An export-trading company identifies what foreign buyers want to spend their money on and then hunts down domestic sources willing to export. An online export company specializes in exports and host of other export related services. These companies are highly dependent on exchange rates and trade relations between countries. The best way to find such companies is to explore established B2B sites like Masterseek.

Import Export Intermediaries

There are various types of import export intermediaries – those that assume responsibility for finding overseas buyers, sourcing, and shipping products. The intermediary could be a commissioned agent, an export company, an export management company (EMC), an export trading company (ETC) or an export agent. Well-developed export intermediaries can help manufacturers to achieve economies of scale by exporting goods profitably, at low cost per unit.

Setting Up an Import Export Business

For an entrepreneur setting up an import export business, the usual challenges would be developing a market, sourcing product, and managing cash flow. As a start-up, it is important to develop a profile of sales record and good relationship with a manufacturer to represent, as there will be tough competition from other established trading companies. In general, because of their specialization the export company would know their markets and products well and have established network in place. Using an intermediary would help to penetrate foreign markets without the risks and complexities of direct exporting.

Growth in online business have made B2B websites of import and export trading companies more profitable. These websites list names and detailed profiles of export trading companies. In India, masterseek.com is a resourceful site with profiles and names of importers and exporters in various categories.

Economic reforms including tariff reductions, liberalization of foreign investment , financial sector modernization, and changes to monetary and fiscal policies in India, have made it a popular trade partner with the U.S. Export companies in India are listed in Indian Exporters Online, an online version of Indian Exporters' Guide and in Masterseek’s MasterListings.

Export company provides various services including consulting services regarding the procedural aspects of exporting, managing export operations and obtaining export licenses. Export company dealing in wholesale business can be trusted for genuine goods as they directly procure from the manufacturers.