Export Journal
Buying from India
Practical guidance for importers sourcing from Indian suppliers.
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Buying from India
How to source agricultural products from India
A practical sequence for importers: define the specification, check registrations, test samples, start with a trial, agree terms and inspect before shipment.
- 02
Buying from India
What to include in an import enquiry
A checklist for writing an enquiry that gets a useful answer from an Indian exporter: product, specification, quantity, packing, port, Incoterm and documents.
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Buying from India
How export pricing works: from ex-works to CIF
What goes into an Indian export price, how it builds from ex-works to FOB to CIF, and which factors move it. No price lists, just the structure.
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Buying from India
Understanding MOQ in export trade
Why exporters set minimum order quantities, how trial orders and container loads differ, and how to negotiate an MOQ that works for both sides.
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