India is one of the world's most diverse manufacturing nations — from pharmaceuticals and engineering goods to textiles, spices, gems and software services. Towobo gives Indian exporters and manufacturers a direct route to UK and European importers actively looking for Indian-origin goods, often with preferential duty rates under the UK's DCTS scheme. African buyers seeking competitive-quality goods are a fast-growing segment of Towobo's buyer base.
Towobo buyers are B2B importers, distributors and retailers in:
India's DCTS Enhanced Preferences mean many Indian exports enter the UK at reduced or zero duty. UK buyers save on import costs — making Indian goods more competitive than ever.
Towobo's escrow system protects both parties. Buyers pay with confidence; you receive funds after confirmed delivery. No wire-transfer risk.
No listing fees. No subscription. A 5% fee applies only when an order completes. Perfect for testing a new export channel alongside your existing sales.
Upload your IEC, GST certificate and product certifications to earn Verified status — a badge that builds buyer confidence and improves listing visibility.
Your Towobo store presents your catalogue to English-speaking buyers worldwide. Add product specs, certifications, and export experience.
African buyers are a key and growing segment on Towobo — a market where Indian exporters have strong competitive advantages in price and product range.
Sign up at towobo.com with your company email. Enter company name, address and director/proprietor details.
Upload your IEC (Importer Exporter Code), GST registration certificate, and director's Aadhaar or passport. Verified within 1–2 business days.
Add your company profile, product categories, certifications and export track record. A complete profile gets significantly more buyer enquiries.
Create product listings in English with clear specifications, MOQ, unit price ranges, lead times and packing details. High-quality photos are essential.
UK and European buyers have high expectations on response time — aim to reply within 12–24 hours. Towobo sends you real-time notifications.
Once an order is placed, ship with a complete export document set (commercial invoice, packing list, B/L, COO, phytosanitary certificate if required). Funds release on delivery confirmation.
“Towobo gave us direct access to UK buyers without needing an agent or middleman. The KYC verification took one day, and we had our first UK order within three weeks of going live.”
Rajasthan Handicrafts Co.
Artisan Exporter, Jaipur
Yes. Registration, store setup and product listing are completely free. Towobo deducts a 5% commission when a sale completes. No monthly subscription.
The IEC (Importer Exporter Code) issued by India's DGFT is required by law for any Indian business exporting goods commercially. You will need to provide it during KYC verification on Towobo. Applying for an IEC is inexpensive and fast — usually 1–3 working days through the DGFT online portal.
Absolutely. Towobo welcomes manufacturers of all sizes — from large export houses to small and medium enterprises. MSMEs with Udyam registration can include that detail in their profile as a trust signal.
Buyer pays into Towobo's escrow. After confirmed delivery, Towobo releases funds to your bank account via SWIFT (international wire). Settlement is available in USD or other major currencies. You do not need to handle foreign exchange transactions directly.
It depends on the product. For regulated product categories (electronics, machinery, toys, PPE), your buyer will typically require CE (EU buyers) or UKCA (UK buyers). For non-regulated goods like textiles, food, handicrafts and raw materials, standard export quality documents (COA, phytosanitary certificate, test reports) are sufficient.
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