How to get started with importing milk for agency?
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I have always been quite interested in the imported milk market and feel that acting as an agent for imported milk is a good business opportunity. But I have no experience and have no idea how to start importing milk as an agent. For example, what procedures need to be handled, how to find reliable sources, and how to do market promotion, etc. I hope experienced friends can give me some advice, thank you!
Trade Expert Insights Answers
You can proceed with acting as an agent for imported milk in the following steps:
First, regarding procedures, you need to register a company with the relevant business scope, such as food sales. You also need to obtain relevant certificates such as a food business permit to ensure legal and compliant operations.
Next, for sourcing, you should go through formal channels, such as participating in international food expos to meet some high-quality foreign suppliers, or you can contact sources through qualified import agents. When inspecting, pay attention to milk source quality, production process, brand reputation, etc.
In terms of market promotion, first conduct market research to understand local consumers' preferences for imported milk, their purchasing power, etc. You can promote through various online and offline channels. Online promotion can be done through social media and e-commerce platforms. Offline, you can stock in supermarkets, maternal and infant stores, and hold promotional activities.
When acting as an agent for imported milk, you must first clarify your target customer group, whether it is primarily the maternal and infant market or the general consumer group, so that you can more targetedly find suitable products and conduct promotions.
Remember to understand the relevant quality standards and inspection requirements for imported milk, so as to ensure that the products you represent comply with domestic regulations, otherwise it is easy to have problems.
When negotiating cooperation with suppliers, be sure to clarify key terms such as price, supply volume, and delivery time to avoid disputes later on.
You can pay more attention to industry dynamics and policy changes, as sometimes policy adjustments may affect the imported milk agency business.