- Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
Government-recognized councils promote specific sectors.
Examples:
- APEDA – For agro products
- GJEPC – For gems and jewellery
- EPCH – For handicrafts
- B2B Marketplaces
Join to access buyer-seller meets, trade missions, and global events.
Examples:
- Alibaba, IndiaMART, TradeIndia, ExportersIndia
Exporters of garments, chemicals, spices, etc. actively list their products and get buyer inquiries.
- International Trade Fairs & Exhibitions
Examples:
- Gulfood (Dubai) – For processed food exporters
- Heimtextil (Germany) – For home textiles
- Canton Fair (China) – For consumer goods
Book stalls via ITPO or EPCs.
Collect the exhibitor’s directory from the Exhibition.
- Email Outreach with Lead Generation Tools
Examples:
- Use Hunter.io, Apollo.io to get verified email IDs of buyers.
- Exporter of hand tools may target procurement managers in Germany or France.
- LinkedIn Outreach – People & Group Search
- Search for “Import Manager – Food”, “Home Décor Retailer Europe”
- Join groups like “Global Trade Exporters & Importers”, “India Export Network”
DM relevant profiles and share your company intro and catalog.
- Indian Embassies / Commercial Wings Abroad
Request buyer data from Indian Missions in:
- Nigeria for auto parts
- Vietnam for engineering goods
- Chile for spices
Embassy officers often help connect exporters with genuine importers.
- Artificial Intelligence tool
(Free Demo or Paid subscriptions)
Examples:
- ImportGenius, Volza, Trademo, Panjiva, Dollar Business, India Mart etc.
- Identify buyers of cocopeat or bath towels in the US or Netherlands.
Use actual shipping data to contact importers of similar products.
- Your Own Export Website with SEO
Target search terms like:
- “Buy incense sticks from India”
- “Wholesale plastic hangers India”
Add inquiry form, product videos, and certifications to gain trust.
- WhatsApp & Telegram Buyer Groups
Join groups like:
- African Importers Group
- Middle East FMCG Network
Actively engage and share your product line and availability.
- Bilateral Business Councils & Chambers
These foster trade between India and specific countries.
Examples:
- Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IJCCI)
- Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
- India-Korea Business Forum
These chambers host seminars, delegation meets, and share importer contacts.
- Foreign Trade Promotion Organizations
Government-run agencies from importing countries.
Examples:
- JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) – For exporters of Indian handicrafts, chemicals, Ayurveda products.
- TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) – For machinery or electronics.
Many such agencies have buyer lists and directories to assist Indian suppliers.
- Online Yellow Pages & White Pages
Search for wholesalers, importers, and distributors by category and country.
Examples:
- Yellowpages.com (USA)
- Europages.com (Europe)
- Whitepages.com
Filter by industry (e.g., “Food Importers in Canada” or “Textile Distributors in Dubai”)
- Google Maps Search
Use location-specific searches like:
- “Spice importers in Amsterdam”
- “Tea wholesalers in Nairobi”
- “Textile showrooms in Berlin”
Call or email them directly with your product details.
- Trade Directories by Country
Examples:
- ThomasNet (USA) – For industrial buyers
- Kompass.com – Global buyers directory
- Yellowpages.co.za – South Africa
Use these to filter by buyer category and region.
- Local Country-Based Agents or Distributors
Contact directly or through their agents and distributors.
- Laxmi Stores, Taj Spices etc. in U.K.
- Mohini and Mani, The little India Supermarket etc. in Australia
- Patel Brothers for USA
- Join International Forums and Networks
Such as:
- UNCTAD’s Trade Point Network
- Global Trade Alert
- FIEO GlobalLinker
Access verified contacts and export leads.
- Social Media promos
Run ads targeting buyer queries on Facebook, Instagram or ‘LinkedIn”
- “Buy mango pulp UK”
- “Bulk towel supplier India”
Run lead generation campaigns with landing page links.
- Trade Promotion Councils & Bodies
Examples:
- FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organizations)
- TPCI (Trade Promotion Council of India) – Agri & F&B specific
- PHDCII, CII, ASSOCHAM
Get invited to trade meets, virtual buyer-seller events.
- Participate in Government Trade Delegations
Join Indian delegations under:
- Commerce Ministry
- FIEO or EEPC
To countries like UAE, Vietnam, South Africa
Real buyer networking + govt support.
20. Chamber of Commerce Memberships
Get listed and network via:
- FIEO
- CII
- ASSOCHAM
- PHDCCI
