Market Builder
Finding the right market and buyer for your product is the key to exporting success. This one-of-a-kind service offers custom packages designed to each exporter’s needs.
Market Builder provides flexible, customized research to help your company uncover new potential in international markets. It has two components: Market Scan and Rep Finder, which can be purchased together or separately.
Market Scan provides initial, in-depth market research services for a specific product, including:
Our efforts in the market are carried out by our local representative, Raul Caballero, of Mercalimentos Consultores S.C. Mercalimentos Consultores S.C. is a marketing and trade consulting firm that specializes in food and agricultural products. With over 25 years of experience in the food industry, the firm has helped hundreds of companies to enter the Mexican market by facilitating the engagement of exporters and importers with educational and promotional activities. Currently, Mercalimentos Consultores manages the implementation of various USDA programs for Mexico and some South American markets for their clients. Mercalimentos Consultores has worked with more than 20 State Departments of Agriculture and has represented us in Mexico since 1995.
Rep Finder provides the opportunity for direct meetings between your company and a select group of targeted importers. These opportunities include:
Top U.S. products in demand:
Get a head start with Market Intelligence Reports.
We have the market intelligence you need to make informed decisions to determine if this market is right for your products.
Participants in 2019 Market Builder Reported:
You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:
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