An overview of how export intermediaries can assist exporters. This article is part of "A Basic Guide to Exporting", provided by the U.S. Commercial Service, to assist companies in exporting.
Last Published: 10/20/2016
In addition to acting as export representatives, many export intermediaries, such as export trading companies and export management companies, can help finance export sales. Export intermediaries may provide short-term financing, or they may.  The creditworthiness of your foreign buyer may contribute to your costs and available options.simply purchase the goods to be exported directly from the manufacturer, thus eliminating  both risks to the manufacturer that are associated with the export transaction and the need  for financing.