|
 To buy wholesale in Zona Libre de Colon has become more complex with the increase supply and demand of consumer goods. Since the economic crisis has hit the world, foreign companies are looking into new markets such as Latin America and the Caribbean.
To summarize, there are 3 different options to buy wholesale in the Zona Libre de Colon:
*Order from local distributors or agents representing international companies
*Order from Latin American and Caribbean manufacturers
*Find wholesalers online thanks to online B2B marketplaces
1- Purchase from local distributors or agent representing different foreign companies
Most companies in Latin America and the Caribbean will buy from local distributors, wholesalers and agents who represent several foreign brands and manufacturers. This allows them to decrease their initial investment as well as not worry about international procedures such as shipping and customs procedures. You can find very often wholesale distributors located in tax free zones such as the "Zona Libre de Colon" in Panama or the "Zona Franca de Iquique (ZOFRI)" in Chile. It is important to state that almost every country in Latin America and the Caribbean has its own tax free zone in order to boost trade and these geographic location have become strong trading platforms in the region.
2- Purchase from manufacturers in Latin America and the Caribbean
To decrease shipping and logistics fees, it is beneficial to order from manufacturers located in the region. This allows better communication as the same language is spoken between the supplier and buyer. This also allows for more cost effective prices as no intermediaries are adding additional costs to the final product value. This also reduces costs due to customs duty
3- Browse wholesalers on B2B marketplaces and business portals
Thanks to the internet, there has been an increase in online trade portals and marketplaces. The leaders are big names such as Alibaba, Tradekey, EC21 etc. These marketplaces are very strong on an international level but lack presence of Latin American and Caribbean companies. Why? This region is developing and is learning about the tools available to them and is starting to understand the importance of having an online presence for their company. The increase in entrepreneurship in the internet business within the region is also booming. Latin America and the Caribbean just created its first trade portal and marketplace www.mercatrade.com that is holding up to the international standards of design and programming and has adapted itself to the needs of the region.
To find business opportunities, Buy Wholesale in Zona Libre Colon. To search for manufacturers, wholesalers and buyers, please visit the Companies Zona Libre Colon .
|
|
