International trade and investment

Information about the Scottish Government policy on trade promotion support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas.

Companies secure contracts from global showcase.

Scotland to align with UK testing regime.

Scottish Government Procurement Strategy covering the period from April 2021 to March 2023.

Our artificial intelligence (AI) strategy sets out a vision for AI in Scotland, the principles that will guide us, and the actions we’ll take to develop and strengthen our AI ecosystem over the next five years.

Plan articulating the important role private capital investment can play in driving an investment-led recovery. The plan focuses on sectors where Scotland can demonstrate a real international comparative advantage, and marks a pivot in our approach towards targeting ESG investment.

Site to be used for post-Brexit import inspections.

Economic, social and climate ambitions at heart of approach.

The trade vision sets out our trade principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance. These principles are rooted in Scotland’s National Performance Framework and will underpin the trading and investment relationships we want for Scotland.

Call to prioritise perishable goods hauliers.

Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) - an evidence based assessment of potential direct or indirect socio-economic and inequalities of outcome impacts from delivery of Shaping Scotland's Economy, Scotland's Inward Investment Plan.

Shaping Scotland’s Economy: Scotland’s Inward Investment Plan sets out our ambition for Scotland as a leading destination for inward investment aligned with our values as a nation.

Proposal ‘bad for consumers and business, and disastrous for devolution’.

Constitution Secretary calls UK White Paper “disastrous for devolution”.

This paper sets out why it is vital, if we are to ensure the most rapid recovery possible from the COVID-19 crisis, that the UK Government immediately seeks an extension to the Brexit transition period (scheduled to finish on 31 December 2020) for two years.

Proposed deal damaging for Scotland.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

EU talks plan sets “extraordinarily low bar.”

Figures show growing value of European market.

First Minister stresses importance of international links.

Canadian restaurant first to sell Scotch Beef since 1996. 

Fairer Scotland duty assessment (FSDA) - an evidence based assessment of potential direct or indirect socio economic and inequalities of outcome impacts from delivery of A Trading Nation export growth plan.

An evidence based assessment of potential equalities impacts from delivery of A Trading Nation export growth plan.

Trade Minister visits US.

Demand increasing in deal with sushi chain.

Plans for Glasgow base.

Trade and culture on the agenda

This research investigated what the costs will be incurred by Scotland’s red meat export sector when dealing with the EU under World Trade Organisation regulations.

A prospectus for cooperation, knowledge-exchange and policy partnerships between Scotland and the Arctic.

First Minister visits Berlin.

Five year vision outlined.

Analysis produced to support the development of our new export growth plan 'Scotland: a trading nation'.

Illustration of the potential impact that a no-deal Brexit - leaving the EU on the 29th March 2019 without a transition period or agreement on any future trade deal and wider economic relationship - could have on the Scottish economy over the next 12-24 months.

Report produced tri-annually by the Chief Economic Adviser to provide a picture of the Scottish economy in an international context, including Brexit impact analysis.

Engagement with corporate leaders in North America.

First Minister promotes Scotland’s natural larder in Canada.

Scottish office in Ottawa opens.

Majority of growth in exports to EU countries.

A National Statistics publication for Scotland.

This Brexit readiness assessment summarises the risks to business of a no-deal Brexit and captures the views of over 80 businesses and trade associations.

The Scottish Government’s initial response to consultations on the UK’s future trade relationships with Australia, New Zealand, and USA.

EU trade and agreements worth £16.4 billion to Scotland.

Deputy First Minister to promote Scotland internationally.

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop speaks on 'Scotland: a New Arctic Strategy' at the Harpa Centre, Reykjavik, October 2018.

£418,000 allocated to businesses to drive development.

International development and strengthening relationships.

The Programme for Government sets out our plans for the next year, including the Bills that will be introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

This paper discusses the role of the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and others in the development of future UK trade arrangements, to help ensure that Scotland’s economic and other interests can be protected and enhanced.

