What is a wholesale importer?

A wholesale importer handles cross-border sourcing — customs clearance, duty calculation, regulatory compliance, freight consolidation, and last-mile distribution to in-region buyers. Importers source from manufacturing hubs in Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South America, then warehouse and distribute across the EU, UK, and North America. For retailers without in-house import capability, importers take on the full duty-and-VAT burden + offer product on standard wholesale trade terms.

Do importers handle customs and duty?

Yes — that's their core value proposition. Importers act as the importer-of-record, meaning customs clearance, duty payment, VAT/HMRC handling, and regulatory compliance are all settled before product reaches your warehouse. You buy on standard wholesale terms (DDP — delivered duty paid) at a price that already includes the import overhead. Compare this with sourcing direct from offshore manufacturers, where YOU become the importer-of-record + handle all paperwork yourself.

Which source countries do importers cover?

Verified importers on WholesaleUp specialise by source-country region. Common pairings include: China + South-East Asia (electronics, apparel, homeware, accessories); Eastern Europe (textiles, furniture, food); Turkey + Middle East (textiles, leather, food/spices); South America (food, beverage, organic). Each profile lists the source countries each importer is established in, the verticals they cover, and any preferential-trade certificates (EUR.1, GSP, USMCA) they handle.

What MOQs do importers require?

Importer MOQs are typically lower than going direct-to-offshore-manufacturer (the importer absorbs container-load risk on your behalf) but higher than buying from in-region wholesalers. Common entry points are pallet quantity (1-2 pallets) for established importers, or case-pack scale for importers operating warehouse-distribution programmes. Each profile lists per-SKU MOQ + whether dropshipping or LCL (less-than-container-load) is supported.

Should I use an importer or source direct from overseas?

Use an importer when you want simplicity (DDP pricing, no customs paperwork, in-region warranty support), lower order volumes than container scale, and faster cycle times (weeks not months). Source direct from offshore manufacturers when you have strong logistics + customs expertise, target full container-load volume, and need bespoke spec or private-label tooling. Most retailers start with an importer + only move direct once they've proven a SKU at scale.

Do importers handle regulatory compliance for restricted categories?

Yes — for regulated categories (electronics, toys, cosmetics, food, supplements, medical devices) verified importers handle the EU CE marking, UK UKCA marking, North American FCC/FDA registrations, and category-specific certificates (EN71, CPSC, GMP, etc.) as part of the import workflow. The certified product arrives ready-to-list. Confirm the specific certifications BEFORE first order — regulated-category compliance is non-negotiable + the importer's responsibility shifts to YOU once the product is on your shelves.

Importers | Verified Wholesale Importers Directory

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Grocery & Pantry Wholesaler & Distributor

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United Kingdom·29 yrs·

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Grocery & Pantry

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A vertically integrated frozen seafood supplier and distributor operating across sourcing, processing, and distribution. The company sources from partner vessels and operates multiple distribution businesses across the UK, Ireland, and internationally, serving wholesale, foodservice, industrial, and retail sectors with a focus on traceability, sustainability, and consistent quality.

Frozen seafood products including pelagic species, white fish (cod, haddock, saithe, redfish), line-caught fish, prawns, and Cape Hake. The range includes frozen-at-sea and fresh-frozen products, with some processing and value-added offerings such as smoked products.

Brødrene Sperre, Granit, Bluewild, Sea Harvest, Atlantic

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Fragrances & Perfume Wholesaler & Distributor

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United Kingdom·

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Fragrances & Perfume Candles & Home Fragrance+2

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A UK-based trade-only wholesaler and distributor of Arabian and designer-inspired fragrances — eau de parfum, perfume oils, mini perfumes, home fragrances, body care and gift sets — supplying retailers across the UK and Europe with authentic stock at trade prices (VAT-exclusive, GBP 200 minimum order).

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United Kingdom·

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Fragrances & Perfume Candles & Home Fragrance+1

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A UK-based distributor and wholesaler of Arabian and designer-inspired fragrances — eau de parfum, perfume oils, mini perfumes, air fresheners, room sprays, bakhoor incense and gift sets — supplying UK retailers with authentic stock at competitive trade prices for resale, alongside retail sales.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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United Kingdom·

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Skincare

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A UK-based wholesale supplier and distributor of authentic Korean skincare (K-beauty), offering trade accounts to boutiques, salons, spas and online retailers with competitive wholesale pricing and flexible ordering; stock sourced from authorised distributors and EU-compliant.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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Romania·

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Skincare Makeup & Cosmetics+3

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A Europe-based wholesale supplier of authentic Korean skincare and cosmetics, importing K-beauty and shipping across the EU from a regional warehouse. Stocks over 1,800 products across 280+ brands for resellers and beauty retailers, with goods notified for legal EU resale and free shipping above a set order value.

