u/Desingo_Global_Exim

I've been in the export business for a while and I'm currently researching products that offer high profit margins, strong international demand, and fast inventory turnover.

I'm not looking for generic answers like "electronics" or "clothing." I'm interested in products that exporters are actually making good money from.

Some questions for experienced exporters..

Which product has given you the best profit margins? Which products sell quickly instead of sitting in a warehouse for months? Which countries are currently paying premium prices ? Do you prefer commodities, processed food, industrial products, pharma, or something else ? What payment terms have worked best for you (Advance, LC, etc.) ?

I'm trying to build a long term export business, so I'd really appreciate practical advice and real experiences rather than theory. Looking forward to learning from this community. Thanks!

I've been researching different methods to connect with international buyers, and everyone seems to recommend something different.

Some say : Alibaba, LinkedIn, Trade fairs, Import databases, Cold emails, Government export promotion councils, Referrals etc..

But in reality, what actually works ? If you're already exporting, I'd like to know : How did you get your first international buyer Which platform gave you the best ROI ? Do cold emails still work ? Are trade fairs worth the investment ? How do you avoid fake buyers and time wasters ?

I'm trying to build a practical buyer acquisition strategy and would really appreciate insights from experienced exporters.

Let's help beginners by sharing real experiences instead of generic advice.

Like to know what exporters and manufacturers struggle with the most. If you're exporting (or planning to export), what's your biggest challenge when finding international buyers?

Finding genuine buyers? Getting replies to emails? Trust and scam concerns? Buyer verification? Trade fairs vs LinkedIn vs B2B portals? Finding the right contact person? Something else?

Let's keep this thread practical.

👉 Share :

Your product, Target country, Biggest challenge, One thing that actually worked (if any)

The goal is to learn from each other's experience instead of generic advice. Looking forward to hearing real stories from exporters around the world.

Like to know what exporters and manufacturers struggle with the most. If you're exporting (or planning to export), what's your biggest challenge when finding international buyers?

Finding genuine buyers? Getting replies to emails? Trust and scam concerns? Buyer verification? Trade fairs vs LinkedIn vs B2B portals? Finding the right contact person? Something else?

Let's keep this thread practical.

👉 Share :

Your product, Target country, Biggest challenge, One thing that actually worked (if any)

The goal is to learn from each other's experience instead of generic advice. Looking forward to hearing real stories from exporters around the world.

India has a huge range of export products , agriculture, food processing, textiles, chemicals, engineering goods, handicrafts, natural stone, and much more.

If you had to choose only ONE product to build an export business around in 2026, which product would you pick and why?

For example :

• Spices

• Jaggery

• Rice

• Isabgol (Psyllium Husk)

• Honey

• Cotton Towels

• Granite

• Animal Feed

• Chemicals

• Engineering Products

I'm curious to know which products experienced exporters, traders, and importers believe have the strongest potential over the next few years.

What would be your choice and what's the reasoning behind it?

India is one of the largest producers of jaggery (gur), and international demand seems to be growing in markets such as Indonesia, the USA, UAE, Malaysia, and other countries.

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While researching this sector, I noticed that most beginners focus on finding buyers, but experienced exporters often talk more about:

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• Quality consistency

• Moisture control during shipping

• Food safety compliance

• Packaging standards

• Documentation and certifications

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For those involved in food exports:

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What do you think is the biggest challenge when exporting jaggery internationally?

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I'd love to hear real world experiences from exporters, importers, distributors, or anyone working in the food trade industry.

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P.S. I recently created a detailed video explaining the jaggery export process, documents, quality requirements, and major importing countries.

I've been researching food exports from India recently and noticed that many products such as jaggery, spices, honey, psyllium husk (isabgol), rice and other agricultural products have growing international demand.

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However, when speaking with exporters and traders, the challenges seem very different from what most beginners expect.

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Some people struggle with:

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- Finding genuine buyers

- Product quality requirements

- Certifications and documentation

- Packaging standards

- Freight and logistics

- Payment security

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For those already involved in exports:

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What has been your biggest challenge while exporting food or agricultural products from India?

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Would be interesting to hear real experiences from exporters, importers and traders.

I've been researching different export products from India recently, and one thing I noticed is that many beginners focus only on highly competitive products like rice, onion, spices etc.

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However, there are several other products with growing international demand that don't get discussed as often. If you were starting an export business today with limited capital and no existing overseas buyers : Which product would you choose? Why that product? What would be your strategy to get the first buyer?

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I want to learn how experienced exporters think about product selection and market opportunities. Looking forward to hearing different perspectives.

I like to know how people got into international trade. Was it through a family business, a job, a logistics background, manufacturing, or simply by exploring opportunities online ?

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For those already exporting, what was the biggest challenge when you started ? I would be delighted to hear about various experiences and gain knowledge from them.