UKFT helps UK fashion and textile companies sell internationally, navigate complex export requirements and develop practical export strategies.
Our export support services encompass planning, documentation, compliance and one-to-one guidance tailored to your business stage and international ambitions.
Most successful fashion and textile brands export beyond the UK to broaden their customer base, strengthen resilience and boost brand recognition overseas.
Companies that export often show greater commercial stability and scale more rapidly than those focused only on the domestic market.
UKFT’s international business team offers practical, tailored support to help members build and refine export plans, avoid costly mistakes and access the right tools for growth.
- One-to-one export strategy development
- Market research and target market identification
- Routes to market and multichannel planning
- Working with agents, distributors and buyers
- Export documentation and compliance (e.g., CITES, ATA Carnet)
- Customs, duties and tariffs guidance
- Labelling and legal requirements for key markets
- Terms and conditions and getting paid overseas
- Foreign exchange considerations
- Business planning and wholesale pricing strategy
Additional expertise is available through UKFT’s network of trusted affiliates for specialist legal, tax, logistics and financial services.
Key areas of guidance and resource support
UKFT members can access support on critical export topics including:
Create a market entry plan and export strategy tailored to your brand.
Understand harmonised commodity codes, VAT, duty and EORI requirements.
Support on using ATA Carnets for temporary exports and international exhibitions.
Labelling, standards and legal obligations in target markets.
Pricing for export, payment terms and risk management.
Terms and contracts for overseas sales.
UKFT works with designers, brands, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and textile specialists at all growth stages, from emerging companies exploring their first export opportunities to established businesses scaling into new territories.
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Many of UKFT’s export guidance resources, one-to-one consultations and downloadable toolkits are available exclusively to members. Membership also connects you our trusted partners for further support, discounts and services.
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