Asia Trade Office
TRADING PROCESS

B2B TRANSACTION PROCESS

International commodity transactions follow a structured process. Transactions do not proceed on a 'product available — send payment' basis. Each stage is confirmed before proceeding to the next.

01

INQUIRY

Buyer submits product inquiry with required quantity, destination port, specification and commercial terms.

02

BUYER KYC

Buyer company profile, business activity and relevant documentation reviewed. KYC is standard procedure for B2B commodity transactions.

03

SPECIFICATION CONFIRMATION

Required grade, quality parameters, packing and quantity confirmed with buyer prior to supply verification.

04

COMMERCIAL OFFER

Commercial offer prepared once supply is verified and terms are aligned. Pricing is based on quantity, Incoterm, origin and payment structure.

05

SUPPLY / SELLER VERIFICATION

Supply source capacity, product availability and export compliance verified. Seller documentation reviewed where applicable.

06

SPA / CONTRACT

Agreed commercial terms formalised under Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) or applicable trade contract.

07

PAYMENT INSTRUMENT

Payment structure confirmed per contract. Payment instrument issued or confirmed in accordance with agreed terms.

08

INSPECTION

Product and loading subject to independent third-party inspection (SGS or equivalent) as per contract terms.

09

LOADING

Product loaded at origin port in accordance with agreed Incoterm and contract conditions.

10

SHIPPING DOCUMENTS

Full set of trade and shipping documents prepared and presented to buyer: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COO, COA, Inspection Certificate.

11

DELIVERY

Shipment delivered to buyer's nominated port in accordance with agreed Incoterm.

Transaction procedure may vary depending on product, origin, quantity, payment structure and supplier.

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