Access2Markets allows you to obtain information you need when you trade with third countries, such as on tariffs, taxes, procedures, formalities and requirements, rules of origin, export measures, statistics, trade barriers and much more. It also allows you to access key information needed for trade in services as well as for investment and procurement in 3rd countries. You may also learn about EU trade agreements, how to benefit from them and read stories on successful companies using them. Access2Markets is here to help you and your business for import and export.
Acess2Markets provides the rules of trade for importing goods into the EU and exporting goods to more than 120 foreign markets.
This portal enables companies to search for the following details regarding imported and exported goods with just a few clicks:
- Duties
- Taxes
- Customs duties and taxes
- Customs procedures
- Trade barriers
- Trade flow statistics
The new Access2Markets portal also includes tutorials, guides and FAQs, which will help new and experienced traders alike to explore the benefits of trading with each of the EU's trading partners.
The European Commission, in the context of educating businesses to benefit from the Access2Markets portal (https://trade.ec.europa.eu/access-to-markets/en/content), organises web-based training seminars on a regular basis.
Additionally, Access2Markets toolbox contains Single Entry Point.
The Single Entry Point is a team within the European Commission’s trade department, under the leadership of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer. The Single Entry Point is the first point of contact for all EU stakeholders who are facing potential trade barriers in third countries or who find non-compliance with sustainability rules related to Trade and Sustainable Development or the Generalised Scheme of Preferences.
