Consumer Goods Consulting Services
Industry Expertise: Consumer Goods

A tradition of excellence passed down for generations, “Maine Made” is recognized worldwide as a term for quality and integrity. From our rich boat building heritage and furniture making to handmade artisan chocolatiers and fusion glass jewelry, over 2000 Maine companies offer a wealth of items created from wood, granite, field and farm. From luxury yacht sales to Australia to tote bags to the United Arab Emirates, Maine exports to every corner of the world covering a wide range of products.

The U.S. consumer goods export market, while still driven by the processed food industry (total U.S. exports topping $50 million for each the past two years), is incredibly diversified in terms of products and market potential. In addition to traditional export markets, several countries are seeing high growth in disposable income and consumer expenditures. Emerging countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia grew at average annual rates of over 4.0%.

What markets are out there for you?

Trade Specialist
"The Trade Center has been a great resource for our small, quickly growing company. From the Gold Key Service to answering the many questions we have regarding exporting our product, it really is a one-stop-shop to exporting. As a small business, we are fortunate to have this resource. We have participated in trade missions and also for general counsel regarding our export strategy and now include this group as a great resource for our growth plans. Export will account for about 30% of our business in 2010 - having MITC on our side is great peace of mind."

Beth Shissler, President,

Sea Bags, Inc., Portland, ME