Export Trading Company

Export Trading Company and International Trade Economy

In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Export Trading Company: (Also known as an export management company.) A private firm that provides related-related services to other firms, usually smaller and mid- sized manufacturers that could not afford to maintain a separate export department on their own. Services provided by an export trading company can include locating foreign customers, arranging shipping and financing for exported goods, and performing foreign marketing functions. Compensation may be made on a commission basis, or through direct purchase and resale of the exported merchandise.