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South Dakota Trade
Who We Are
South Dakota Trade navigates international trade for South Dakota. The association — a 501c(6) public-private partnership — administers South Dakota’s STEP Grant program, conducts export education, facilitates trade missions, and offers free and confidential consulting services to South Dakotan companies.
Our Programs
Export Education
SD Trade offers seminars and courses that will enhance your company’s export-readiness. Classes range from beginner to advanced and can often be covered by STEP Grant funds.
STEP Grant
SD Trade has been designated by Governor Kristi Noem as the host for the State Trade Expansion Program for South Dakota. The U.S. Small Business Administration grant program can reimburse your company for expenses related to growing your business overseas.
International Trade Consulting
SD Trade offers FREE and confidential consultations to South Dakota’s businesses who need advice, strategic support, and problem-solving while conducting or planning to conduct international trade.
Trade Missions
SD Trade coordinates trade missions and reverse trade missions on behalf of the state to develop important relationships with foreign buyers and those looking to do business in South Dakota.
Gain Insights
Annual Reports: Download our latest annual reports to gain an understanding of SD Trade's performance, strategies and future goals.
South Dakota International Trade Statistics
- Total exports: $6.7 billion
- Agricultural exports: $4.92 billion
- Manufacturing exports: $1.73 billion
- 27,075 jobs supported by exports
What Our Customers Say
CEO, Ruffland Performance Kennels
Alisa Turner
“You think you have to do it all on your own. That’s how I started out. With South Dakota Trade, I now have the resources I need to be successful in exporting our kennels.”
Governor
Larry Rhoden
“We are a powerhouse in exporting agriculture. But we also export machinery, biotechnology, arms, munitions, and much more. South Dakota is poised to grow and diversify our economy with the support of South Dakota Trade.”
COO, H-S Precision
Tim Houghton
“International Trade is a large part of our success. We export all over the world. Israel, Germany, Australia, England, Japan... you name it, if we are allowed to export there, we export there!”
General Manager, Houdek
Dennis Harstad
“Houdek ships two thirds of our products to international countries. Working with South Dakota trade is helping us access new markets that will build resiliency into our business.”
Export Sales Manager, Advanced Sunflower
Cesar Garcia
“South Dakota Trade’s trade mission to Mexico helped us secure new sales in a key market. We are expanding our infrastructure to meet the demand we generated from the trip.”