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4.1.1 Growing economies & 4.1.2 International trade and business growth GapFill
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When a business has the domestic market it might look to expand into markets. This may mean selling goods and services abroad and this is called . When goods leave the home nation for foreign shores, this is export trade. For a multinational corporation (MNC) this can be critical for increasing its market share and profitability. It is logical that if a product sells in one country it would also sell in another. There are some exceptions, but generally goods are suitable for a variety of markets. This means that the business will increase output, which can have a positive impact on of scale. This can lead to reduced costs and increased profit margins. The downside of exporting is the obvious language barriers but also the paperwork and red tape that go with it. Distribution can also be a headache for management, which is why many companies form joint with established businesses in the target country.
When a business wants to bring goods from abroad into the UK this is called . For example, an Italian restaurant may choose to import Italian wine in bulk. Importing can fulfil customer needs for certain goods. For example, all iPhones are imported to the UK as there is no comparable product made in this country.
Some countries become exceptionally good in a particular industry or at manufacturing certain goods. This can be down to a range of factors, including climate, skill set of population, and natural raw materials. For example Africa produces coffee beans and cocoa beans, which would not grow in the wet and windy conditions in the UK. can give the country a advantage over other nations, e.g. Indian call centres and Scotch whisky.
If a business decides to establish some form of trading or manufacturing in another country this is called foreign investment (FDI). This means jobs and income for the host nation, e.g. Toyota assembly plant in Derby UK is an example of FDI.