Dossier 024 · Financing

Export financing

Support international orders while accounting for payment, currency, and country risk.

U.S. & Canada2 minute readEditorial draft · 2026-10-07

How it works

Export finance can support production, international receivables, guarantees, or other cross-border transactions. Trade finance and credit insurance can address different risks, so define whether the problem is funding, non-payment protection, or performance obligations.

Where it can fit

An exporter should map the full order-to-cash process: supplier payments, shipment, documentation, customer acceptance, currency conversion, and collection. Government-supported options differ between the United States and Canada.

Look closely at the trade-offs

An insured invoice is not necessarily fully collectible in every scenario. Review policy exclusions, eligibility, shipment conditions, foreign-exchange exposure, and lender security. Use current official export-program guidance for the business’s jurisdiction.

Your next-step checklist

  • Customer and destination details
  • Contract and shipping terms
  • Currency exposure
  • Insurance and financing conditions
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Sources & further reading

This file draws on the following references. Product availability and requirements must be confirmed with the provider.

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