Q3 2024, UK exports to the US totalled £182.6 billion. The return of President Trump to the White House in January 2025 has brought renewed attention to domestic industry, trade policy, and economic security. At the same time, the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, signed in May this year, opens up opportunities for UK businesses, along with a shared language and relatively low regulatory barriers.

Canada, while a smaller market, is the UK’s 12th largest export destination, with £16.4 billion in UK exports over the same period. Its close proximity to the US, demand for UK-made products, and openness to high-quality, sustainable manufacturing make it a valuable and strategic market for British exporters looking to expand across North America.

DBT’s International Markets Hub supports export-ready SMEs, offering access to a range of sector reports, market intelligence, and guides related to exporting to markets across the world. UK Export Academy is a free training programme from DBT for UK businesses looking to grow their international sales.

MAP works closely with a range of partners and stakeholders around the world, including via its role advising Made in Britain on international trade and supply chains.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of 2,200 UK manufacturing companies.

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for. MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders.  MAP is increasingly focused on, and aligned with, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.  

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com.