Land Vorarlberg - Presse

"Export World Champion" Vorarlberg

The success of Vorarlberg's economy is due mainly to its strong export orientation. The coming EU enlargement to the east will bring further market opportunities according to the head of the provincial government, Herbert Sausgruber, speaking at the information forum "go international". Goods at a value of over € 4.9 billion were exported in 2003. With a per capita export rate which is substantially higher than the Austrian average, Vorarlberg is regarded as "Export World Champion". The chamber of industry and commerce provides support for domestic companies with a wide range of services and with its 70 foreign trade offices around the world.