Market Entry

About Market Entry Packages

The Market Entry Packages offered by Platform Expand help international businesses successfully enter the Canadian market with the right strategy and local expertise. With the services in the package, which are crucial for companies to establish their first foothold in the new market, businesses will confidently expand into Canada with reduced risks and more substantial market alignment.

Services

Strategic Consulting & Market Research

Support businesses in evaluating opportunities and formulating market strategies aligned with their products, objectives, and current capabilities.

Implementation & Delivery Format: Canada Market Research Report; one 3–4-hour in-depth presentation and consultation session; live Q&A on the research findings.

What’s included

Price

(CAD, tax excluded)

  • Product analysis and market suitability assessment.
  • Identification of market segments and target customer groups.
  • Evaluation of access channels and market entry models: importers, distributors, wholesalers, foodservice, and retail.
  • Preliminary analysis of competitors, supply sources, pricing, and competitive positioning.
  • Preliminary assessment of advantages and challenges for products from Vietnam.
  • Formulation of initial market development strategy and roadmap.
From $1,990 (1 time)

OUTCOMES ACHIEVED: The enterprise gains a comprehensive overview of the market, priority segments, target customers, competition, outreach channels, and an initial implementation strategy for Canada.

Note: Accurate quotes are based on specific product groups.

Trade Compliance & Product Legal Compliance

Assist businesses in identifying necessary preparation requirements and coordinating with appropriate specialized entities when needed.

What’s included

Price

(CAD, tax excluded)

  • Conduct a preliminary review of product groups/SKUs and the scope of applicable requirements.
  • Identify relevant legal requirements and import conditions.
  • Review applicable requirements regarding CFIA/SFCR and import operations.
  • Determine requirements for the importer and other parties involved in the import supply chain.
  • Review requirements for labeling and product information.
  • Identify the records, certifications, or documentation the business needs to prepare.
  • Develop a compliance checklist, conduct a gap analysis, and outline an implementation roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the business to prepare and finalize the Product Legal Dossier (covering food safety, traceability, recall plans, and preventive controls).
From $5,000- $,7000 (1 time)

 

OUTCOMES ACHIEVED: Legal requirement checklist, compliance gap analysis, and roadmap for preparing documentation and products for the Canadian market. Completion of the legal documentation package in accordance with the agreed scope of services.

Note: The above fees do not include government agency charges, testing, certification, specialized legal opinions, or third-party service costs, if incurred.