Inland Enterprises' Counterattack! The Hidden Tactics of Sichuan's Agency for Import and Export

When foreign - trade enterprises in coastal areas are scrambling for international orders, Sichuan enterprises are quietly opening up a new track through the import - export agency model. Mr. Zhang sold Sichuan pepper to Dubai through a certain agency company in Chengdu last year, and Ms. Li's Shu embroidery handicrafts entered a Parisian buy - hand store through an agency channel - these cases reveal a neglected truth: Inland provinces can also play international trade well.

Why Choose the Agency Model?

Compared with building an in - house foreign - trade team, the import - export agency business has three core advantages:

• Cost - saving: Eliminate million - level investments such as AEO customs certification and the construction of an international logistics system
• Risk aversion: The agent bears professional risks such as letter - of - credit review and exchange - rate fluctuations
• Efficiency improvement: On average, it shortens the market access cycle by 3 - 6 months, especially suitable for special categories such as food and Chinese medicinal materials

The Unique Value of Sichuan's Agency Institutions

Local agency enterprises, relying on their in - depth understanding of western industries, have constructed a differentiated service network:

• "Door - to - door" solutions for railway transportation of the China - Europe Railway Express (Chengdu - Chongqing)
• International certification services for geographical indication products such as Sichuan liquor and Sichuan tea
• Localized customs clearance teams in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Central and Eastern Europe

Analysis of Practical Cases

Ms. Li's case is quite representative: Her bamboo - woven products were completed through an agency company:

• EU CE certification (saving 4 months)
• Compliance filing under the German Packaging Act
• Pre - warehousing in the bonded warehouse of the Port of Hamburg

Ultimately, the product's gross profit margin increased by 22%, and a potential fine of 600,000 euros due to non - compliance with environmental protection standards was avoided.

Action Guide: How to Choose an Agency Service Provider

Enterprises are recommended to evaluate from three dimensions:

• Check the export data of similar products in the past three years (request for desensitized cases)
• Confirm whether they have the necessary qualifications for the target country (such as FDA registration, REACH testing, etc.)
• Test the emergency response speed (it is recommended to simulate the scenario of letter - of - credit dishonor)

When the logo of "Made in Sichuan" begins to appear in Berlin supermarkets and Tokyo department stores, have you found the most suitable business partner? Welcome to share your foreign - trade transformation story in the comment area, or send a private message to obtain the latest industry policy interpretation report.