Finding Southeast Asian Distributors
Distributors, now more than ever, are service providers. Plays an important role in connecting the manufacturers and customers. Enables you to access to international markets while avoiding logistic issues and many trade-related risks. Speak to our consultants to get more in depth in finding Southeast Asian distributors for your business .
Southeast Asian Distributors
The business function of a distributor is to break the bulk and be a negotiator between food producers and food operators – example retailers or restaurants. Distributors will cut down the large volumes of products from producers into smaller quantities. Distributor supply both aspects of the food industry; the consumed-at-home-side, the retailers (groceries/convenient stores) and away-from-home side (restaurants/schools/hospitals). Distributor purchases, stores, sells and deliver those products, providing food service operators with access to item from variety of manufacturers. Food service distribution companies can range in sizes from one-truck operation to very large, national corporations.

Types of Distributors
Tend to be large organisation cater to large market. Carrying thousands of different products that a large range of operators might need. All goods are sold in high volume. Range of product is large but generic. However, they do not carry niche products.
Focus on smaller type of category . They might carry products that broadline distributor would not be able to provide. For example, a fresh seafood distributor will have the supply chain and food safety skills to be able to provide fresh seafood to a seafood restaurant. Carry specialised or niche products.
Does not sell directly to the food service operators but buy directly from producers and make it into smaller quantities for smaller, local and niche distributors. Serve smaller or individually owned food service operations that do not have enough volume to buy from large broadline distributors.
More of a wholesaler than a distributor because they do not transport products to food service operators. Somewhat, operators will go to a cash & carry warehouse to purchase and pickup their products directly.
So the question you may have is; you have a product that you would like to sell to this vast industry. And you are targeting to cater the Southeast Asian consumers. However, your warehouse is headquartered in China. How you can get your products into distributions and onto store's shelves?
In addition, does the warehouse in China is Halal compliant because in order to export to countries in Southeast Asia for example Malaysia and Indonesia, by right the products should be Halal certified. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia has the largest economy and it is consistently growing. Halal certification is to ensure that the products are in compliance with Halal requirements stipulated in the standards for production, preparation, handling and storage...
So the question you may have is; you have a product that you would like to sell to this vast industry. And you are targeting to cater the Southeast Asian consumers. However, your warehouse is headquartered in China. How you can get your products into distributions and onto store's shelves?
In addition, does the warehouse in China is Halal compliant because in order to export to countries in Southeast Asia for example Malaysia and Indonesia, by right the products should be Halal certified. In Southeast Asia, Indonesia has the largest economy and it is consistently growing. Halal certification is to ensure that the products are in compliance with Halal requirements stipulated in the standards for production, preparation, handling and storage of Halal food and must be verified by the respective certifying bodies. Having a relevant, new or better product that consumers are interested in is the key.
You also need to build demand with the operator. Does your product something that will enhance their services? Will it help them to compete in the market? It is important to understand that when you are building a demand in a certain region or with a niche type of operator, it will be essential for your products to be picked up by the appropriate distributors that serves the niche or region.
With our established collaborations and relationship with multiple partners across the globe, we are able to help companies to search for distributors across the region. DagangHalal provides a consultancy services to assist companies finding excellent resources of distributors based on our database. In our business, we already have a broad customer base. Hence, this will allow us to meet with other industry professionals who are looking to expand in the Southeast Asian market.
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