Industry
Importing Retail and E-Commerce Into Israel
Online sellers live and die on landed cost per unit and on stock arriving before the marketing spend does.
Common sourcing countries
China, Vietnam, Turkey, India
Typical quality risks
Stock-outs caused by production delays, packaging that fails last-mile delivery, returns caused by mismatched product descriptions.
Possible regulatory considerations
Depends entirely on category. Hebrew labelling is commonly required for consumer-facing goods.
Shipping considerations
A mix of sea freight for bulk replenishment and air or courier for urgent top-ups. Fulfilment planning should be decided before the first order, not after.
How Import Israel assists
- Locating and verifying manufacturers capable of producing to your specification
- Comparing quotations on delivered landed cost rather than factory price
- Agreeing a written specification, packaging standard and inspection criteria before production
- Inspecting during production and before the container is sealed
- Assessing the regulatory requirements likely to apply, and coordinating testing where needed
- Arranging freight, documentation, customs clearance and delivery in Israel
Requirements vary according to the product, intended use, country of manufacture and applicable regulations. We do not claim specialist regulatory expertise in a category without verification; regulated work is coordinated through appropriately licensed professionals, testing bodies and the relevant authorities.
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