ABOUT THE COMPANY
DAOYUAN TRADING CO., LIMITED provides a full range of logistics and trade services. Logistics process design, warehouse management, and global procurement are carried out at a high professional level, taking into account the specific characteristics of each individual shipment.
Our experienced specialists resolve tasks efficiently and develop optimal solutions to minimize client costs.
DAOYUAN provides professional advisory services to foreign trade participants. Upon request, we promptly supply all necessary information on any transport, logistics, and customs matters, including:
- calculation of logistics schemes for the export and import of goods
- sourcing suppliers worldwide
- cargo storage solutions
- analysis of tariff and non-tariff restrictions
We advise on:
- which banking institutions to work with and in which currency
- how to avoid financial losses in settlements with foreign counterparties
- which documents must be prepared to execute a foreign trade transaction
- which taxes and other mandatory payments are due under a foreign trade contract
- which currency regulation requirements must be observed
All DAOYUAN employees are highly qualified, professionally competent, and possess an excellent knowledge of customs and tax legislation. This enables us to address the full spectrum of foreign economic activity issues and to accurately assess all pricing and legal risks. Contact us for a consultation, and you will be free from any problems associated with the import and export of your products.
OVERVIEW
Import trading refers to the process of bringing goods into a country from abroad for subsequent sale on the domestic market. This process encompasses all stages — from procurement from foreign suppliers to delivery to the warehouse and sale to end buyers.
In a broader context, import trading may be regarded as a form of international trade in which the importing company acts as an intermediary between a foreign manufacturer and a local consumer, managing logistics, customs clearance, and product distribution.
OUR SERVICES
LOGISTICS / TRADING / CONSULTING
We assist with procurement and provide support in organizing the delivery and storage/warehousing of purchased goods.
We manage all processes, facilitating the import and export of goods from countries around the world for our clients. We oversee everything: from procurement to documentation.
We develop and implement effective, tailored solutions at every stage of import-export operations.
Procurement (supply) is a key element of any industrial enterprise’s operations. This function is aimed at preventing shortages of raw materials, supplies, and components necessary for uninterrupted production. Effective procurement is achieved through establishing stable supplier relationships, ensuring consistent deliveries, and implementing a goods acceptance and quality control system.
At the production stage, every enterprise faces a fundamental choice: either to produce the required resources in-house or to source them from third-party manufacturers. This decision significantly affects the company’s development strategy and determines the course of action going forward.
When preference is given to purchasing from external suppliers, the procurement department must adhere to a set of requirements: to acquire goods at the most competitive price while maintaining high quality standards; to maintain optimal material inventories for production; to engage only with reliable and trusted suppliers; and to continuously seek reductions in procurement costs.
Supplier selection is the first critical step in the procurement process. It is carried out either among established business partners or among new companies with which no prior relationship exists. In the latter case, certain risks apply, making it important to evaluate potential suppliers against a number of criteria: availability of own production facilities, stable financial standing, competitive pricing, quality guarantees, geographic location, and industry reputation. This approach helps to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the supply process.
Stages of Import Trading
- Supplier identification: Selecting a foreign company that manufactures the required goods.
- Negotiation and contract execution: Discussing delivery terms and agreeing on prices, timelines, and order volumes.
- Payment for goods: Transferring funds to the foreign supplier in accordance with the contract.
- Cargo transportation: Moving goods from the country of export to the country of import.
- Warehouse storage: Placing goods in a warehouse for further processing and distribution.
- Product sales: Selling goods to end buyers or distributors.