Foreign trade brings European consumers more choice, higher quality goods and lower prices. International trade also strengthens the competitiveness of Europe's businesses, while harnessing sustainable development worldwide.
Over 600,000 small businesses in Europe export goods and services to the rest of the world and each has its own story to tell.
The benefits for exporters and importers are numerous, as the following case studies show.
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Exporters' stories (129)
RSSSpain - Spanish wines in Mexico
The EU-Mexico agreement has benefited Terras Gauda by allowing EU wines to be imported into Mexico tariff-free.
Spain - The Spanish Federation of Food and Drink Industries (FIAB)
CETA has opened new opportunities for Spanish firms – fewer tariffs and less non-tariff barriers mean more trade and investment.
Spain – premium Iberian ham, which captivates wherever it goes, lays its eyes on Singapore
Cinco Jotas' main product, acorn-fed 100% Iberian ham, is produced in the southwestern Spanish town of Jabugo.
Sweden - Boosting renewable energy in Argentina
The EU-Mercosur deal could help Cue Dee by removing Mercosur customs duties, enabling Cue Dee to offer Argentinian consumers better value.
Sweden - Ethical EU-made clothes finding a home around the world
ASKET is an online-only menswear brand founded with the mission to free wardrobe essentials from fashion and bring them back to basics.
Sweden - EU trade agreement gives glove-maker a helping hand
Hestra is a family-owned glove-making business. It exports its gloves to over 30 countries around the world.
Sweden - Exploring the Innermost
The EU-Korea trade agreement has made it easier for Insplorion to export to Korea and to work with partners there.
Sweden - SOCKSSS found in Japan the perfect customer and business partner
The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement eliminates tariffs on socks, giving this Swedish firm the chance to be competitive in a market with huge potential for fashion and design.
Sweden - Traditional craftsmanship from Scandinavia
A trade agreement makes trade easier between the partners. Gränsfors Bruk hopes that increased interest in trade between EU and Australia will bring new customers and more opportunities.