Group buying + Group Shipping

Buy what you need.
Buy stronger together.

On ImportersDeals, importers join the same campaign product with their own quantities. Their participation contributes to that product’s collective minimum order quantity (MOQ). With Group Shipping, you can also apply to a shared shipping route for eligible cargo.

  • No card required to sign up
  • No payment until the product reaches MOQ
  • You review the terms before joining

01How it works

Three separate participations. One shared target for the same product.

The supplier sets a separate MOQ for each campaign product. In this example, the same product has a target of 1,000 units; colours and packs are options offered for that product. Quantities of different products do not count towards each other’s targets.

PARTICIPATION · IMPORTER A

200 units

Selection
Product X · black
Pack
Carton of 20
Price and terms
Accepted individually

20% of the target. Not 1,000 units on their own.

PARTICIPATION · IMPORTER B

300 units

Selection
Product X · grey
Pack
Carton of 50
Price and terms
Accepted individually

500 units together with A. Halfway to the target.

PARTICIPATION · IMPORTER C

500 units

Selection
Product X · white
Pack
Carton of 100
Price and terms
Accepted individually

200 + 300 + 500 = 1,000 units. This product’s target is reached.

The target is shared. Your participation is yours.

Three importers’ participation in the same product combines; quantities and accepted terms stay separate. Reaching the target does not mean payment is complete. Your order moves into preparation once payment and supply conditions are met.

Be importer D in the next campaign.Join with your own quantity; your terms stay separate from other buyers.

02Price logic

The same 200 units. Two different tickets.

BUYING ALONE · SMALL QUANTITY

Unit product price10.00 USD

Quantity200 units

Product cost2,000 USD

COMBINED DEMAND · CAMPAIGN TERMS

Unit product price7.00 USD

Quantity200 units

Product cost1,400 USD

−600 USD30% LOWER

A larger total quantity can allow the supplier to offer better pricing terms.

In this illustration, a small purchase costs 10 USD per unit and group buying costs 7 USD: (10 − 7) ÷ 10 = 30%. For the same 200 units, product cost is 600 USD lower.

The supplier publishes the price; the price and terms you review before joining apply. Reaching the target does not trigger an automatic 30% discount; the actual advantage depends on the offer.

Illustrative example comparing product cost only. Freight, customs and tax are excluded.

See the published campaign price before you commit.Create an account to join a campaign at the price and terms you review.

03Process

From selection to order.

  1. Choose the product and delivery scope

    Review the product’s MOQ, participation minimum, pack options, price and closing rule. Consider delivery scope together with freight, tax and customs responsibilities.

  2. Join with your own quantity

    Choose quantities and options that meet the published minimum and pack rules. Review your participation and explicitly accept product, price and payment terms.

  3. Follow the product target and payment step

    Participation in the same product advances its target. Payment collection starts according to the product’s target and closing rule; complete the payment steps shown in your account.

  4. Plan preparation and shipping

    Product preparation starts once required payments and supply checks are complete. Arrange delivery within the scope you accepted; you can separately apply to a Group Shipping route for an eligible order.

    Product cost Managed through the campaign payment flow.
    Freight quote Reviewed and accepted separately in Group Shipping.

Ready for step one?Your account lets you choose a campaign product and enter your own quantity.

04Group Shipping · Shared shipping

Your cargo is separate.
The route is shared.

You do not need to fill a whole container. Apply with eligible cargo to a shared LCL route; review scope, quotes and operations with the agent in one workflow. You can use it independently of group buying.

01 / 05

Route

Where will your cargo travel from and to?

Review origin, destination, departure window, cargo acceptance and service boundary on the published LCL route. Door delivery is included only when stated in the scope.

02 / 05

Cargo

Your platform order or cargo purchased elsewhere.

Select platform orders that are paid and eligible for shipping, or share details of cargo purchased elsewhere. Campaign participation is optional.

03 / 05

Quote

The agent reviews cargo and capacity.

Share measurements, weight and readiness information. Review freight cost, extra services, exclusions and expiry in your private quote.

04 / 05

Reservation

Accept the quote and reserve your space.

Applying alone does not reserve capacity. Accepting a valid quote creates a reservation. Product payment and freight cost are separate; freight payment terms are in the agent’s quote.

05 / 05

Tracking

Follow operational updates in your account.

Follow cargo acceptance, departure, arrival and delivery records. These are updates recorded by the agent. Check and confirm delivery within the service scope.

05Roles

Every task has an owner.

ImportersDeals brings these parties together and lets you follow product participation, private freight quotes and operational records in the relevant account.

Campaign owner

Supplier

Sets the product, price, each product’s MOQ and participation rules. Prepares orders once payment and supply conditions are met.

Browse suppliers →

Shipping coordinator

Logistics agent

Publishes the shared route and service scope; reviews cargo eligibility and capacity, sends a private quote and records operational updates.

Browse shared routes →

You

Importer

Reviews product participation and freight quotes separately. Chooses their own quantity, shares cargo details, and checks and confirms delivery.

Register as an importer →

06Frequently asked questions

Clear answers.

Do I need to buy the entire MOQ on my own?
No. Importers’ quantities for the same campaign product contribute to that product’s MOQ. Each product has a separate target; you must meet participation minimums, pack quantities and option rules.
Who sets the price?
The supplier publishes the price and terms. The offer in your participation review applies. The 30% calculation on this page is an illustrative product-cost comparison; the same discount or an automatic price drop at the target is not promised for every product.
Does reaching the target mean my order is ready?
No. Target quantity, payment collection and product preparation are separate stages. The product’s closing rule, required payments and supply checks determine the outcome. If target or payment conditions are not met, follow your account status and the closing terms you accepted.
Where do I find delivery, freight and tax details?
For products, check campaign delivery terms; for shared shipping, check route scope and your private quote. Port arrival, customs clearance and final-address delivery may be different services. Do not assume they are all included.
Must I buy a campaign product to use Group Shipping?
No. You can apply with cargo purchased from other suppliers. For platform orders, required product payments must be complete and the order must be eligible for shipping. In both cases, the agent reviews route rules, cargo readiness and capacity.
How do freight quotes and reservations work?
Apply with your cargo details; the agent sends a private quote. Review its scope, how measurement changes affect cost, payment terms and expiry. Explicitly accepting a valid quote reserves capacity; accepting a reservation is not a payment receipt. Freight invoicing and collection follow the agent’s terms.
Which countries and products have campaigns?
ImportersDeals is for businesses importing from China and other markets; origins and product types depend on the campaign. See current campaigns in thecatalog.

Buy what you need.
Buy stronger together.

Looking for products? Browse campaigns. Have cargo to move? Explore shared shipping routes.

  • No card required to sign up
  • No payment until the product reaches MOQ
  • You review the terms before joining
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