Export Readiness

The Ballarat region is home to one of the largest export communities in regional Australia. Ballarat's range of export companies operate in a diverse range of industries with manufacturing, food and beverage, agribusiness, tourism and education being some of the significant contributors to the export market.

Ballarat has a culture of encouraging export, export readiness and promoting the capabilities of the region. The City of Ballarat is committed to the cultivation and growth of international relationships which promise to deliver investment and export opportunities to the local and regional business communities.

Ballarat has formed significant partnerships with India, which have resulted in significant investment into the region.

Ballarat recognises that exporting is a profitable avenue for the expansion of business and reducing the dependence on the local market. Furthermore, via exposure to overseas business through trade relationships, Ballarat businesses are improving their ability to compete in the domestic marketplace. The Ballarat businesses that have exported have benefited through improved growth prospects, better skilled staff and enhanced training and career prospects.