r/exportersindia

Hello everyone,

I’m a manufacturer from India specializing in premium fabrics and women’s apparel. We produce high-quality products including cord sets, kurtis, lehenga cholis, ethnic wear, western wear, and customized fashion garments for brands, wholesalers, resellers, and boutique owners.

What we offer:

• Trendy and customized designs

• Bulk manufacturing

• Competitive pricing

• Quality fabrics and stitching

• Private labeling & OEM support

• Worldwide shipping available

We are actively looking to connect with:

• Clothing brands

• Boutique owners

• Online sellers

• Fashion startups

• Wholesale buyers

If anyone is searching for a reliable apparel manufacturing partner or sourcing women’s fashion products from India, feel free to message me. Happy to discuss collaborations and long-term business opportunities.

Thank you!

We are manufacturers of candles both Scented and Unscented. Till now we were running a d2c brand but as we have manufacturing capabilities so we are looking for export options. We supply both mass produced affordable candles and artistic handmade candles that can be sold at premium prices

Our manufacturing capabilities can right now go up to 1 lakh+ candles a month.

So looking forward to merchant exports or buying houses who can export our candles.

We are based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

My Indian friends has been settled in Guangzhou for years working in different sectors now and have built a trusted community with factory and supplier across China Guangzhou province.

We've already helped a few Redditors with sourcing and sample needs, and now looking to build more genuine India-China business connections and create a larger network for those who are limited to opportunities.

If you're an importer, reseller, startup, or someone wanting to start sourcing from China, feel free to connect.

I also have Friends also who travel frequently between China and India , so sometimes small samples can be brought directly by them instead of expensive shipping if its feasible .

Please connect only for genuine business purposes or assistance. Even simple sourcing/sample requests take time and effort from people on both sides, so casual inquiries can't really be entertained.

Hello and I am also looking for a business partner in India. I send you goods from the Philippines and you send me products from India. Anything you need I can get it for you.

🌾 Understanding the Difference Between Golden Sella Basmati Rice & Steam Basmati Rice 🌍

Both varieties are widely used in international markets, but each has unique characteristics depending on buyer preference and usage.

✅ Golden Sella Basmati Rice

• Golden appearance after parboiling process

• Firm texture after cooking

• Long grains with excellent presentation

• Preferred for bulk export and hospitality sectors

✅ Steam Basmati Rice

• Natural white color

• Softer texture after cooking

• Rich aroma and premium appearance

• Commonly used for daily consumption and restaurants

At SJ Food Export, we supply premium quality Indian rice varieties with worldwide export support. 🌍

📩 sjfoodexport@gmail.com

📲 WhatsApp: +44 7349 191227

#BasmatiRice #GoldenSellaRice #SteamRice #RiceExport #IndianRice #SJFoodExport #GlobalTrade #FoodExport #ExportBusiness #RiceSupplier

I'm a beginner and learning how export works on internet and I want to start my export business with areca plates(disposable). What do you think about the product and your guidance will help a lot.

hi everyone.

I started an export company at the start of this year (had all the documentations done). got GST, MSME, PAN & TAN, IEC, FSSAI, APEDA, FIEO, ISO 9001, HACCP certifications.

I am trading in Dehydrated agricultural products like onion powder, garlic powder, tomato/beetroot/carrot powder, etc and their flaked forms too.

i have multiple suppliers ready but i am having a huge problem....

I am not able to find genuine buyers. I tried getting subscriptions to platforms like eximpedia and email lists from such platforms but could not find any...

please guide me on how to find buyers and actually start selling as rn i have no trade going on....

Genuine question for people running export businesses here.

Has anyone actually tried automating their international buyer outreach? I have been going down this rabbit hole lately talking to trade businesses across different markets and the ones doing it seem to be reaching 4x or 5x more buyers monthly without adding any staff.

Curious if anyone here has experimented with this or if most people are still doing it manually over WhatsApp and email.

Genuinely want to understand how people are handling this at scale.

Hi, looking for genuine makhana buyers. Ready to buy in bulk, and payment terms can be decided.

The though of creating an export-import business has been in my mind for long and now I have decided to give a try. I am not from a business background and have no experience in this domain. I feel it's still not late for me although I am 40+.

