Looking for new import / export opportunities

Question

I work as an alternative therapist by trade in the uk. On the side I have been importing therapeutic equipment from china that relates to my line of work.
I am looking for new opportunities in import and export.
I’m in very early stages.
I have family in Pakistan and I am interested in importing goods to the uk. I want to know is there a way I can find out what the most viable and profitable items I can import.
I’d like to know how to get in touch with suppliers and then who to sell these products to in the uk

I hope you can point me in the right direction.
Right now all I have is the eagerness to get into import and export and need to be pointed in the right direction.

Answer

Dear Anjum,

Thank you for your question.

Seeing as you are new to exporting, it is a good idea to contact your local UK Trade & Investment, International Trade Team. They can give you help and advice on doing business overseas eg are you ready to export, which markets to consider ect….

London International Trade Team

10-12 Queen Elizabeth Street

London, SE1 2JN

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7234 3050

For general enquiries about exporting, please contact our Enquiries team on +44 (0)20 7234 3000 or email: [email protected]

The Insititute of Export run export training courses which you may also find useful. http://www.export.org.uk/training

Hope that this helps.

Regards,

Jennie

Export Action Plan