Operating in foreign markets


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11. Now focusing on globalisation. For your company right now, would you say globalisation presents more of an opportunity for your company or more of a threat to your company?


  • 55
    Opportunity
  • 18
    Threat
  • 23
    Neither
  • 0
    Don't know/refused


12. There is continued speculation on the impact of emerging economies around the world affecting businesses. The four key economies under the spotlight are Brazil, Russia, India and China - these are sometimes known as the BRIC economies.

What has been the impact on your business, over the last two years to three years, of the economic expansion in....? (select one option per country)


Significantly Increased BusinessIncreased BusinessNo ImpactDecreased BusinessSignificantly Decreased Business
Brazil268321
Russia288020
India3107241
China7135062


13. Do you import, or have formal plans to import within the next two years from: (select one option per country only).


I already import and have further formal plans to do soI already import but have no further formal plans to do soI do not currently import but have formal plans to startI do not import and have no formal plans to start
Brazil32584
Russia31684
India62676
China133658


14. Do you export, or have formal plans to export within the next two years to: (select one option per country only).


I already export and have further formal plans to do soI already export but have no further formal plans to do soI do not currently export but have formal plans to startI do not export and have no formal plans to start
Brazil62780
Russia73777
India62676
China92563


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