Where we could sell more
A Trading Nation focusses on exporting to 26 countries. Evidence shows these countries are where Scotland's exports are most likely to grow.
Countries we’ll look to export to
A Trading Nation organises countries into 3 priority groups.
Priority group 1
The 15 countries in the first priority group are:
- United States of America
- Germany
- France
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Norway
- Poland
- Belgium
- China
- Ireland
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Italy
- Canada
- Spain
These countries currently make up 66% of Scotland’s exports. They’re expected to provide the most opportunity for Scotland’s future export growth.
To help exports to these countries, we’ll put in place support including:
- Scottish Development International help in each country
- trade envoys for specific sectors
- help from the GlobalScot network
- help from in-market sector specialists
- trade missions and Ministerial visits
Priority group 2
The 11 countries in the second priority group are:
- Japan
- Australia
- Turkey
- Mexico
- India
- Singapore
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Nigeria
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Indonesia
These countries currently make up 14% of Scotland’s exports. These countries are expected to provide opportunities for businesses in:
- the mid to long term
- specific sectors
To help exports to these countries, we’ll put in place support including:
- help from Scottish Development International
- trade envoys for specific sectors
- help from the GlobalScot network
We’ll also look to make use of the Department for International Trade’s support where possible.
Priority group 3
The third priority group are countries that might offer opportunities for certain Scottish businesses.
To help exports to these countries, we’ll put in place support including help from:
- Department for International Trade
- the GlobalScot network
How countries were chosen
Each country was chosen based on evidence. This evidence drew on a range of sources that looked at:
- how much Scotland currently exports there
- how we think exports there could increase in future
- how much other countries are exporting there
- things about that country that can benefit key sectors
You can find out more about how countries were chosen on gov.scot