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Market Builder

2026 Wood Products Market Builder Program

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Event Date
November 1, 2025—November 1, 2026

The Benefits of Market Builder

Flexible, Customized Research to Uncover New Potential in International Markets.

Exporters looking to find new distributors or importers should take advantage of Market Builder. This one-of-a-kind program offers custom packages designed to each exporter’s needs and provides valuable expert feedback about their product’s potential in new international markets within all industry segments.

Market Builder has two components: Market Scan and Rep Finder, which can be purchased together or separately.

Market Builder Pricing Options:

  • MarketScan: $475
  • RepFinder: $575
  • Market Builder Package: $825 (Package includes MarketScan & RepFinder)

Market Scan

Market Scan provides in-depth market research for a specific product.

  • Import Opportunity Analysis: Import regulations and restrictions affecting the importation of your product into a specific market.
  • Distributor Referrals: Importer feedback on package size, labeling, taste, appearance, price, and marketability.
  • Target Importer List: Includes names, contact information and summary of importers’ profiles.
  • Competitive Product Shopping: First-hand information of similar and competing products sold in the market.
  • (For retail products) Store Check and Distribution Analysis: Offers the brand names, packages, sizes, regular retail prices, current price specials, and shelf space allotments for similar products.

Rep Finder

Rep Finder provides the opportunity for direct meetings between your company and a select group of targeted importers.

  • Distributor Referrals: Importer feedback on any packaging,  appearance, price and marketability.
  • Target Importer List: Includes names, contact information and a brief summary of importers’ profiles.
  • In-Market Assistance: A minimum of three one-on-one appointments (should the market allow) will be arranged with participating companies and targeted importers. An In-Market Representative (IMR) will assist in communication, interpretation, and moderation of meetings.

Market Scan Available In:

  • Africa: South Africa, Egypt, Morocco
  • Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad, The Bahamas, Curacao, Cayman Islands, and other
  • Central America: Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras
  • East Asia: China, South Korea, Taiwan
  • Europe: All EU including Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, and Scandinavia
  • Middle East: UAE and Saudi Arabia
  • North America: Mexico
  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
  • South America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru
  • South Asia: India, Indonesia
  • Southeast Asia: Vietnam

Rep Finder Available In:

  • Africa: South Africa, Egypt, Morocco
  • Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad, The Bahamas, Curacao, Cayman Islands, and other
  • Central America: Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras
  • East Asia: China, South Korea, Taiwan
  • Europe: All EU including Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, and Scandinavia
  • Middle East: UAE and Saudi Arabia
  • North America: Mexico
  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
  • South America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru
  • South Asia: India
  • Southeast Asia: Vietnam

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

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Market Data

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.

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Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date
exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

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BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Dollars

You may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

  • Advertisement
  • Marketing and promotions
  • International tradeshows
  • Public relations
  • International websites
  • Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
  • And much more!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

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Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast reserve the right to deny services to any firm or individual which, in the sole opinion of Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast, does not comply with FAS, MAP or Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast regulations or policies, or otherwise offer the best opportunity to achieve its mission of increasing food and agricultural exports. Submission of any false or misleading information may be grounds for rejection or subsequent revocation of any application or participation. Food Export–Midwest and Food Export–Northeast are equal opportunity employers and providers.