How to find international buyers for your products

Finding buyers abroad is less about volume of contacts than about reaching the few importers and distributors who already buy your product, in a market you can actually serve. A short, focused list beats a long, generic one.

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Tell us your product and target market: we email you 10 checked importers and distributors within 48 business hours. No payment, no commitment.

How buyers in this market buy

Start with one product and one or two markets where your product is legally admitted and your price is competitive. Then identify importers through trade statistics, trade fair exhibitor lists, customs data, industry associations and the websites of companies already selling similar products.

Typical requirements

  • Check market access first: product rules, certifications and documents required in the target country.
  • Qualify each buyer: do they import your product, from which origins, in what volumes?
  • Contact the right person (purchasing or sourcing), in their language, with a short, specific message.

Rules change: confirm current requirements with the importer and the official authorities before shipping.

What to prepare before contacting buyers

  • A one-page product sheet with specifications, certifications and capacity.
  • An indicative price with a clear Incoterm.
  • A follow-up plan: most replies come after the second or third message.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a list of importers for my product?

Trade fair exhibitor lists, industry associations, customs and trade data, and company websites. We can also send you 10 verified buyers for free.

Should I buy an export buyers database?

Generic databases are often outdated. A short list of buyers checked for your product and market is usually more useful.

How many times should I follow up?

Two or three polite follow-ups spaced a week or so apart are normal in B2B export sales.

Get 10 verified buyers for free

Tell us your product and target market: we email you 10 checked importers and distributors within 48 business hours. No payment, no commitment.

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B2B export prospecting: we find, contact and follow up with international buyers for exporters, manufacturers and distributors.

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