Southeast Asia is a reliable supplier of manufactured goods, including furniture and clothing.
Australians are already sourcing goods from the region, including:
- footwear and clothing from Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia
- motor vehicles from Thailand
- TVs, monitors, projectors, telecommunications equipment and parts from Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Explore strengthening supply chains and step ahead with Southeast Asia
Below you will find buyer directories and guidance on sourcing goods and services by market.
Helpful tips to set up your supply chain from Southeast Asia
Identify a supplier
- Know what you want to import and from where
- Trade shows can be useful in helping identify suppliers
- Visiting suppliers and building personal relationships helps establish partnerships and trust
Understand import requirements
- Find out your harmonised system (HS) code and understand it’s regulations Free Trade Agreement Portal
- Tip: Find a freight forwarder – they help bring goods into Australia; manage things like logistics, documentation and customs clearance. The International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA) has a list of experienced freight forwarders in the IFCBAA Member Directory
Understand pricing and costs
Consider currency, upfront costs, quarantine delays, and other factors
Other resources
- Business.gov.au - Importing and your business
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Biosecurity and trade import requirements
- Australian Border Force - Import requirements
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