r/exportersindia

Hi everyone,

Me and my partner are planning to start exporting pharmaceutical antibiotics from India to Africa, mainly Kenya.

We already have a drug licence and are now researching the export side seriously.

Had a few questions for experienced exporters:

• Is Kenya a good market for Indian antibiotics right now?
• How difficult is PPB registration?
• Is it better to work with distributors or directly with hospitals/pharmacies?
• What payment terms are safest when starting out?
• Any common scams or mistakes we should watch out for?

Would really appreciate any advice or connections from people already exporting pharma to Africa. Thank you!

40ft High Cube. Floor loaded.

50 kg bags per sack.

Arabic labelling on all bags as

per UAE import requirements.

India produces over 75% of the

world's turmeric the Middle East

is one of the strongest corridors

for this commodity.

Happy to answer any questions about

spice exports, agri documentation

or the India-UAE corridor. 👇

Hey Exporters community, currently I am working on the database of genuine importers, who are importing from India. Importers of FMCG and agro commodities.

I am following a multiple filter system to filter out this database.

This ain't no google maps scrap.

Let me break how i am filtering out--

1. CHA Data- I have personal connections with CHA's and forwarders. I brag about the database of Importers of one year.

2. Claude- That CHA database is toooooo large. So i am using Claude premium. Claude short out around 45000 contacts out of 135000 contacts(Claude checked their website, social media, their business activities, emails, and other factors so that i can short out high quality)

3. In this last step i am using Claude data to checkout on platforms like VOLZA, import Yeti, mirror data from both imports.

Currently I have shorted around 150 leads and am expecting the data would be gonna around 3800-4000, leads.

Pure importers lead, no shit.

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Need Dry Coconut Shells (Broken) for Burning Purpose

✅ Moisture Required: Only 2%–3%

✅ Quantity Needed: 300 Tons Weekly

✅ Regular Bulk Purchase

✅ Looking for Direct Suppliers / Factory Owners

Interested suppliers can contact with: • Product photos/videos

• Moisture details

• Loading location

• Best price quotation

WhatsApp / DM me directly.

9347714107

We have customers mainly from african countries and using PayPal to receive international payments in india. I think PayPal allows payment by credit/debit card in those countries but not from bank account.

I am looking for any payment gateway where customers can make payment directly from their bank account.

Hello All,

I wanted to export granite to Afghanistan from india. Is anyone know best forwarding agent/ shipping company to operate for Afghanistan from india.

Thanks

I am currently starting work for a company abroad which has no establishment here. So I am working as a proprietor contractor as required by them. I can't seem to narrow down the best bank to open my current account with for the proprietorship to receive monthly inward remittances at a good conversion spread (I want between 15 to 70 paisa), and most are offering me a spread of 1.5Rs or at IBR (Bank/Card Rates).

Has anyone done this before or something similar, and can you please point me in the right direction?

Hello everyone,

We are a producer and exporter of premium quality Vetiver Roots and Vetiver Essential Oil from Tamil Nadu, India. Unlike traders, we directly source and process our own vetiver roots and distill the oil in our own distillation plant, which helps us maintain consistent quality and purity.

We can provide:

-Premium Vetiver Roots

-Vetiver Essential Oil

-Lab Reports / Quality Test Reports

-Bulk quantities for export

Custom packing based on buyer requirements

Recently, we successfully completed shipments to France and Dubai, and the feedback from clients regarding the fragrance, color, and quality was very positive.

However, finding genuine foreign buyers and long-term importers has been quite challenging. We are looking to connect with:

-Essential oil importers

-Perfume manufacturers

-Aromatherapy brands

-Incense manufacturers

-Natural fragrance companies

-Herbal/raw material importers

If anyone here has suggestions on:

-International marketplaces

-Trade groups or communities

-Importers/distributors interested in vetiver products

…it would really help us.

Open to networking, partnerships, and export opportunities worldwide.

Thank you.

