Is agency export the same as domestic sales? Come and find out!
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I don't quite understand the mode of trade. I'd like to ask if agency export is domestic sales? Recently, our company is considering expanding its business, which involves this aspect. Some people say that agency export is to help other enterprises sell their products abroad, while domestic sales is to sell products within the country, and the two are different. But I've also heard different opinions, saying that agency export can essentially be regarded as an extended form of domestic sales. So I'm a bit confused. Is agency export really domestic sales? I hope those who are knowledgeable can give a clear answer.
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Agency export is not domestic sales. Agency export means that an enterprise with the right to engage in import and export operations accepts the entrustment of other enterprises to handle the relevant matters of exporting goods on their behalf, and the final products flow to the foreign market. While domestic sales means that an enterprise sells the products it produces in the domestic market.
From the perspective of trading objects, the customers of agency export are mainly foreign purchasers; domestic sales are faced with domestic wholesalers, retailers or end consumers. In terms of the involved policies and regulations, agency export involves a series of policies for export trade such as export tax rebates and customs declaration; domestic sales mainly follow domestic tax, market supervision and other regulations.
From the perspective of risks, agency export faces risks such as exchange rate fluctuations, changes in foreign policies, and international trade frictions; domestic sales are more likely to face risks such as domestic market competition and changes in consumer preferences. Therefore, there are obvious differences between agency export and domestic sales in many aspects, and agency export cannot be equated with domestic sales.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The differences between agency export and domestic sales are quite obvious. The products of agency export need to be transported abroad, involving international logistics, customs clearance and other links, while domestic sales basically only need domestic transportation and distribution. Moreover, the settlement currencies are also different. Agency export usually uses foreign currencies, while domestic sales generally use RMB.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Definitely not the same. Agency export is related to the demand and competition in the international market. For example, different countries have different requirements for product standards. Domestic sales only need to meet domestic standards. And in terms of the collection cycle, due to the complexity of transportation and settlement processes, the cycle of agency export may be longer.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
From the perspective of operation procedures, agency export needs to communicate with foreign customers, handle export procedures and so on. Domestic sales mainly connect with domestic customers, and the procedures are relatively simple, without having to handle so many import and export related matters.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Agency export and domestic sales are also different in accounting treatment. Agency export has export tax rebate accounting and so on, while domestic sales mainly involves regular domestic tax treatment such as value-added tax. This also shows that the two are not the same thing.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The marketing methods of the two are quite different. Agency export needs to do promotion for the foreign market, understanding the local culture and consumption habits. Domestic sales focuses more on the characteristics of the domestic market, and the marketing channels and means are more in line with the domestic environment.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Agency export needs to consider international trade rules and treaties, such as some free trade agreements. Domestic sales only needs to follow domestic business rules, so agency export is not domestic sales.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
From the perspective of capital recovery, due to the many links, the capital recovery of agency export may be slow. Domestic sales is relatively faster. After all, the domestic market is closer and has fewer procedures, which also reflects the differences between the two.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
From the perspective of product pricing strategies, agency export needs to consider exchange rates, international freight and so on. Domestic sales mainly considers domestic costs, competition and so on. The influencing factors of the two pricing are different, which again shows that agency export is not domestic sales.