Import Gypsum Agency: A Profitable Niche Business

When Mr. Zhang first heard about "import gypsum agency", his reaction was the same as that of most people: "Do we still need to import gypsum?" In fact, this seemingly niche industry is quietly rising at an annual growth rate of 15%. From dental molds to building decorations, high-end gypsum products have long infiltrated the capillaries of our lives. This article will lift the veil of mystery from the import gypsum agency and take you to discover the golden track in this sub-sector.

Although the domestic gypsum output is large, dental clinic operators like Ms. Li insist on using German imported gypsum: "The 0.01-millimeter precision gap determines whether a denture fits." The core advantages of imported gypsum are reflected in three dimensions:

• Purity standard: The impurity content of European gypsum is controlled below 0.3%, far better than the domestic industry standard of 1.5%
• Crystal structure: The β-type hemihydrate gypsum formed by special processes increases the flexural strength by 40%
• Functional additives: For example, a certain brand represented by Zhongshitong adds rare earth elements to shorten the setting time

The threshold of this industry is higher than expected. A senior practitioner revealed: "Just understanding the HS code has eliminated 30% of the entrants." Successful agents often possess the following characteristics:

• Accurately identify terminal needs (the demand differences in medical, art, and industrial fields are huge)
• Establish a stable overseas supply chain (the combination of Middle Eastern gypsum mines and Western European processing plants is the optimal)
• Provide value-added technical services (such as training customers on 3D printing gypsum applications)

With the tightening of environmental protection policies, the import gypsum agency is undergoing structural adjustment:

• Green certification: The EU CE certification has added a carbon footprint clause
• Customized services: Architectural firms are beginning to require gypsum with exclusive color numbers
• Technical cross-border: Dental scanning data is directly transmitted to the gypsum production end

If you are considering entering this field, you might as well ask yourself three questions first: Can you distinguish the particle size differences between Turkish and French gypsum? Do you understand the newly implemented ASTM C472 standard in 2024? Do you have the ability to provide customers with a complete gypsum solution rather than just products? The future of this industry belongs to those "compound players" who understand both trade and technology.

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