I am planning to register OPC (One person company) in Chennai with my spouse as the director and me being the nominee. I can't directly involve as I am employed full time in IT. Planning to use RazorPay Rize for doing the registration and required documentations for a fee.

My thinking process is more on importing unique products (kids toys, etc) and sell them in online marketplaces. I feel exporting needs more focus to find source and buyers. So I thought to stick with importing and selling in India.

My plan is to start small and learn on the way. I would be very thankful if this community could give some pointers.

1. How to find good trustworthy sources to import from?

2. Any difficulties or issues by using OPC for the business?

3. Will my approach work? How can the marketplace commissions affect my profit?

4. ChatGPT says I need to do GST filing irrespective of turnover since I will deal with marketplaces. Can I do that myself every year?

5. Any other aspects I should consider before proceeding?

Thanks in advance for everyone.

Thinking of building a career in Export-Import Management?

Here’s my honest review of the CPEIM Course by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (from an alumnus perspective).

When someone decides to enter the EXIM industry, the first challenge is finding the right place to learn. Today, social media is filled with “export-import gurus” selling online courses and workshops. Most of them sound attractive but often stay limited to theoretical knowledge with very little practical exposure.

After researching multiple options and speaking with a few alumni, I decided to join the offline weekend CPEIM program at IIFT Delhi — mainly because of the institute’s strong reputation in international business.

📌 Course Details

• Duration: ~4 Months

• Fees: Approx ₹1.3 Lakhs

• Weekend Classes

📚 Subjects Included

- Export-Import Operations & Procedures

- International Trade Logistics

- International Marketing

- Finance

- Foreign Trade Policy

On paper, the curriculum looked excellent. But the actual experience was quite mixed.

👨‍🏫 Faculty Experience

The institute brought experienced guest faculty members from the industry, which initially sounded promising. However, many sessions lacked practical relevance.

For example:

• Logistics classes focused heavily on multimodal transport but barely discussed container booking, freight pricing, or actual forwarding operations — even after repeated student requests.

• Marketing sessions added almost no practical value.

• Finance classes were taught more from a stock market perspective rather than EXIM finance, trade finance, LC, banking, etc.

• Foreign Trade Policy remained mostly theoretical, which was expected.

One subject that genuinely stood out was WTO-related sessions, where practical industry stories and real-world examples actually helped build clarity.

🏢 Management & Coordination

The course is handled under the Executive Education Division, and honestly, management was disappointing.

Schedules for weekend classes were usually shared only 2–3 days in advance, creating difficulties for students travelling from states like Punjab, UP, Rajasthan, etc. Considering classes ran from 9 AM to 4 PM, better planning was expected.

🤝 Best Part — Student Diversity

This was the biggest positive for me.

People from different states and professional backgrounds joined the course, and the peer-to-peer learning was far more valuable than many classroom sessions.

The conversations, networking, and industry discussions with classmates were genuinely enriching — and I made some great long-term connections through this program.

🚢 Port Visit Experience

Students repeatedly requested a sea port visit for practical exposure, but it never happened. Instead, we were taken to an ICD (Dry Port), which honestly turned out to be underwhelming and lacked proper industry explanation or learning value.

📝 Exams & Certification

Mid-term and end-term exams are mandatory to receive the certificate.

⭐ Final Verdict: 3/5

No course alone can fully prepare you for the real EXIM market. Actual industry exposure is where the real learning begins.

That said, the IIFT tag definitely adds value to your resume and can help during interviews — especially for freshers trying to enter the export-import and logistics industry.

📖 My Suggestions for Beginners

• Read books by Ram Singh — especially on Export-Import Management. Very beginner-friendly and practical.

• Try internships in freight forwarding or logistics companies. The practical exposure there teaches far more than theory alone.

Thanks for reading!

If you need any guidance regarding Export-Import, Freight Forwarding, or starting a career in EXIM — feel free to connect or ping me. 🚢📦

#ExportImport #EXIM #FreightForwarding #Logistics #InternationalTrade #IIFT #SupplyChain #ForeignTrade #CareerInLogistics

im going to start a manufacturing business.any product recomendations on which are demand in india as well as foreign countries.where to find products,ideas etc...

I have paid for 30 MT grade B maize for a buyer but the buyer couldn’t lift it in the stipulated time. I now have a 30 MT loaded lorry sitting in the mill ready to be lifted. DM for more details.