Navigating International Trade

Importing and exporting goods in international trade requires careful planning and logistics management. Simran, an importer of dry fruits from Iran and Afghanistan, began her journey in 2020, focusing on building long-term client relationships and ensuring consistent quality in her products.

Overcoming Logistical Challenges

Logistics management is key, with decisions on transportation and port selection influenced by product shelf life and costs. Simran works closely with Customs and Freight agents to streamline processes. Her contracts use CIF incoterms, with trade conducted in Indian rupees for transactions with Iran, ensuring accountability through payment tied to shipment milestones.

Strategic Product Selection

Simran stresses the importance of selecting the right products through thorough market research. She identified dates and pistachios as lucrative opportunities, avoiding oversaturated markets like almonds, allowing her to meet demand while minimizing competition.

Quality Assurance Challenges

Product quality is crucial, though testing small samples poses challenges. Simran relies on trusted supplier relationships for quality assurance. She also addresses common trade issues like discrepancies in Harmonized System (HS) codes and procedural delays, advocating for proactive solutions and effective communication to overcome these hurdles.