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TRADE SHOWS:

Trade Show News Network: A major information hub of the trade show industry. http://www2.tsnn.com

FITA – Trade Shows Worldwide: A search engine to research global trade shows by either industry or show name.  http://fita.org/tshows.html

ExpoWorld.net: Search for trade shows by industry, country, or region.  Includes a directory of online newsletters covering key developments in the trade show and global trade industries.  http://www.ExpoWorld.net

Global Sources: Search by industry or country for trade shows and exhibitions worldwide.  http://www.globalsources.com/TRADESHW/TRDSHFRM.HTM

J-messe – Jetro Trade Fair Website: Global source for trade shows and exhibitions.  Search by industry, date, country, or city.  Based in Japan.  http://www.jetro.go.jp/j-messe/e/index.html

The Technology Trade Show Resource: Search for conferences and trade shows worldwide by date or industry.  http://www.techeventslist.com/

Trade Fairs and Exhibitions UK: Site for trade shows in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.  Search by date, organizer, or industry.  http://www.exhibitions.co.uk

Exhibitor Online: Search by industry, country, state, province, or trade show name. http://www.exhibitornet.com/shows/index.asp

Expo24-7.com: Search by industry, country, or year for trade events worldwide.  http://www.expo24-7.com/default.asp

FAS Online: Trade shows supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  http://www.fas.usda.gov/scripts/agexport/EventQuery.asp

National Trade Show Reporter: Search for trade shows, conferences, festivals, and symposiums by country and event type.  Based in Canada.  http://www.nationaltradeshowreporter.com/currentevents.asp

Trade Show Center: Search for international trade shows by category.  http://www.trade-show-center.com/Directory/directory.html

Tradeshowbiz USA: Contains databases and links for trade shows across the country.  http://www.tradeshowbiz.com

Tradeshowcases.net: Trade shows and expositions listed by industry category.  http://www.tradeshowcases.net/tradeshows.htm

Trade Show Week: Search for trade shows in countries around the world by industry, city, state, provide, or date.  http://directory.tradeshowweek.com/directory/index.asp

World Trade Point Federation: Search by industry, country or year for trade events worldwide.  http://www.wtpfed.org/newsite/trade_events/events0.php

TRADE LEADS:

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Cyber Merchants Exchange: Free trade resources for industry buyers to shop.  http://www.c-me.com/

Export Leads - International Trade Leads Center: Features thousands of worldwide trade opportunities (subscribers only).  http://www.export-leads.com/enter.htm

FITA –Trading Hub: Search this extensive directory for trade leads by category. Includes the “Buy and Sell Exchange.”  http://www.fita.org/tshows.html

Global Recycling Network: International bulletin board listing trade leads for all recyclable products, including raw materials, chemicals, clothing, vehicles, metals, etc. http://www.grn.com/

IMEX Exchange: Provides trade leads and other general information on international business.  http://www.imex.com/

International Trade Data Network: ITDN contains a web-accessible database application providing information for small businesses seeking to export, as well as access to multiple databases that help businesses research and develop international marketing strategies (subscribers only).  http://www.itdn.net/  
* Please contact the Maine International Trade Center for details on accessing ITDN.

Massachusetts Export Center: Great trade lead links.  http://www.mass.gov/export/leads.htm

National Trade Databank: Consists of more than 130 separate trade and business related databases, including export opportunities, market guides, and trade relations.  http://www.stat-usa.gov

Pangea.net – International Global Marketplace: For-profit resource for trade leads (free trial available).  http://www.pangea.net/IGM/PanMark.HTM

STATPUB: Agricultural trade statistics.  http://statpub.com/stat/open/2001/0b04cx.html.

TradeMatch: Provides leads for imports, exports, and services.  Includes product pricing and company information.  Based in the United Kingdom.  http://www.tradematch.co.uk/

FAS Online: Links to trade leads and market research tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  http://www.fas.usda.gov/

Mexico Information Center for North America: Bi-monthly online publication featuring trade leads; published by the Trade Commission of Mexico in Los Angeles.  http://www.mexico-trade.com/

Trade Zone: Search for leads by manufacturer, exporter, importer, or service supplier. http://www.tradezone.com/busops.htm

Import/Export Bulletin Board: Search postings for global trade leads. http://trade.swissinfo.net/

Alibaba: Trade leads categorized by industry.  http://www.alibaba.com

Terrecom.com: Trade leads for buyers and sellers (free buyer registration; sellers must purchase a subscription to post).  http://www.terrecom.com

MFGTrade.com: Trade leads for importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers (paid subscription required).  http://www.mfgtrade.com

Worldbid.com: Comprehensive online network of international marketplaces.  Includes trade leads by category (paid subscription required).  http://www.worldbid.com/

ECEurope International Trade Leads: Search for trade leads in Europe by category.  http://www.eceurope.com/

WorldTradeAA.com: Over 2 million global trade leads for buyers and sellers.  http://www.worldtradeaa.com/app/tradelead.htm

Intermeding.com: Find trade leads around the world; emphasis on consumer goods trading.  http://www.intermeding.com/

Indian Trade Portal: Business to Business marketplace; find goods and services trade leads for India.  http://trade.indiamart.com/

Taiwan Trade: Trade leads for Taiwan.  
http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/cgi-bin/bv60/TWTRADE/index.jsp

Export.gov: U.S. Department of Commerce site with trade leads.  http://www.export.gov

BusyTrade: Trade leads for China and other countries.  http://www.busytrade.com/

NuDeal: Trade leads searchable by industry.  Based in Canada.  http://www.nudeal.com/tradeleads/postings/

Importers.com: Global trade lead postings.  http://www.importers.com/

Goldenbridge Trade Center: Trade lead postings searchable by product.  http://www.goldenbridge.ca

International Trade Canada – Trade Commissioner Service: Canadian-government sponsored site with trade leads matching Canadian businesses with non-Canadian businesses.  http://www.e-leads.ca

Importleads.com: Post and view import and export leads.  http://www.importleads.com

Austrian Federal Economic Chamber:  Find trade leads in Austria.  Searchable by product.  http://www.austriantrade.org/

Tradebusiness.com: Search by industry and product category for business and trade leads.  http://www.tradebusiness.com/

Bizeurope.com: Search for leads and for exporters, importers, and suppliers (membership required).  http://www.bizeurope.com

Euro Pages – The European Business Directory: Search by product for leads in Europe (membership required).  http://www.europages.net

Mediterranean Trade Board: Search for trade leads by location or product.  http://eidinet.com/tb/

CEEBIC – Central and Eastern Europe Business Information Center: Search for trade leads by product or industry.  http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/

Top-Tradeasia.com: Search for trade leads by industry category (fee registration).  http://www.top-tradeasia.com/index.php