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Top 3 ranked emerging markets by region

Top 3 ranked emerging markets by region

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A positive outlook for the next 6 months

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    Top 3 ranked emerging markets
    Top 3 ranked emerging markets

    Canadian companies searching for untapped potential should look beyond traditional developed markets and consider the potential of emerging markets—what we call "markets of opportunity."


    Many emerging markets offer lucrative, untapped business prospects, if assessed carefully. How can you determine if a market is a good fit for your business? By using specific quantitative indicators that, when bundled together, give you an overall snapshot of market potential compared to your company’s capabilities.

    Our country analysts have identified the top three emerging countries by region using these criteria (out of 113 reviewed within the markets of opportunity).

    The main indicators include:

    • Country risk
    • Ease of doing business
    • Ease of access
    • Demand and Canadian supply

     

     

    Latin America and the Caribbean

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    Chile

    With one of the most liberal foreign investment regimes in the world, Chile is an ideal market for Canadian exporters.

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    Panama

    A major logistical hub, Panama is headquarters to a growing number of private sector firms and international agencies.
     

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    Panama

    A major logistical hub, Panama is headquarters to a growing number of private sector firms and international agencies.
     

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    Uruguay

    Business in Uruguay is strengthened by its stable economic and political environment, strong bank supervision and high levels of international reserves.

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    Uruguay

    Business in Uruguay is strengthened by its stable economic and political environment, strong bank supervision and high levels of international reserves.

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    Asia

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    India

    Among the world’s fastest growing economies, India attracts foreign investment with competitive labour costs, high-potential markets and a skilled workforce.

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    Malaysia

    Excellent infrastructure, transport connectivity and a healthy financial sector make Malaysia a key market for many Canadian exporters.
     

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    The silhouette of three people against a sunset, one holding the Malaysian flag.

    Malaysia

    Excellent infrastructure, transport connectivity and a healthy financial sector make Malaysia a key market for many Canadian exporters.
     

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    China

    Home to one of the world’s largest economies and globally integrated supply chains, China is a top export destination for Canadian business.
     

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    A colourful Asian pagoda sits at the edge of a lake.

    China

    Home to one of the world’s largest economies and globally integrated supply chains, China is a top export destination for Canadian business.
     

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    Europe

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    Hungary

    Despite being one of the smaller countries in the EU, Hungary’s steadily growing economy provides an excellent foundation for international business.

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    Poland

    Given its sizable population and growing middle class, Poland is becoming a growing market of interest to international businesses.
     

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    The sun rises over an empty market square surrounded by old buildings.

    Poland

    Given its sizable population and growing middle class, Poland is becoming a growing market of interest to international businesses.
     

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    Romania

    Canada’s established trade and investment relationship with Romania has created great potential for future opportunities.
     

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    Romania

    Canada’s established trade and investment relationship with Romania has created great potential for future opportunities.
     

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    Middle East and Africa

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    United Arab Emirates

    The UAE’s successful efforts at economic diversification have created a broad scope of opportunities across all sectors.

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    Bahrain

    Canada’s established trade and investment relationship with Bahrain has opened business opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

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    Bahrain

    Canada’s established trade and investment relationship with Bahrain has opened business opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

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    Qatar

    Qatar boasts one of the highest per capita incomes, lowest unemployment levels and real GDP growth of over 10.7% annually since 2008.

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    A view of Dota’s downtown, the capital city of Qatar.

    Qatar

    Qatar boasts one of the highest per capita incomes, lowest unemployment levels and real GDP growth of over 10.7% annually since 2008.

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