Trade with Scotland
Looking to buy Scottish products or services? Find out why Scottish suppliers should be your top choice, and how we can help you access the products and services you need.
£81.4bn exports
in 2017 (excluding oil and gas)
41 bottles of whisky
shipped from Scotland every second
105 countries
have strong trade links with Scotland
Why trade with Scotland?
Our unique landscape, weather and location means we have access to a huge range of natural resources, including water, seafood, fresh water fish, oil, gas and renewable energy. We’re also producers of world class products – from agriculture to spirits to our famous tartan. And as an innovative nation, our highly skilled workers are always creating new and exciting products and services.
How we can help
Whether you’re looking to import Scottish products to your country, or are looking to set up here and want to make sure Scottish suppliers can provide everything you need, we can help.
We can connect you to the right suppliers and help you get started with trading. Just get in touch with your local Scottish Development International office to see what we can do for you.
Scotland's supply chain
Digital health and care
Scotland is a leading global partner in finding integrated solutions, helping you access the right companies developing sought-after digital healthcare innovations and technologies.
Education technology
Scotland supports life-long learning and has some of the UK’s leading ed tech companies with the right expertise to help improve education systems around the world as we shift towards digital and distance learning.
Fintech
Scotland’s growing financial technology sector has become the first accredited cluster of excellence in the UK, and third in Europe. Discover Scotland's rich heritage, community and expertise ready to offer fintech solutions for your company's needs.
Food and drink
From world-renowned whiskies, award-winning meat and seafood, to craft gin and beer and innovative bakeries, Scotland is the home of quality and flavour.
Oil and gas
With decades of experience in oil and gas and abundant renewable energy resources, Scotland is the natural supply chain partner for your energy project.
Renewables and clean tech
Scotland's exceptional experience, unique offshore energy capabilities and unrivalled support, make us natural supply chain partner for renewable energy projects.
Space tech
Find solutions to global challenges from Scotland's growing space tech community.
Textiles
Scottish textiles have an outstanding track record on the international stage backed by a rich heritage, unrivalled creativity, innovation and collaboration.
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Access to markets
Find out more about exporting from Scotland and our great connections with the rest of the world.
Global SDI offices
If you’re interested in buying Scottish products, your local office can offer personalised support with experience importing to your country.
Key Sectors
Interested in setting up in Scotland rather than buying from Scotland? Find out more about how your sector is performing in Scotland.
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