Universal Interface, Inc. is a trading company who represent U.S. manufactures in import/export market research, data analysis and procurement services.  International Market Research encompasses a number of ways in which the marketer can "listen" to the customer by gathering data on customer needs, wants and preferences. Results of this research inform the firm of:   1. The largest markets for its product. 2. The fastest growing markets. 3. Market conditions and practices. 4. Competitive firms and products. 5. What new markets are likely to open up or expand. 6. What are the demographic and cultural characteristics of the market, such as disposable income, occupation, religion, age sex, opinions, interests, activities, tastes, values, etc? 7. Are there any foreign government barriers or incentives?