Keep seeing the same thing with first-time exporters, the buyer's ready, the goods are ready, but everything stalls because the licenses and compliance aren't in place.

Before you can actually ship, there's a handful of non-negotiables: your IEC to legally trade, the AD Code registered at your port so your container doesn't get held up, an LUT so you're not paying IGST upfront and chasing refunds for months, and an RCMC if you want to claim export incentives like RoDTEP. Miss any one and your first shipment can sit stuck for weeks.

The frustrating part: most of this can be sorted in just a few days if you know the process. Most first-timers don't, and end up losing weeks.

We help new exporters get all of this done fast, so the first shipment actually moves on time. Happy to help if you're stuck.

Anyone here Coconut Coal Shell (Cube Briquettes) manufacturer present here or does any one know any importer who imports the same?

Requirement - 5-10 MTon/Monthly

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 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.

Hey everyone,

I currently run a retail business in India and I am completely trapped in a 15-hour daily operational grind with thin margins, high SKU fatigue, and zero leverage. I want to exit this local retail pit and pivot my core strengths—high-ticket B2B sales and pharma domain knowledge—into international trade.

I am currently debating between two specific vehicles to enter the export market:

Merchant Pharma Export: Private-labeling standard generics via third-party WHO-GMP manufacturers in hubs like Gujarat or Himachal, registering the brand/dossier, and selling directly to wholesalers or hospital networks in semi-regulated markets (like East Africa or CIS countries).

Pharma Export Commission Brokerage (Indenting Agent): Acting as a pure matchmaker. Connecting international buyers directly with licensed Indian manufacturers, earning a fixed 5% to 8% commission, and carrying zero product liability, licensing hurdles, or asset drag.

My Dilemma:

On paper, the Brokerage model looks like the ultimate asset-light leverage play because I don't have to handle logistics, compliance, or capital risk. However, knowing how the ground reality works in India, I have a massive trust issue. Factory owners have endless jugaads to bypass an NDA or a broker on the second or third order once the connection is made.

The Merchant Export model seems to create an unbreakable moat because I would own the brand registration, the trademark, and control the financial flow (Letters of Credit). But it obviously requires more compliance, initial friction, and legal setups.

My Questions to Active Indian Exporters:

For those acting as pure brokers/indenting agents, how do you actually protect your commission? Is the fear of being bypassed by the manufacturer a real constant struggle, or are there bulletproof ways to secure your cut long-term?

Is jumping straight into Merchant Export as the principal the only real way to build an autonomous, scalable business under real Indian market conditions?

If you were in my shoes—looking to maximize high-ticket B2B sales skills while keeping operational hours down to a manageable 8-hour day—which vehicle would you choose to escape the domestic grind?

Should I just join an export class to learn the ins and out before jumping into any conclusions?

(Note: Just to clarify, this query is entirely based on my own observations and reading of the market. I did use an AI tool at the very end simply to help polish up the grammar and structure before posting.)

I want to discuss with exporters who are exporting rn

As i am new in this field please suggest to me what kind of bank account should i open

My friend told me there are certain types of bank accounts for forex and export but still don't know

Also please tell me which bank is suitable for service and MAB (minimum Available Balance) I prefer PNB

I have other banks name Canera Bank, BOB

Also exporters are facing issues with AD code that Banks are not giving so tell ne please

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.

Hello,
We are looking for suppliers or manufacturers.
We need 100% arabica instant freeze dried and spray dried coffee.
Please reach out at info@radianceoverseas.com
We are looking for long term partnership.
Thanks in advance.

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....

I have seen some ex-sailors and master mariner like me have their own NVOCC business ., the path even I don't know considering things were easy before compared to know.

But those who are in this trade., can you give an insight that is maritime background a leverage which I can use later , at present I do not know anything about the logistics trade even though being the core component in the global supply chain.

I do plan to enter as an employee first in a logistics /freight company before going full fledge independently.