The BharatMart sourcing flow
Most cross-border B2B procurement breaks down across five fragmented stages: supplier discovery, price discovery, sample evaluation, freight booking, and customs clearance. Each stage typically involves a different vendor and a different invoice. BharatMart compresses the lot into a single managed flow:
- Submit an RFQ — describe what you need, quantity, target landed price, destination port. Free.
- Receive vetted quotes — within 24-48 hours we route the RFQ to relevant pre-audited suppliers and return only quotes that meet your spec.
- Sample & approve — order paid samples directly through the platform; we coordinate courier delivery to your address.
- Place the production order — payment held in escrow until factory inspection report clears.
- Ship and clear — sea freight, air freight or door-to-door consolidation, with HSN/HS code support and customs documentation handled.
Where we source from
BharatMart maintains active supplier networks in:
China
Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu, Ningbo. Electronics, accessories, plastics, hardware, packaging.
India
Mumbai, Tirupur, Surat, Jaipur, Coimbatore. Textiles, garments, jewellery, leather, generics.
Turkey
Istanbul, Bursa, Denizli. Apparel, home textiles, leather, food & beverage.
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi. Footwear, furniture, electronics assembly, agricultural goods.
UAE & GCC
Dubai, Sharjah, Riyadh. Re-export hub, food & beverage, automotive parts.
Europe
Italy, Germany, Poland. Premium machinery, food, design-led consumer goods.
What makes our supplier base different
Every supplier on BharatMart goes through a four-step verification before they receive a single RFQ:
- Trade licence verification — registered company, valid for the products listed.
- Factory ownership check — confirms whether the supplier owns production or is a trading agent (relevant to MOQ negotiations).
- Export history — minimum 12 months of demonstrable export shipments.
- Banking and reference — verified business bank account and at least two trade references.
Sourcing categories
While we'll source any legal commercial product on request, we have specialist desks for high-volume categories: electronics, industrial machinery, and apparel and textiles. More about BharatMart.
Frequently asked
What's the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
MOQs are supplier-specific. Through BharatMart's consolidation, we can often combine smaller buyers into a single PO, bringing per-unit MOQs down by 60-80% versus going factory-direct.
How are payments protected?
BharatMart escrow holds buyer payment until the factory passes an independent quality inspection. Funds release after the buyer signs off the inspection report.
Do you handle import documentation?
Yes — BL/AWB, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and HS-code support are included in our managed-shipping option.