To help Ontario exporters, we provide in-depth international sector profiles that include: sector-specific trends and opportunities, trade barriers and other potential challenges, market entry options, key government and private sector contacts as well as other useful information.
Note: The following reports are only available to Ontario companies with exportable goods and/or services.
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Electronic Media and Broadcast Technologies in France and the Netherlands: Export Market Study |
In both France and the Netherlands, the vast majority of media-related sectors are currently investing in new technologies and exploring leading-edge digital distribution channels.
This, in turn, has created exciting opportunities in the areas of digital distribution, digital broadcasting including IPTV and mobile TV, Software as a Service (SaaS), net neutrality and cinema projection digitalization.
On the social media front, both France and the Netherlands are experiencing high growth rates, which is of particular interest to Ontario companies involved in the creation, support and management of social media and related advertising.
Structurally, this report provides: an overview of France and the Netherlands' entertainment and media industry and corresponding sub-sectors; key trends and opportunities; an overview of top-tier industry players; a detailed account of market entry options; existing trade barriers and other related challenges; current and upcoming industry events; a list of useful government and private sector contacts; and examples of Canadian and Ontario companies that have successfully entered these markets.
For a copy of the report contact Victor Miranda
Email: victor.miranda@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-314-8231
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Multimedia in France and the U.K.: Export Market Study |
Both France and the U.K. benefit from active, ahead-of-the-curve multimedia industries and are world-renowned for their film production and visual effect industries. The two countries also benefit from large gaming bases and a high smartphone penetration rate.
With a particular focus on gaming, mobile applications, animation and special effects, both countries boast large, ever-growing gaming bases coupled with high smartphone penetration rates. This is of particular interest to Ontario multimedia companies wishing to expand into continental Europe.
The structure of the report is as follows: a summary of key trends and opportunities; an overview of the gaming, mobile applications, special effects and animation multimedia sub-sectors; key industry players and market entry options; trade barriers and other challenges; upcoming events; and key contacts within France and the U.K. including a list of already established Canadian companies.
For a copy of the report contact Victor Miranda
Email: victor.miranda@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-314-8231
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Telecommunications Market in Germany: Export Market Study |
Germany's telecommunications market consists of mobile, fixed line and internet/broadband sectors. While the overall industry shrunk slightly in recent years, the structure is changing. The share of fixed telephony is decreasing, while conversely the share of mobile telephony is increasing. Datacom and internet markets represent the rest.
While competition is strong in the telecom markets, this structural change is creating opportunities for Ontario companies as they target overseas markets and develop their export plans. For example, mobile banking, which has been in various stages of development for a number of years, continues to grow.
The report includes information on the wireless, and fixed-line data sectors as well as additional, noteworthy sub-sectors, telecommunications competition, trends and opportunities, with supporting data in such areas as industry players, key contacts and industry events.
For a copy of the report contact Gilles Chatelain
Email: gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-326-1075
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Advanced Medical Technologies Market in Germany and the Nordic Region: Export Market Study |
Germany and the Nordic Region's advanced medical technologies market presents opportunities for Ontario companies. The market is very responsive to highly innovative, technologically advanced products and solutions. The region has recently seen many developments in specific areas, which opens up several opportunities for Ontario's emerging and quickly developing healthcare IT sector.
This report specifically focuses on the medical equipment and the healthcare IT sub-sectors. It also outlines key trends in Germany and Nordic Region's markets that are driving specific opportunities for Ontario companies, competition in the sector, government procurement processes, market entry considerations, upcoming top-tier projects, and implications for Ontario businesses.
For a copy of the report contact Gilles Chatelain
Email: gilles.chatelain@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-326-1075
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The Life Sciences Market in India: Export Market Study |
India's large market size, highly educated English-speaking workforce, political stability and rapidly growing economy make the country an attractive target market for Ontario-based exporters. Recognizing this potential, the federal government started negotiating an India-Canada trade agreement in November 2010.
The developments within India's life sciences market are many, including the expansion of health care infrastructure, an emphasis on improving health care, and the need to address growing demands in medical services.
Taken as a whole, this creates a range of opportunities for Ontario companies in all three of the following life sciences sub-sectors, namely: health care and health infrastructure, medical devices and biotechnology.
