Market research can be done with the help of overseas Chinese businessmen and customers.
There are many overseas Chinese doing import and export trade all over the world. The vast number of overseas Chinese who have lived in the local area for a long time are an important source of local market information. Importers should make full use of the local resources of overseas Chinese in order to find suitable suppliers.
Enterprises that have engaged in export trade and import business at the same time can entrust overseas customers to help recommend or introduce local exporters in related industries, which makes it easier to find suitable suppliers.
Tips
Ask former partners for help
I have been engaged in import and export trade for several years and have had business dealings with customers and partners in several countries. When it is necessary to develop new business, these former partners can be entrusted to help introduce and recommend suitable suppliers. In return, a certain commission can be paid to them. In this way, the partners will not only serve us wholeheartedly, but also provide a lot of practical market information. In the later stage, they can also accept our entrustment to supervise and urge suppliers locally, and assist in handling delivery and shipment.