Is Your Business Ready To Expand?

The Kentucky SBDC International Trade Team has the tools and resources needed to help your business enter or expand into international trade.

Give us a call, toll-free, anywhere in Kentucky to see how we can help!

1-833-567-9300

Exporting Assistance with the Kentucky SBDC International Trade Team

Meet the Kentucky SBDC International Trade Team!

Devanny King

Team Lead

Specialty: Market Research

Michelle Spriggs

Kentucky SBDC in Eastern Kentucky

Specialty: Export Readiness

Lisa Brann

Kentucky SBDC in Covington

Specialty: Trade Finance

Exports Grow Kentucky's Economy.

In 2019, Kentucky exported $33.0 Billion in goods to the world, ranking Kentucky as the 16th largest state exporter of goods in the United States.

In 2016, 143,536 U.S. jobs were supported by goods exported from Kentucky.

While Kentucky is home to a number of large exporters, 79% of the state’s exporters are small and medium-sized businesses.

About Us:

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center provides Kentucky businesses with no-cost assistance in international trade and exporting. Our specialized team can offer information, coaching, and training to existing and new-to-export companies interested in pursuing international trade opportunities.

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Snapshot Of Kentucky's Exports:

Kentucky exports totaled $30.9 billion in 2017.
In 2017, exports were 5.8% higher than in 2016.
Kentucky ranks 17th in the nation in total exports.
Kentucky jobs supported by exports in 2017 numbered over 140,000. 94% of these jobs were supported by manufactured goods exports. This number has increased by 26,000 jobs over past 10 years.
Kentucky’s total exports have increased by 62.4% from 2010 to 2017.
More than 500 Kentucky companies have international roots that represent 34 countries
Kentucky’ 2017 exports directly created approximately 17,000 jobs
Aerospace, Automotive, pharmaceuticals and medicines, resin and rubber, and accounted for 83.3% of Kentucky’s 2017 exports.
2017 top export destinations for Kentucky companies are: Canada (7.9 billion), United Kingdom (3.2 billion), France (2.9 billion), China (2.8 billion), Brazil (2.4 billion).