Structurally, the report is divided into the following sections: an overview of India's life sciences markets, including key trends and opportunities; competition in the sector; trade barriers and other challenges; the government procurement process; market entry options; noteworthy projects; useful government and private sector contacts; key events organized by region; and contact details of Canadian and Ontario companies with an established presence in India.
For a copy of the report contact Akhil Tyagi
Email: akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-327-2371
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Clean Technology in India: Export Market Study |
India's high economic growth rate, increased population and urbanization rates, strained natural resources and problematic environmental degradation have helped spur the country's clean technologies sector.
With its stated goal to become one of the world's largest clean technology markets, the Indian government has already initiated various policies, aggressive targets and new projects to increase the use of alternative energy, improve environmental conditions and help reduce pollution.
As such, the rising demand for clean technologies in India will provide considerable opportunities for Ontario's clean tech companies.
The report provides an in-depth overview of India's clean technology market covering both clean energy (renewable energy in the form of solar, wind and waste-to-energy technologies as well as civil nuclear) and environmental technologies (water, waste, green buildings, roads and highway infrastructure, and smart cities).
The report also provides an overview of key trends associated with India's clean technology sector, the competitive landscape, market entry options, trade barriers and other challenges, the government procurement process, key government and private sector contacts and upcoming sector-related events.
For a copy of the report contact Akhil Tyagi
Email: akhil.tyagi@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-327-2371
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ICT in South East Asia: Export Market Study |
South East Asia (countries of focus in the report are Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam) is one of the most dynamic, fast-growing regions in the world. In recent years, the region has experienced enviable growth rates, which are forecasted to continue albeit at a slightly lower rate.
The report provides an economic overview of each of the six countries and their respective, broader ICT industry. The report is then organized by corresponding sub-sectors (broadcast, wireless broadband, e-health, e-learning and ICT-specific security solutions), highlighting key trends, new and existing opportunities, level of competition, market entry options, and government-related initiatives.
Of particular interest to internationally focused Ontario ICT companies is the Implications for Ontario Companies section which provides country-specific insight into success factors to be considered when exploring potential opportunities in the region.
The report also outlines trade barriers and other challenges, upcoming events, the government procurement process, and a list of useful government and private sector contacts.
For a copy of the report contact Margaret Vokes
Email: margaret.vokes@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-325-6663
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ICT in Sub-Saharan Africa: Export Market Study |
Over the past decade Sub-Saharan African economies have experienced robust growth and are forecasted to continue growing. While the surge in commodity prices has boosted the natural resources sectors, Sub-Saharan Africa is also benefiting from growth and expansion in sectors such as banking and telecommunications.
This overall growth has enabled the region to rebound from the global financial crisis faster than the rest of the world, encouraging investors from the developed world to invest in the region and take advantage of the economic success.
This report explores a range of sub-sectors, including: fixed line infrastructure, wireless broadband, mobile, broadcast, e-learning, and emerging sub-sectors. It also includes information on trends, opportunities and challenges in the ICT and other related sub-sectors that are experiencing significant growth, and investment and country specific information.
For a copy of the report contact Rowena Dias
Email: rowena.dias@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-325-2766
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Clean Technology in China: Export Market Study |
China's clean technology policies have been developed in response to an urgent need for energy security, water supply, and pollution prevention. In recognizing this urgency, China's policy makers have been compelled to push forward on green technology policies and spending.
This renewed government focus on clean technology is driven by a desire to improve environmental conditions, strengthen energy security through diversification, and gain global market share.
The report covers the renewable energy sector including the solar, wind, and tidal sub-sectors, clean water, sewage treatment, smart grid, and clean coal, and includes information on government and private sector contacts as well as a summary of key markets.
For a copy of the report contact Ellen Cao
Email: ellen.cao@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-327-2450
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Green Building in Korea and Japan: Export Market Study |
Within both Korea and Japan, the green building sector is an important growth market, driven by government regulations, growing energy needs, climate change concerns, and a general recognition that low carbon technologies are an important part of the solution. Unique pressures and distinct domestic polices drive the development of green building policies in both countries.
This report provides extensive analysis and evaluation, and includes a high-level overview of the green building market within both countries' building and construction sectors, a summary of trends and drivers, opportunities, competitive landscapes, market entry options, trade barriers and other challenges, government procurement processes, and strategic approaches for Ontario companies.
For a copy of the report contact Wenbo Pan
Email: wenbo.pan@ontario.ca
Tel: +1-416-325-6782
