Inspection
We check condition, authenticity and that the goods match the deal, with photos, before anything leaves Japan.
How it works
How sourcing from Japan works with us
One free request, a team in Tokyo working on it, and the option to hand us the whole export.
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The process
Send a free sourcing request
Describe what you want, how many, and where it's going. No account and no fee. Prefer to browse? Every listing on the marketplace can be contacted directly too.
Our Tokyo team finds the sellers
We search the marketplace and contact Japanese businesses directly, including traditional suppliers with no English website. We publish your request to matching sellers so they can make offers.
We check before you commit
Sellers are verified before they can trade with you. We confirm the business is real, the stock exists and the details match your request.
You deal directly with the seller
Agree price, specification and payment terms with the seller through Japan Convoy messages. You pay the seller directly; we never sit between you and the price.
Ship it yourself, or let us handle it
Use your own forwarder, or ask us to handle inspection before shipping, packaging, export documents, customs and container or RoRo shipping to your port.
Tokyo
A team on the ground in Tokyo
Our staff speak Japanese and know how Japanese suppliers work. We call sellers, follow up on quotes and availability, and keep you updated at every step.
How we verify sellers
- Every seller is reviewed and approved by our team before they can list
- Listings are checked by our team before they go live
- Changes to live listings are reviewed again
- Businesses that haven't joined yet are contacted by our team, never automatically
Export services, when you want them
Packaging
Professional packing and consolidation for safe sea or air transit.
Export documents
Export certificates, invoices, packing lists and destination-specific paperwork.
Shipping
Container or RoRo from the nearest Japanese port to 100+ countries, with tracking.
Questions importers ask us
What is Japan Convoy?
Japan Convoy is a B2B wholesale marketplace that connects international buyers with verified Japanese sellers. Our team in Tokyo also finds suppliers for you on request, and can handle inspection, export paperwork and shipping.
Is it free to send a sourcing request?
Yes. Sending a request is free and there is no obligation. You only pay the seller for the goods, and Japan Convoy only if you choose our inspection and shipping service.
How quickly will I hear back?
Our team in Tokyo reviews every request and replies within 48 hours with next steps, matching sellers, or questions about your requirements.
Can you find sellers that aren't on the marketplace?
Yes. Many Japanese suppliers have no English website or online shop. We contact them directly on your behalf.
How do I pay the seller?
You pay the seller directly on the terms you agree with them. Japan Convoy doesn't take payment for goods on the site. If you use our export service, its fee is quoted separately.
How does Japan Convoy check quality?
Sellers are verified before they can list. When you ask us to handle the export, our team inspects the goods in Japan before shipping, checking condition, authenticity and that they match what you agreed.
Which countries do you ship to?
We arrange shipping to 100+ countries by container or RoRo, including Kenya, Tanzania, the UAE, South Africa, Pakistan, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. You can also arrange shipping with the seller yourself.
What can I buy through Japan Convoy?
Vehicles, machinery, auto parts, electronics, food and beverages, home goods, clothing, sports equipment, collectibles and toys, plus most other Japanese goods on request.
Ready to source from Japan?
Send a free request and our team in Tokyo replies within 48 hours.
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