It’s a convenient and powerful tool that enables local entrepreneurs and businesses to access relevant market intelligence.

Thanks to the new BDC service, virtually any question a local entrepreneur may have about pursuing new markets or expanding his export business can be answered because it links users to the latest international market data and information in “real time” via international databases, among them Euromonitor, Kompass, Product Map, Trade Map and Importers Database.

TIF also provides opportunities for the development of export-ready and internationally competitive products and services, new markets for T&T´s exports, and increased levels of employment and foreign exchange earnings.

TIF Offers

• International market intelligence on key consumer, industrial, and service markets worldwide.
• Market share and brand share data.
• Country and company profiles.
• Key economic and social indicators worldwide
• Comprehensive international business directories
• International directory of importers and exporters
• Local directory of exporters
• Market access information
• Product performance analysis tools
• International trade performance tools
  
  

TIF FAQs Check the Frequently Ask Questions for any queries you may have.

TIF Databases Check out the BDC listing of International Databases where you can conduct your trade information research 

Submit a Query Submit Queries on the TIF here.

How can you access the TIF?

• Walk in: – Client can come into the Business Development Company at 151B Charlotte Street, Port of Spain and use the Facility.
• Phone: - Direct line 627-5748 or PBX 623-5507 ext 224
• Email: – trade-info@bdc.co.tt

The Trade Information Facility is open to public every Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm