Import Consulting
Widen your supply chain, grow your profitability
Import Consulting means sourcing reliable manufacturers abroad for the product or raw material you need. It covers negotiating with them and managing the process through to sample approval. FIX presents suppliers in a comparative quotation report.
- USD 250 million in exports achievedto date
- End-to-end managementone team from supplier screening to samples
Why source imports with FIX?
To reduce your dependence on a single supplier or market, we find verified alternative manufacturers, compare quotations in a single report and handle negotiations and sampling on your behalf.
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Traditional method: You stay dependent on a single supplier or a single country.The FIX method: A supply pool is built from alternative countries and suppliers, reducing dependence on a single source.
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Traditional method: Suppliers are found through intermediaries or at trade fairs.The FIX method: Manufacturers are identified directly through a global market scan.
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Traditional method: Price and terms are accepted on the strength of one quotation.The FIX method: Quotations are compared side by side, and price and terms are improved through negotiation.
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Traditional method: Samples, quality and customs steps cause problems later.The FIX method: Samples, quality control and customs delivery are planned from the start.
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Result: High costs and supply risk.Result: A reliable, more cost-effective supply network with alternatives.
What you get
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Supplier diversity and risk management
We free your company from the risk of depending on a single supplier. We build a pool of alternative, verified suppliers you can bring in if a crisis, production fault or price rise hits, reducing the risk of your production relying on a single source. -
Professional communication across language barriers
The language of global trade is not just English; it is trade jargon. We manage correspondence, technical requests and negotiations with suppliers on your behalf, minimising the risk of wrong orders caused by language barriers or cultural misunderstandings. -
Operational time saved
Don’t lose time to different time zones, language barriers and complex logistics. We manage the supplier, negotiation and sample steps on your behalf and reduce your operational load. -
Competitive prices and cost optimisation
You are not stuck with the price your current supplier gives you. Through our research in the global market, we identify manufacturers that could offer the same quality at a better price, and we negotiate price and terms on your behalf. -
Verified manufacturers
We check the supplier’s capacity, certificates, test reports and export history. We tell manufacturers from intermediaries and remove firms that cannot be verified at pre-screening. -
Pre-order cost and regulatory check
Before you order, we check the product’s HS code, customs duty and additional financial obligations. For products that require a certificate of conformity, we research import inspection in advance and clarify the total cost from the start. -
Comparative quotation report
We set quotations side by side in one table by price, credit terms and quality, together with production capacity, delivery time and payment conditions. You make your decision based on the comparative quotation report we present with our recommendation. -
Sample approval and quality control
We manage the sampling process on your behalf and compare the product with your technical specification. We plan quality control and customs delivery before the order and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the supplier.
How does Import Consulting work?
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We pin down technical specifications, target price and annual purchase volume using the HS code (GTİP).
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We list manufacturers in target countries using trade databases and our sector network.
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We check capacity, certificates and export history and eliminate unreliable firms.
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We set quotations side by side in one table by price, payment terms and quality.
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We negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms and Incoterms in your favour.
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We manage the sampling and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the supplier.
Client results
- Companies served
- 250+
- Active export clients
- 50+
- Target countries
- 150+
- Exports achievedto date
- 250 M $
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
What our clients say
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Bringing machinery in from abroad was a big risk. FIX inspected the manufacturer on site, tested the machine, and we took delivery without a hitch. We could not have done it alone.
H.K.Factory Manager
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Thanks to the negotiation they ran with our supplier on our behalf, the consulting fee paid for itself many times over. Our costs went down and our quality went up.
T.Y.General Manager
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They handled the complex permit procedures in customs legislation for us. We cleared our goods as quickly as possible without drowning in bureaucracy.
R.Y.Operations Manager
Success stories
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A pioneer in its sector for more than forty years, Ferre chose FIX as its export partner.
Ayçıl Mamur · Ferre
Export Consulting
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Stilevs, one of the brands shaping its sector, joined forces with FIX to pursue fast, sustainable growth.
Paşa Yorulmaz · Stilevs
Export Consulting
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A pioneer in its sector for forty-eight years, Kilim chose FIX as its export partner.
