01 Brief
It starts with a need.
A retailer in Kathmandu needs 5,000 printed tote bags. A factory in Tiruppur has spare capacity and no buyers. Either way, one message reaches the colony.
Buyer briefManufacturer catalogue
Global sourcing and trade
We source everything.
Anthill Sourcing stands between the people who make things and the people who need them. Manufacturers in India and China. Buyers in India, Nepal and beyond. One team running every step, from the first enquiry to the delivered order.
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The journey of a deal, step by step
02 Search
The colony fans out.
We search our network of manufacturers across India and China and shortlist those who already make it well, at the right price and volume.
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03 Verify
Trust, then verify.
Registration, real capacity, factory walkthroughs and samples. Only manufacturers who pass go forward. One golden sample becomes the standard.
Factory checksSamples
04 Deal
From pitch to closed deal.
We market, negotiate and close: price, MOQ, packaging, Incoterms and timelines, agreed in writing so both sides know exactly what happens next.
MarketingNegotiationClosing
05 Make
Every load checked.
Production is followed on the floor and inspected against the golden sample before anything is packed. Photo reports at every checkpoint.
Inline checksPre-shipment inspection
06 Ship
Across borders.
Export documents, freight booking, customs coordination: by road to Nepal, by sea to the world, or by air when time matters.
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07 Arrive
Delivered. Then again.
The goods land as promised and the next order begins. That is how an anthill grows: one load at a time, carried by many, without excuses.
Repeat ordersLong-term supply
Two sides, one partner
Whichever side of the deal you are on, we carry it.
Most trade fails in the gap between a factory and a buyer. We stand in that gap and work for both, so orders actually close and arrive.
For buyers
Get anything made, checked and delivered.
Retailers, wholesalers, brands and businesses buying from India and China.
- Manufacturers found and verified for you
- Samples, negotiation and clear quotations
- Quality checks before dispatch
- Documents, freight and delivery handled
For manufacturers
We find the buyers and close the sale.
Factories, workshops and artisan units in India and China.
- Your products marketed to new buyers
- Enquiries and quotations handled
- Negotiation and closing done for you
- Dispatch support and repeat orders
What we source
Not one product. Every sector.
Our name is a promise: we source everything. Here are the sectors we work across most. If it’s made in India or China, we can bring it to you.
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Textiles and apparel
Garments, knitwear, fabrics, home textiles and uniforms, from yarn to finished, labelled stock.
02Home and kitchen
Cookware, utensils, storage, tableware and household goods for retail and hospitality.
03Bags and leather goods
Tote, jute, canvas and leather bags, backpacks, wallets and footwear, with your branding.
04Ceramics and glassware
Tableware, mugs, planters, tiles and glassware, glaze-tested and packed to survive transit.
05Handicrafts, décor and murti
Brass, wood and marble crafts, murti with pot, festive décor and gifting, made by artisans.
06Furniture and furnishings
Solid wood, metal and upholstered furniture for homes, hotels, offices and retail.
07Electronics and accessories
Mobile accessories, chargers, lighting, audio and small electronics, with the right certifications.
08Machinery, tools and hardware
Hand tools, pumps, motors, machine parts, fasteners and building hardware for industry and trade.
09Packaging and printing
Boxes, pouches, labels, paper bags and printed materials for brands and manufacturers.
10Gifts, toys and promotional products
Corporate gifts, wooden and plastic toys, festive hampers and branded merchandise.
Live trade map
See how the world trades, right now.
Spin the globe and pick any market to see its latest goods exports, imports and trade balance from the World Bank, with today’s exchange rates. Gold routes show our active network.
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Sources: World Bank Open Data (merchandise exports and imports, current US$; trade as % of GDP), latest year published. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API, updated daily.
Free trade tools
Know the numbers before you ship.
Free calculators for landed cost, containers, freight weight, currency, Incoterms and pricing. No sign-up, nothing stored.
Landed cost calculator
Duty, surcharge, GST or VAT, freight and local charges, for India, Nepal or any country.
Open toolCBM and container calculator
Total CBM and weight for your cartons, and how they fill a 20 ft, 40 ft or high-cube container.
Open toolChargeable weight calculator
Volumetric versus actual weight for air, courier and sea LCL freight.
Open toolLive currency converter
Daily exchange rates for INR, CNY, NPR, USD, EUR, AED and more.
Open toolIncoterms 2020 explorer
See who pays for what, and where risk passes, under each of the 11 rules.
Open toolPricing and margin calculator
Turn landed cost into a selling price that protects your margin.
Open toolTrade guides
Learn trade from people who do it.
Plain-English guides to importing, exporting, Incoterms, duties, inspections and finding buyers.
How to import from China to India, step by step
A practical guide to importing from China to India: IEC registration, product rules, finding suppliers, HS codes, customs duty, shipping and clearance.
Read the guideHow to source products from India
Why and how to source from India: manufacturing hubs by product, finding and checking suppliers, samples, payment, quality control, export documents and shipping.
Read the guideImporting into Nepal from India and China
How Nepali businesses import from India and China: registration, customs duty and 13% VAT, border points, transit through Indian ports, documents and payment.
Read the guideWhy Anthill
An anthill carries more than its size.
Thousands of workers, one plan, every load delivered. That is the standard behind our name.
One team, end to end
Marketing, sourcing, negotiation, inspection and shipping, run by one accountable team for both buyers and manufacturers.
Checked manufacturers
Registration, capacity and standards confirmed before any manufacturer is put in front of a buyer.
Quality before dispatch
Inline and pre-shipment checks against the golden sample, with photo reports. Nothing ships on trust alone.
Built for cross-border trade
Documents, freight and customs coordination across India, China, Nepal and onward markets.
Talk to us
One message starts the trail.
Tell us what you want to buy or what you make. A real person replies within one business day.
What does Anthill Sourcing do?
Anthill Sourcing is a global sourcing and trade company. We help buyers get products from manufacturers in India and China, and we help manufacturers sell by marketing their products, finding buyers and closing deals. We run every step in between, from the first enquiry to delivery.
What products can you source?
Almost anything made in India or China: textiles, home and kitchen goods, bags and leather, ceramics and glass, handicrafts and murti, furniture, electronics, machinery and tools, packaging, gifts and toys. See all sectors.
Which countries do you work in?
We are active in India (buyers and manufacturers), China (manufacturers) and Nepal (buyers), and we accept enquiries from buyers and manufacturers in every other market.
How quickly do you reply?
Within one business day. For anything urgent, message us on WhatsApp.
Ready to move your first load?
Whether you buy or make products, Anthill Sourcing runs the deal from first message to final delivery.