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Export Finance

We offer a number of programs that help agriculture exporters finance the marketing and distributing.

Our Programs:

To read about all Export Credit Guarantee programs visit http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/ecgp.asp or click on the link of interest below.

Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) - Underwrites credit extended by the private banking sector for up to three years on exports of food and agricultural products.
Facility Guarantee Program (FGP) - Provides payment guarantees to improve or establish agriculture-related facilities in emerging markets.
Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) - Aims to develop export markets for U.S. dairy products where they are not competitive because of the presence of subsidized products from other countries.

Non-FAS Programs:

SBA International Trade Loan Program - Provides financing for small businesses to expand their market or upgrade their facilities to improve their competitive position.
Export-Import Bank - Loan, guarantee and insurance programs for exporters.
Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Export loan guarantees.
For more information, also visit “Export Finance” at http://www.export.gov.

Additional Resources and Information:

FAS AgExporter Magazine – Special edition about Export Credits Programs. Includes several articles about program usage and success. June 2002.
Bankable Deal – A Question & Answer Guide to Trade Finance for U.S. Small Businesses. (.ZIP file directly available for download here.)

Comments? Questions?
Contact the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service | Phone: (202) 690-3576 | email us