Imports

The import of goods by maritime transport grew steadily in 2017, following the trend of recent years. Despite the strikes last year in Spanish ports, maritime traffic achieved its best result since 2006 with a growth of over 7% and with the ports of Barcelona, Valencia, and Algeciras leading the way. As for goods, chemicals, […]

The imminent expiration of the antidumping measures affecting Chinese imports of products such as aluminum sheets in rolls and non-stainless steel sheets has raised concerns among European producers. The European Commission has responded by opening an investigation to determine whether the normal value of production and sales costs of a representative country is indeed affected […]

Promotional cosmetic bags have a very good reception no matter the target audience of the company giving them away. The key to success when importing promotional cosmetic bags lies in choosing the right materials, design, and dimensions. Personalization with corporate identity and the appropriate color ensures a wide reach in spreading the brands that use […]

More and more entrepreneurs are opting to manufacture clothing in Bangladesh. One of the main reasons why the country has become a major textile factory is the reduction of tariffs to 0%. This measure benefits European importers and the Asian country itself, which has seen the textile sector as an important source of income for […]

The U.S. withdrawal from the Asia-Pacific treaty will make China the dominant exporter, multiplying opportunities for business with imports from other Asian countries The Free Trade Agreement, known as the Asia-Pacific Treaty, was signed by 21 countries to protect their economies and prevent China from monopolizing exports by imposing its rules on the rest of […]

Investing in “made in Spain” design and manufacturing in China is an advantageous way to save costs while maintaining the quality of products. Raw materials and labor are much cheaper in Asian countries, resulting in higher profit margins.This is one of the main reasons why companies prefer to focus on design and outsource production to […]

The Silk Road shortens times, but the ship is the most used means due to its cost and higher frequencies This was highlighted during a recent visit to Spain by Mao Wenjing, president of the Foundation for the Exchange between Yiwu and Spain (FIYE). Although the train is designed for freight transport, Mao Wenjing has […]

The furniture industry moves billions of euros each year, both in domestic manufacturing and in imported furniture from Asia. The Asian continent has become one of the benchmarks in furniture production and export. Sector fairs are an excellent opportunity to discover innovations and anticipate the season with furniture manufactured in China.The most important furniture and […]

Finding reliable suppliers, planning production, and understanding import costs are key to making profitable business deals Production Lead Times in China One of the things to consider for import profitability is production lead times, especially when intending to market seasonal goods like clothing. In this sense, import planning must begin at least six months in […]

Learning to negotiate in China according to their customs and culture is the first step to establishing good business relationships Doing business in China means immersing oneself in a culture that is radically different from the Western culture. It is not just about the language itself but also about customs and non-verbal communication. Knowing these […]