FM heads business delegation to Berlin.

Scotland's commitment to a strong, long-term, bilateral partnership with China.

Latest innovation & investment office launched in Berlin.

Upward trend continues.

External Affairs Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, addresses the Scottish Parliament on Scotland's International Policy.

Economic expansion at centre of spending plans.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

Scotland’s International Framework sets out how our international work supports the Government’s central purpose of creating a more successful country.

This policy statement builds on the four strategic objectives outlined in Scotland's International Framework.

“World-leading” expertise to support social entrepreneurs in India.

Team will champion Scottish businesses abroad.

Focus on education, skills and the economy.

£1.1 million to applicants in first round of funding.

Scottish Parliament endorses ban.

Biospyder and Acadian seek new opportunities in Scotland.

Scotland to start exports of haggis for the first time in 46 years.

Promoting Scotland internationally.

47% of exports are to EU.

Statement aiming to strengthen relationships with countries in the Nordic and Baltic regions by promoting policy exchange and collaboration.

First Minister outlines government backing to increase exports.

Minister raises concerns over lack of engagement by UK Government.

The Programme for Government 2017 to 2018 sets out the actions we will take in the forthcoming year.

Summary of our Programme for Government 2017 to 2018, setting out the actions we will take in the forthcoming year.

Funding for The HALO regeneration project on former Diageo site.

First Ministers of Wales and Scotland agree actions to counter serious risks to devolution.

Ewing: No deal not an option.

A summary of the actions the Scottish Government has taken with partners in 2016 and 2017 in pursuit of the Europe 2020 Strategy.

Food and drink exports hit £1 billion.

44 jobs created or safeguarded.

Holyrood powers “must not be diminished”.

This document outlines our strategic objectives for engagement with the US.

This document outlines our strategic objectives for engagement with Canada.

Promoting Scotland overseas.

Industry focused on £8bn target.

Cabinet Secretary for the Economy travels to Hamburg and Berlin.

Scotland sees sharp rise in people buying into idea.

Finance Ministers voice disappointment following quadrilateral meeting.

Toshima Ward to host Scotland Day and offers venues to Scottish performers.

Japanese firms enjoy record turnover of £187 million in Scotland.

Continued lack of clarity from UK Government.

Scottish Parliament opposes beginning of process to withdraw from EU.

First Minister updates farmers on approach to Europe.

Cabinet Secretary asks European Parliament to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard during Article 50 process

UK must be prepared to compromise

Brexit impedes cultural and tourism opportunities.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Membership of new Trade Board confirmed

Cabinet Secretary highlights threat of leaving the European Single Market on food and farming industries.

Trade links on agenda.

Keith Brown meets Consular Corps.

Keith Brown outlines the risks of hard Brexit.

This is the draft version of our strategy for engagement with the US. The final version was published in March 2017.

This is the draft version of our strategy for engagement with Canada. The final version was published in March 2017.

Paper published on options to keep Scotland in Single Market.

Continued strong links with Europe.

Bilateral trade deal opens Kenyan potato market.

Investment for vital projects to tackle poverty and inequality.

Keith Brown calls for parliamentary consensus over single market membership.

Think-tank predicts service exports could be cut by 60% if removed from Single Market.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP delivers a speech to the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, October 2016.

Our eight-point action plan to increase trade and investment in Scotland.

Outlines key areas of engagement between Pakistan and Scotland.

Outlines key areas of engagement between India and Scotland.

This discussion paper uses economic evidence to analyse Scotland's trade and investment performance in an international context.

This discussion paper uses economic evidence to analyse Scotland's trade and investment performance in an international context.

UK Government response to the Wilson Review of support for Scottish exporting, announcing the short-life, cross-government Joint Working Group.

Sets out our priorites for international engagement and activity.

Scotland's International Framework sets out our internationalisation agenda and objectives, setting the context for delivery.