Insights for
Global Importers
Practical guides on landed cost calculations, duty rates, exchange rates, and strategies for protecting your margins in international trade.
Strategy
32 articles
Private Label vs Wholesale: Which Import Strategy Is More Profitable?
Compare the two main import business models — private label and wholesale — to understand which offers better margins, scalability, and risk profiles.
How to Use Exchange Rate Trends to Time Your Purchases
Strategic currency timing can save UK importers thousands per year. Learn practical techniques for monitoring and acting on exchange rate movements.
Shipping Delays and Supply Chain Disruptions: How to Protect Your Business
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Learn proactive strategies to minimise the impact of shipping delays on your import business and sales.
Is Amazon FBA Still Worth It for Imported Products?
Amazon FBA fees keep rising, competition intensifies, and margins get squeezed. Here's an honest look at whether FBA still makes sense for importers.
Scaling Your Amazon Import Business: When to Increase Order Volumes
Scaling too fast can be as dangerous as not scaling at all. Learn the signals that indicate you are ready to increase order quantities and expand your range.
Rules of Origin: When Your Goods Qualify for Reduced Duty
Trade agreements offer zero or reduced duty — but only if goods meet rules of origin requirements. Learn how to qualify and claim preferential rates.
Supplier Negotiation Tactics That Protect Your Profit Margins
Effective negotiation with overseas suppliers can reduce your product costs by 10-25%. Learn proven tactics that work without damaging the relationship.
From Spreadsheet to System: When It's Time to Upgrade Your Import Tools
Spreadsheets got you started — and that's great. But at some point, they start costing you more than they save. Here's how to know when that point arrives.
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