As a fast developing market, Russia presents opportunities for many products and services. An emerging middle class with disposable income is fueling demand for automotive products, household goods, financial services, retail products and a healthcare system; a major construction boom is creating a need for equipment and materials; franchise businesses are growing in both the food and non-food sectors; opportunities for services and equipment for infrastructure upgrades in power generation and telecommunications are growing; and high energy prices are driving demand for oil and gas field equipment and services.
According to a recent survey of U.S. companies by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia 50% of companies surveyed reported sales increases of 200% from 2001-2005, and 97% projected continued growth for the next 3 years.
The U.S Commercial Service offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Vladivostok assist U.S. companies with successful market entry through counseling, market research, partner searches, and business facilitation services.
We are here to help you with your questions, strategy formulation, contacts and partner search.
| What executives of American businesses are saying about Russia: |
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| Read testimonials from senior executives of major U.S. corporations operating in Russia about their excellent and often spectacular performance in the Russian marketplace. |
| The latest report: Russia's Chemical Industry Overview |
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 Russia's chemical
industry accounts for about 5.5% of the country's
industrial production and about 5.4% of total hard currency
earnings. In the first quarter of 2007, it
reflected 10.6% growth vis-à-vis the first quarter in 2006
as sales of petrochemicals become more prevalent in Russian
business. The main trends in the chemical industry in 2007
are: stable growth in industry output and increased
investments in new projects.The development of technological infrastructure and the growth of chemical products sales present good opportunities for U.S. firms, especially for those with a reliable Russian partner. To obtain this information, please visit our Market Research Library. |
| The U.S. Commercial Service Moscow is looking for a full-time Commercial Specialist. |
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The Commercial Specialist is part of a team of professionals who help U.S. firms to develop and organize market strategies, identify Russian partners, and plan and implement trade events. The Commercial Specialist analyzes market trends in assigned industry sectors, counsels U.S. companies, monitors legislation, develops and maintains a database of industry contacts, conceptualizes and writes market research, attends industry meetings and networking functions, represents the Commercial Service at assigned industry and trade meetings, works with official U.S. visitors, and delivers consulting services to U.S. companies. For more information on this position and to apply, visit the U.S. Embassy website |
