The market for medical technology and devices in the United Kingdom, around $9.6 billion in 2016, is the sixth-largest in the world. Business Monitor International expects a growth of 12.5 percent through 2019. Three-quarters of the demand is met by imports, providing opportunities for Wisconsin firms.

Although the country's agricultural sector is developing, it cannot supply food at a rate fast enough to satisfy demand among a growing middle class.

Because they have kept production costs low, the GCC countries' oil and gas sectors are well positioned to weather an economic downturn, and are expected to keep increasing output—translating into a continued need for equipment and support services.

Mexico is one of the world's leading markets for metal production, much of it for use in the aerospace, automotive and home appliance industries.

With growing incomes, the country will be working to bring the number of doctors and hospital beds up to global standards, and will need to rely on imports to fuel growth in many parts of the sector.

Aerospace & MRO Meetings Latin America, the most important business-to-business event in Costa Rica, will be held Feb. 20-23, 2017, in San Jose. The event is an opportunity for leaders in the aerospace industry, as well as companies that focus on maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), to meet with potential industry partners.

The Chinese government's incentives for green business will lead to growth, and Wisconsin companies seeking to do business in China should consider opportunities in this area.

Loblaws' President's Choice brand is highly regarded by Canadians, and Wisconsin food exporters may benefit from selling to the store chain.

Advanced manufacturing; food and agribusiness; medical technologies and pharmaceuticals; mining equipment, technology and services; and oil, gas and energy have been identified as the priority sectors.