Import & Export
E-commerce Exports: Selling Cookware Direct to Global Buyers
Skip the importer and sell direct worldwide. The margins are better; the logistics are harder. Here is the honest breakdown.
The models
- Amazon Global Selling: list on Amazon.com/.co.uk from India; FBA handles fulfilment
- D2C + 3PL: your Shopify + a US/EU fulfilment warehouse
- Courier-direct: DHL/FedEx per order - works for premium low-weight items only
Unit economics
Cookware is heavy - international courier kills margins on sub-$50 items. The viable zone: premium sets ($80+) via FBA/3PL, where per-unit fulfilment is $8-15.
Compliance first
FDA/LFGB, labelling, EPR - you are the importer of record. No distributor shields you. Get compliance before the first listing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell cookware directly to US buyers?
Yes via Amazon Global or D2C+3PL - viable for premium sets where fulfilment economics work.
Have a cookware project in mind?
We manufacture triply cookware and supply tri-ply circles for OEM, private label and distribution. Tell us your specs - we reply with a quote.