There are mainly two types of export agency: buyout type export agency and commission type export agency.
The buyout type export agency means that the agent purchases the goods from the consignor at the buyout price, and then exports and sells them in its own name to earn the price difference. Under this method, the agent bears the risks related to the ownership of the goods. It is suitable for manufacturing enterprises that hope to quickly recover funds, are not very familiar with the export process and do not want to participate too much in the subsequent sales links.
The commission type export agency, the agent sells the goods according to the price specified by the consignor and charges a certain percentage of commission according to the sales amount or quantity. The consignor retains the ownership of the goods and related risks. It is suitable for enterprises that have a certain understanding of overseas markets, hope to independently control the sales price and the ownership of the goods, and just use the agency channels. You can comprehensively choose the suitable type of export agency according to factors such as the company's financial situation and the willingness to control the export links.
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Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
There are mainly two types of export agency: buyout type export agency and commission type export agency.
The buyout type export agency means that the agent purchases the goods from the consignor at the buyout price, and then exports and sells them in its own name to earn the price difference. Under this method, the agent bears the risks related to the ownership of the goods. It is suitable for manufacturing enterprises that hope to quickly recover funds, are not very familiar with the export process and do not want to participate too much in the subsequent sales links.
The commission type export agency, the agent sells the goods according to the price specified by the consignor and charges a certain percentage of commission according to the sales amount or quantity. The consignor retains the ownership of the goods and related risks. It is suitable for enterprises that have a certain understanding of overseas markets, hope to independently control the sales price and the ownership of the goods, and just use the agency channels. You can comprehensively choose the suitable type of export agency according to factors such as the company's financial situation and the willingness to control the export links.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the company has greater financial pressure and wants to get the payment as soon as possible, the buyout type export agency may be more suitable, and the funds can be received in advance for production turnover.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If the company attaches great importance to brand building and customer relationship maintenance, the commission type export agency is better, and you can directly connect with customers yourself.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For enterprises that have just entered the export field and lack experience, the buyout type export agency allows the agent to handle many affairs and reduces their own burdens.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
For enterprises that have a large profit margin of products and want to control the sales rhythm, the commission type export agency can sell according to their own plans.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If an enterprise does not want to bear too many risks, the commission type export agency has relatively small risks because the ownership is in its own hands.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
For enterprises with abundant funds and hoping to expand overseas market channels, the buyout type export agency can open up the market with the help of agent resources.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
For enterprises that attach great importance to the pricing power of products, the commission type export agency can ensure sales at the price set by themselves.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
If an enterprise has less mastery of market information, the buyout type export agency can be provided with market feedback by the agent.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
For those who have strict control over the quality of goods and want to directly supervise the sales process, the commission type export agency can better meet the needs.