AsianTrade Connect is a strategic and operational partner for European companies seeking to strengthen their presence and accelerate their growth in Asian markets.
We work alongside businesses to define and implement effective international expansion strategies, adapting its approach to each company’s objectives.
With a multidisciplinary team of specialized consultants, ATC offers tailored support at all stages of the internationalization process:
Entering a new market requires a clear understanding of its commercial potential, competitive landscape and distribution channels.
AsianTrade Connect supports companies in assessing opportunities across Asia-Pacific, identifying the most suitable markets and defining practical entry strategies based on their products, positioning and business objectives.
Our work includes market assessments, competitor analysis, pricing evaluations, distribution channel mapping and the identification of potential barriers to entry.
The result: a clear market entry plan with defined priorities, target channels and actionable recommendations to guide investment and commercial development.
Developing business in Asia requires access to the right commercial partners and a thorough understanding of local distribution and retail networks.
AsianTrade Connect supports companies in identifying and approaching distributors, importers, retailers and other commercial partners across Asia-Pacific. We manage the commercial development process, from initial partner selection and introductions to negotiations and ongoing business relationships.
Our activities include partner scouting, qualification of potential counterparts, B2B meeting coordination, commercial negotiations and follow-up with local operators.
The result: a network of qualified commercial contacts, new business opportunities and established distribution partnerships to support long-term sales growth in Asian markets.
For companies looking to develop their business in Asia without establishing a local office or hiring a full-time export manager, AsianTrade Connect offers a dedicated outsourced export management service.
Through our Asia Export Desk, we take responsibility for ongoing commercial activities in selected Asian markets, working directly with the company’s management and sales team. We handle distributor relationships, develop new sales opportunities, coordinate meetings and negotiations, manage commercial follow-ups and provide regular updates on market progress.
Our Temporary Export Management model allows companies to access experienced export professionals and local market support through a flexible arrangement, without the fixed costs of building their own international structure.
A dedicated export function for Asia, managed externally and focused on developing business over time.
International trade fairs offer companies the opportunity to meet potential buyers, explore new markets and establish commercial relationships. However, successful participation requires preparation, local contacts and structured follow-up.
AsianTrade Connect organizes and coordinates trade fair participation across Asia-Pacific, offering both individual support and collective exhibition solutions that allow companies to share stand expenses and organizational resources.
We assist with exhibition selection, coordination with organizers, stand arrangements, identification of potential buyers and scheduling of B2B meetings.
For companies not exhibiting directly, our local team can also attend selected industry events on their behalf, identify commercial opportunities and establish initial contacts with distributors and other industry operators. Our involvement continues after the event, with follow-up activities aimed at developing the contacts and opportunities generated during the exhibition.
Establishing a retail presence in Asia requires an understanding of local consumers, shopping destinations and the commercial conditions of each market.
AsianTrade Connect supports international brands in developing their retail presence across Asia-Pacific, working with local retail groups, department stores, shopping malls and commercial partners to identify suitable expansion opportunities.
Our activities include location scouting, franchise and retail operator identification, coordination with shopping malls and property owners, support with commercial negotiations, and management of local suppliers and contractors. We also assist with the planning and execution of store openings, shop-in-shops, product launches and temporary retail concepts.
Our role: to manage and coordinate retail projects on the ground, working closely with our clients and local partners from initial planning through to implementation.
Asia offers significant opportunities for European companies seeking alternative manufacturing partners, competitive production costs and access to specialized industrial suppliers.
But identifying reliable manufacturers and suppliers in Asia requires local market knowledge, careful partner selection and a clear understanding of production capabilities and commercial conditions.
AsianTrade Connect supports European companies in sourcing products, components and industrial materials from Asian markets, helping them identify suitable manufacturers and establish direct relationships with potential suppliers.
Our activities include supplier research and shortlisting, preliminary company verification, coordination of product specifications and quotations, organization of factory visits and support during commercial negotiations. When required, we coordinate quality inspections and technical assessments through specialized local partners.
Establishing and operating a business in Asia involves legal, administrative and regulatory requirements that vary significantly between countries.
AsianTrade Connect assists European companies in setting up and managing their local business operations across Asia-Pacific, coordinating with established legal, accounting and corporate service professionals in the relevant markets.
Our services include support for company incorporation, corporate structuring, business licensing, accounting and tax administration, regulatory compliance and local HR requirements. We work alongside qualified local professionals to coordinate the necessary procedures and provide companies with a single point of contact throughout the process.
The result: a more straightforward approach to establishing and managing local operations, with access to specialized professionals and coordinated support for administrative and regulatory requirements.
In addition to its core services, AsianTrade Connect supports Italian companies in identifying funding opportunities for international expansion projects.
This includes SIMEST financing, SACE financial instruments, regional grants and other national or European programmes supporting investments, trade fair participation, commercial development and business establishment abroad.
Support may also extend to eligibility assessments, application preparation and coordination with specialised advisors.
Collaborator of the SE Asia IP SME Helpdesk (European Commission)
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Member and Technical Partner of Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce
Member of Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce
