If you’ve been importing from China for a while, you already know the drill: the goods aren’t the hard part, the route is. Customs delays, unpredictable transit times, congested ports, the usual headaches that eat into your margins and your patience. That’s starting to shift. This past May, China and Pakistan marked 75 years of […]
Every October, Guangzhou becomes a meeting point for buyers, manufacturers and suppliers from around the world. The Canton Fair 2026 is no different. The 140th session will run from October 15 to November 4 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, with three separate phases covering everything from electronics and machinery to home goods, fashion, […]
If you’re a bulk importer, this is probably the most important business question you can ask yourself right now, before you commit to your next order, not after. The short answer is yes. China remains the most competitive sourcing market for Pakistani businesses, the trade relationship is stronger than it’s ever been, and demand for […]
The China-Pakistan import market is shifting and if you’re bringing in goods in bulk, the way you source, purchase, and ship is changing whether you’re paying attention or not. The importers who are winning right now aren’t necessarily the ones spending the most. They are the ones who’ve picked up on what’s different this year […]
Pakistan’s online shopping scene has changed a lot in the last couple of years. More people are buying on Daraz, scrolling Facebook shops, and ordering through Instagram pages than ever before. And for anyone looking to start or grow an online business, that’s a real opportunity sitting right there. But here’s where most people get […]
Every year, winter catches the same importers off guard. Not because they didn’t know it was coming, they just waited too long to act. By the time temperatures start dropping in November and buyers are actively looking, the smart importers already have their stock sitting in the warehouse, priced, and ready to move. The ones […]
Wedding season just hit pause and right now, most importers are doing the same thing they do every off-peak season, waiting. Sitting on low stock, watching the calendar, telling themselves they’ll order when things pick back up. Then things pick back up fast, stock runs out in the first two weeks, and the buyers who […]
You already know China is where the stock comes from. What you need to know is which stock is actually moving right now because not every unit you bring in is going to fly off the shelf at the same speed. Pakistan’s appliance buyers have gotten more specific. They know what they want, they compare […]
Most people find out the hard way. You don’t have to. There’s a moment every new importer goes through. They land on Alibaba; see a product they’ve been selling locally for Rs. 5,000 listed at the equivalent of Rs. 800, and think, this is it. I’ve cracked the code. So, they message the supplier, place […]
If you’re still figuring out what to import this season, you’re already behind. Here’s exactly what’s selling. Wedding season in Pakistan isn’t just a cultural moment; it’s a commercial goldmine. The sellers who cash in by October are the ones placing orders right now. Wallets open wide, and buyers stop asking “how much?” and start […]