Which imported foods are difficult to be an agent for? Come and share your experiences!
I want to be an agent for imported food, but I heard that it's not easy to be an agent for some imported foods. I'd like to ask everyone which imported foods may encounter more difficulties during the agency process. Is it because of a short shelf life, low market acceptance, or some other reasons? I hope friends with experience can share their insights so that I can avoid potential pitfalls in advance. Thank you!












Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Generally speaking, imported foods with a short shelf life are difficult to be an agent for. For example, some freshly baked goods and fresh milk. It takes a long time to transport them from abroad to China and then to the sales terminal. A slight delay may easily lead to the expiration date approaching or even passing, causing losses.
There are also niche specialty foods with low market acceptance, such as some foods with unique regional flavors and strange tastes. Consumers have low awareness and willingness to buy, and it's difficult to promote them. In addition, foods with high customs inspection and quarantine requirements are also difficult to be an agent for, such as meats and aquatic products. Once they fail the inspection, not only will the goods be detained, but there may also be risks such as fines. These factors need to be fully considered when acting as an agent.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Some imported high - end chocolates, with relatively high prices, have limited purchase willingness among ordinary consumers. The market is relatively narrow, and it may take some effort to open up the market as an agent.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Some imported foods that require special storage conditions are difficult to be an agent for. For example, ice - cream that needs to be transported in a full - chain cold storage. The transportation and storage costs are high. If there are problems in the cold - chain link, the product quality will be affected, resulting in large losses.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Imported functional foods are also difficult to be an agent for. Consumers have doubts about the efficacy of such products. The market education cost is high, and it's extremely difficult to promote them.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Imported foods with complex raw material components are troublesome for customs inspection and review. If the ingredient labeling does not meet domestic standards, problems are likely to occur, and the agency risk is high.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Some imported traditional specialty pickled foods may not be popular in other regions due to large differences in taste. It's difficult to expand the market as an agent.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Imported handmade foods with complex and hard - to - replicate processes have limited production. Subsequent replenishment may not be timely, resulting in unstable supply as an agent.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Imported snack brands with low popularity. Consumers haven't heard of them. Lacking brand influence, a large amount of publicity costs need to be invested to open up the market.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Imported health - care teas. The domestic tea beverage market is highly competitive, and consumers' habits have been formed. It's not easy to seize market share after becoming an agent for such products.