Get Started in Exporting 

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service provides A Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting for companies new to selling overseas. It is available as a complimentary download.

Canadian and USA Pavilions at International Shows

NMMA’s negotiating power enables us to secure the most desirable locations at key boat shows worldwide. We also eliminate the hassle, offering cost-effective turnkey booths that allow exhibitors to explore new markets, seek distribution partners and build brand awareness. Favorable pricing and space priority are offered to NMMA members.

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Market Research

Increase your chances of export success with market research. The following are resources you can use to collect essential global marketing data.

  • ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Association) maintains a library of valuable information and data on the global recreational marine industry. As an NMMA member, you have free access to this data. Please contact Bryan Welsh to receive an access code for the library.
  • NMMA’s Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract: As a member, you have access to the most recent version of the abstract, which provides a comprehensive overview of the export markets for boats and engines, available at no cost.
  • U.S. Department of Commerce can create a customized market-specific report to support your specific entry goals. This service is fee-based.
  • IBIPlus has helped many companies grow their export business. As an NMMA member, you benefit from discounted pricing to access this data. Check back for details.
  • The Pleasure Boat Resource Guide—2nd edition: The U.S. Department of Commerce has compiled a valuable Pleasure Boat International Resource Guide with more than 30 market reports for countries including China, Mexico, Egypt and Nigeria, sponsored by the NMMA. To obtain your complimentary copy, please contact the NMMA.

Export Finance

Our dedicated team of government relations professionals help NMMA members resolve unfair trade barriers by working closely with the federal government.

Canadian companies benefit from funding offered to NMMA Canada through the Department of International Trade Global Opportunities for Associations Program. Members have been on more than ten trade missions to a variety of international shows including: Shanghai, Dubai, Phuket, Istanbul, Sydney and Amsterdam.

Export Finance Programs

CanExport is a program that provides funding to help small and medium-sized Canadian businesses take advantage of global export opportunities and increase their competitiveness.

CanExport will provide Canadian small businesses with matching contributions of between $10,000 and $100,000 toward export development costs. 

For more information click here.

International Logistics 

Options for shipping products overseas include:

  • International freight forwarders
  • Shippers’ Associations
  • Express delivery or mail services
  • Arranging their own shipping