Amazon Global Selling: What it Means for Indian Exporters
Whether an aspiring entrepreneur or an existing business doing domestic trade in India, starting your export journey is not an easy task.
Now imagine, as you aim to expand your business beyond Indian borders and target international marketplaces in the US, your friend Alex is there to help you at every step. From documentation, to customs clearance and shipping, you receive assistance for the most basic as well as the most complex tasks. How it feels? Good, right.
This is what Amazon Global Selling is for Indian exporters. Your friend Alex who will guide you in this export journey of yours, empowering you to take international orders confidently and run a profitable business.
Now let’s learn more about Amazon Global Selling and how it can help Indian businesses aiming to go international.
What is Amazon Global Selling?
It is an e-commerce exports programme started by Amazon to help Indian businesses sell internationally on more than 18 global marketplaces. The programme offers assistance and support to sellers at every step of their journey, from registration and export documentation to logistics and customer support.
As one of the largest online retailers, Amazon has been helping Indian entrepreneurs and small businesses to reach millions of customers across the world. The expert support offered under this programme helps sellers manage international orders with ease.
The programme thus helps sellers like you to focus on your core competencies and strategic business expansions, while Amazon handles everything else.
So, what are you waiting for?
With Amazon Global Selling, starting an export business is just a few clicks away. Over 1 lakh exporters have joined the programme since its launch in 2015, suggesting their preference to go global.
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Benefits of Choosing Amazon Global Selling
Export Documentation Simplified
The Amazon Export Compliance Dashboard offers assistance on the necessary documents required for registration, shipping, tax, and payment settlement. Get guidance on the key requirements and get support from experts through the Export Navigator for obtaining your documents.
Global Logistics Handled
Amazon takes care of your global logistics needs, including shipping and return, once you opt for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). Else, it also provides sellers the option to use their own logistics service and ship directly to customers via MFN Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN).
Get Support for Various Needs
Join Amazon’s trusted third-party service providers – Service Provider Network (SPN) – to get support for varied business needs, including registration, management, export compliance, and others.
Advertise and Boost Sales
This is one of the most popular Amazon programmes used by exporters to increase visibility, customer visits, and sales.
Says: “Amazon sellers can experience a weekly increment of +31% in units ordered, on average, and +50% in glance views within the first year of launching the Sponsored Products campaign.”
Training Sessions and Webinars to Expand your Knowledge Base
Make the most of the free series of webinars and training sessions that Amazon offers, and increase your knowledge of the export business to move forward in your seller journey. Why limit yourself when you can expand your business across the world like a pro?
New Seller Incentives*
New sellers can take advantage of various incentives offered by Amazon. These include 5% back till the time you achieve USD 1,000,000 in sales through your first year, free product storage and returns upon auto-enrolling in the FBA New Selection programme, and many others.
*T&C apply. This offer is limited to specific marketplaces. For more information, visit Amazon’s official website.
How Does Global Selling Work?
Watch this video to get started with Amazon Global Selling.
Whether you want to sell to the US from India or any other country, you need to follow some basic steps to get started.
Register: Registration can be done by submitting your identity and address proof, along with credit/debit card details (international transactions enabled). Depending on where you want to export to, choose any one or more out of the 18 global marketplaces.
List Products: Choose products that you wish to sell in each country or target market. Once done with registration, list your products on Amazon marketplaces by using their innovative tools and services.
Ship Globally: Now you are ready to ship globally. Handle shipping and logistics on your own or choose Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to get expert support for storing, packing, shipping, and fulfilling international deliveries.
Receive payments in INR or international currency based on your preference, and get it credited to your bank account.
Export was never this easy!
Conclusion
A local seller, multi-city store, upcoming startup or an existing exporter, if you wish to scale your business and position it on the world map, then Amazon Global Selling is for you.
Irrespective of the size of your business, it helps you export from India and take your business to international markets with ease.
Make your export journey simple and smooth by joining this programme after accessing your business model and needs.
Amazon has committed to enable USD 80 billion in exports from India by 2030. As a seller, you should make the most of this opportunity. Take advantage of their tools and programmes to speed up your global selling journey.
Happy Shipping!