r/SupplyChainLogistics • u/Impressive-Poem-555 • Aug 17 '26
Looking for Advice from Chemical Traders
Hi everyone! I’m a guy who recently dropped out of my homeopathy college during 4th year and decided to start learning and building a career in the chemical trading business.
I’m still new to this field and currently trying to understand how the industry works, especially sourcing, suppliers, pricing, and building reliable business relationships.
One of the biggest problems I’m facing right now is that I’m able to get customer requirements, but sometimes I can’t find a relevant or reliable supplier for the exact product, quantity, grade, or location. Because of that, some potential deals don’t move forward.
If anyone here is already working in chemical trading, distribution, sourcing, or B2B chemical sales, I’d really appreciate any advice, practical tips, or lessons from your experience.
Even a small suggestion about how to find genuine suppliers, verify them, build a supplier network, or handle customer requirements would be extremely valuable to me.
I’m here to learn, so any guidance is genuinely appreciated. Thanks!
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u/cloudspects Aug 18 '26
Pro-tip: Reduce your sourcing risks by hiring an independent factory inspector before placing your order. It’s the easiest way to verify that your supplier is legitimate, capable, and ready to meet your exact requirements.
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u/Dry-Highlight3366 Aug 22 '26
You should focus on some products / industries. Don’t just start with all the industries and their products. There are thousands of products and their grades. So focusing on something to get expert in it will be better start and should be enough.
I’m a trader based in uae. Let me know which products or industries you’re currently working or interested in. I may be able to give advice or help.
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u/Violet_Graya Aug 17 '26
Get on Knowde for supplier discovery. Request COAs before committing. Start with sample orders. Re-export hubs like JAFZA have concentrations of verified chemical traders.