Selma Baydır · Kilim
Export Consulting
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Kaymet, a long-established name in the metal sector, chose FIX as its partner on the export push that led to a Premier League stadium project.
Ahmet Emre Sönmez · Kaymet
Export Consulting
Some of the companies we work with
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How is the Import Consulting fee set?
The fee depends on the product’s technical complexity, the number of countries and suppliers to be scanned, and whether the process covers the sampling and delivery stages.
Once we have heard your needs, we clarify the scope and timeline and share our quote.
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What is Import Consulting?
Import Consulting means finding the right manufacturer anywhere in the world for the product, raw material or machinery you need.
The scope is not limited to products: for companies abroad, we also source software and IT service providers in Türkiye.
Negotiation and the sample process are also part of this work. The goal is not just to find a cheaper quote, but to build a high-quality, reliable supply network with alternatives.
At FIX, we apply the market intelligence method we use for exports to your imports.
We analyse your product and needs, scan the global market and pre-screen suppliers. We make your decision easier with a comparative quotation report.
When do you need Import Consulting?
| Status | Need | How FIX helps |
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| Dependence on a single supplier or country | Alternative source | Supplier pool from different countries |
| Steadily rising raw material costs | More competitive price | Comparative quotations and negotiation |
| New product range or machinery investment | Finding the right manufacturer | Manufacturer search against a technical specification |
| Need for correspondence in a foreign language | Professional correspondence | Supplier communication managed on your behalf |
| Current supply that needs better quality | Reliable source | Certificate, reference and sample checks |
Detailed guide
What should you check when importing?
- HS code and taxes: The product’s HS code (GTİP, Türkiye’s customs tariff code), taxes and additional financial obligations should be checked before ordering.
- Choice of Incoterms: The delivery term (Incoterms) matters as much as the price; freight, insurance and transfer of risk depend on it.
- Supplier verification: Check whether the supplier is a manufacturer or an intermediary, and verify its certificates and references.
- Sample approval: Before a bulk order, sample approval and quality criteria should be put in writing.
- Payment method: Letter of credit, advance payment or cash against documents should be chosen according to supplier risk.
- Import inspection: For products that require standards, labelling or a certificate of conformity, research import inspection requirements in advance.
How do you assess a supplier when importing?
In importing, a supplier is chosen by assessing production capacity, quality system, lead time, speed of communication and payment terms together.
The total cost only emerges when these criteria are assessed together. We score each supplier against these criteria and present the scores alongside price in the comparative quotation report.
- Manufacturer verificationWhether the firm is genuinely a manufacturer is checked against its plant and capacity details.
- Quality and certificationProduct standards, test reports and quality management certificates are reviewed.
- Commercial termsMinimum order quantity, lead time, payment method and delivery terms are compared.
- Communication and continuityResponse speed, references and willingness to work long term are assessed.
Frequently asked questions
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Which companies is import consulting suitable for?Import Consulting suits companies that depend on a single supplier or country, face rising raw…
Import Consulting suits companies that depend on a single supplier or country, face rising raw material costs or are looking for the right manufacturer for a new product or machine. Companies that want to hand over foreign-language correspondence or improve supply quality also benefit.
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How are suppliers compared when importing?We compare suppliers by setting price, payment terms and quality side by side in one table.
We compare suppliers by setting price, payment terms and quality side by side in one table. We also assess production capacity, quality system, lead time, speed of communication and payment terms, and present the result with our recommendation in a comparative quotation report.
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How can you tell if a supplier is a genuine manufacturer?We tell manufacturers from intermediaries by checking plant and capacity details.
We tell manufacturers from intermediaries by checking plant and capacity details. We review certificates, test reports and references, and remove firms that cannot be verified at pre-screening.
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What should you check before placing an import order?Before ordering, check the product’s HS code, customs duty and additional financial obligations.
Before ordering, check the product’s HS code, customs duty and additional financial obligations. We put the delivery term (Incoterms), payment method and sample approval in writing, and research import inspection in advance for products that require a certificate of conformity.
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Who negotiates with the overseas supplier?We handle correspondence, technical requests and negotiation on price, MOQ, payment terms and…
We handle correspondence, technical requests and negotiation on price, MOQ, payment terms and Incoterms on your behalf. We manage the sampling process and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the supplier you choose.