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Landed Cost Modelling for Global Sources

Landed Cost Modelling built for Global Sources

Model the true landed cost of every product — unit price, freight, duty, VAT, fees and ads — before you order. On Global Sources, our research & sourcing specialists adapt the work to how the marketplace operates — its rules, search, customers and fees — so your sourcing performs. A long-established B2B marketplace and trade-show organiser for electronics and lifestyle suppliers.

Verified manufacturers
Electronics and lifestyle focus
Trade-show connections
Private-label suppliers

What’s included for Global Sources

Delivered by our research & sourcing team, tailored to Global Sources.

Unit and packaging cost breakdown

Freight and duty estimates

Marketplace and payment fees

Advertising allowance

Break-even and margin scenarios

Editable cost model

How it works

How we deliver landed cost modelling on Global Sources

01 Brief
Budget, target channels, margin goals and risk appetite agreed in a kick-off call.
02 Research
Demand, competition, fees and landed-cost modelling for every shortlisted product.
03 Source
Supplier outreach, quotes, samples and negotiation on price, MOQ and terms.
04 Verify
Quality control, compliance checks and a go / no-go report before you order.

Pricing

Landed Cost Modelling for Global Sources — pricing

Starter

1 channel

£99

one-off · excl. VAT

Unit and packaging cost breakdown
Freight and duty estimates
Marketplace and payment fees
Written report

Choose Starter

Frequently asked questions

We start with a short brief about your budget, margin targets and the categories you want to avoid. We then research and score products or suppliers specifically for Global Sources, taking its fees, competition and customer behaviour into account, and deliver a clear shortlist with our recommendation.

Yes. We work with manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, and recommend the region that gives you the best balance of cost, lead time, quality and compliance for each product.

A typical project takes one to three weeks depending on scope. Sample rounds and factory inspections can add one to two weeks.

We flag UKCA/CE marking, GPSR, labelling, packaging and restricted-category requirements during research so there are no surprises when you list.

Plans start from £99 (excl. VAT): Starter £99 one-off, Growth £249 one-off, Enterprise £595 one-off. Custom quotes are available for larger catalogues and multiple channels.