Trade category
Consumer Goods
Apparel, home goods, personal care and packaged products.
Overview
Trading consumer goods.
Consumer goods trade is shaped by product safety rules, labelling and the requirements of retailers in the destination market.
Order quantities, packaging configuration and compliance testing are typical points of negotiation.
- Apparel & footwear
- Home & kitchen
- Personal care
- Toys
- Packaged goods
Common trade characteristics
What usually defines the deal.
General characteristics of the category. Specific requirements always depend on the product, the parties and the destination.
- Compliance
- Safety testing and labelling rules differ by market.
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantities often apply per design or SKU.
- Packaging
- Retail-ready packaging and carton configuration matter.
- Social compliance
- Many buyers require factory audits.
For buyers
Buyer considerations
- Specify the safety and labelling requirements for your market.
- State quantities per SKU.
- Indicate audit requirements.
For suppliers
Supplier considerations
- State MOQs per design or SKU.
- List testing and audits completed.
- Describe customisation and private-label capability.
Documents often involved
Typical examples only. Requirements vary by product, origin and destination — always confirm with the relevant authority or adviser.
- Test reports
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
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