Calgary-China: Import and Export

As you probably know, China is Calgary's leading supplier of goods because they cost less than anyone else. Even if you buy your inventory from someone local in Calgary, they probably buy from China! They may even buy from someone else, who buys from china. Do you know how many people are in the chain between YOUR inventory and your Calgary imports from China?

To be more cost effective, you should be sure that your inventory is not being resold more than once. Find out where your Calgary wholesaler is getting their supplies. There are many distributors who sell direct to stores without going through a wholesaler. If you can find a distributor (someone who buys direct from factories and "distributes" the fresh product to wholesalers and stores) who carries your line of imported inventory or a similar product, you may be able to cut your costs dramatically.

In this sink or swim economy, Calgary businesses deserve a leg up to help their bottom line stay above water. Don't be left behind because you weren't sure where you could save money in your business. Most people are paying more than they have to for their inventory supplies. You don't have to be one of them if you do a little investigating and get your imported products and business supplies somewhere else that sells them cheaper.

Importing goods from China to Calgary directly is a great way to cut costs in your business and help you stay in the red during this tough economy. You may even be able to find someone in Calgary who imports and distributes directly from China instead of going through another wholesaler elsewhere, and who handles your product or a product selection similar to yours.

Its even possible sometimes to go directly to the Chinese factory and buy from them. Imported goods from China are cheapest when they have not went through more middle men than necessary. However, a distributor has usually worked with the factories they buy from to get the best possibly price, much lower than you could manage on your own. Not only that, they usually work with a few factories and Chinese export businesses. They do all the hard work of getting you the best price and gathering together a selection of products from various manufacturers. So though its a great idea to cut out the second wholesaler, buying from a wholesaler who gets it direct from the manufacturer is also a great time and money saving idea.