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Norway·

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Skincare Makeup & Cosmetics

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A wholesaler and importer of innovative Korean skincare, make-up and beauty accessories, supplying clinics, online stores and physical shops with quality K-beauty products from both established and new manufacturers for resale.

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Fragrances & Perfume Wholesaler & Importer

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Italy·

Wholesale

Fragrances & Perfume Makeup & Cosmetics+2

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A long-established international import-export and wholesale trading company in perfumery and cosmetics, handling fragrances, cosmetics, haircare, make-up and toiletries for the trade.

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Fragrances & Perfume Wholesaler & Distributor

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Romania·

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Fragrances & Perfume

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A B2B wholesale platform specialising in oriental and Arabic perfumes for resellers, online stores, perfumeries and distributors, offering a broad range of fragrance brands with trade pricing shown to registered partners.

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Haircare Wholesaler & Distributor

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Italy·

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Haircare Makeup & Cosmetics+3

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An Italian wholesale distributor and cash-and-carry of professional hair and beauty products - hair care, make-up, nail-care, skincare and perfumery - acting as sole national distributor for many international and domestic brands and supplying salons, shops and consumers.

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Fragrances & Perfume Distributor & Importer

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Switzerland·

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Fragrances & Perfume Makeup & Cosmetics+1

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A distributor and brand manager for international luxury fragrance and cosmetics brands, supplying perfumeries, department stores, retail chains and specialist beauty retailers for resale in the Swiss and Liechtenstein market.

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Fragrances & Perfume Wholesaler & Distributor

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Slovenia·25 yrs·

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Fragrances & Perfume Accessories

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A supplier of decanted, high-concentration perfumes offered as equivalents of well-known designer fragrances, sold both retail and wholesale, with a franchise resale network across the region and an open invitation to resellers.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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Finland·

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Skincare Makeup & Cosmetics+2

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A Finnish cosmetics importer and distributor with over four decades in the market, supplying a network of independent resellers and beauty entrepreneurs across Finland with imported skincare, make-up, body-care and fragrance ranges, alongside a direct online shop.

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Supplements & Vitamins Wholesaler & Distributor

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United Kingdom·

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Supplements & Vitamins Pet Food & Treats

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A UK supplier of natural enzyme-based dietary supplements — digestive enzymes, probiotics, systemic enzyme blends and related wellness products, including a small pet range — sourced from US manufacturers and offered wholesale for retailers, chemists and gyms to stock.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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United Kingdom·

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Skincare Makeup & Cosmetics+2

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A supplier of professional UV tanning products — tanning lotions, accelerators, bronzers, sunbed lamps, supplements and body-care lines sourced from global brands — offering trade accounts and pricing to tanning salons alongside direct retail sales.

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Skincare Distributor & Importer

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Norway·

Wholesale

Skincare Makeup & Cosmetics+1

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A leading Nordic distributor of beauty and skincare, representing over 20 global brands and supplying dealers, retailers, salons and clinics with premium skincare, cosmetics and body care, plus training and marketing support.

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Makeup & Cosmetics Distributor & Importer

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Malta·13 yrs·

Wholesale

Makeup & Cosmetics Skincare+3

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A family-owned cosmetics importer and distributor holding a portfolio of international beauty brands supplied to dozens of retail shops, and also operating its own make-up and beauty stores.

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Makeup & Cosmetics Distributor & Importer

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Croatia·30 yrs·

Wholesale

Makeup & Cosmetics Skincare+1

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A leading regional cosmetics distributor representing prestige international beauty brands, supplying retail stores and perfumeries with make-up, skincare and fragrances, and also operating its own retail points and serving salons.

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Makeup & Cosmetics Wholesaler & Distributor

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Belgium·

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Makeup & Cosmetics Skincare+3

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A family-run exclusive distributor of quality beauty brands, supplying beauty specialists, concept stores, perfumeries and selected retail points of sale with make-up, skincare, fragrances, bath & body products and gift sets, backed by advice and training.

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Makeup & Cosmetics Brand Owner & Wholesaler

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Poland·

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Makeup & Cosmetics Skincare+3

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A distributor and importer of cosmetics and household goods carrying both own and imported brands, operating a large warehouse and supplying thousands of trade customers each month.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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Austria·

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Skincare Haircare+3

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An exclusive distributor of renowned cosmetics brands, supplying pharmacies, perfumeries, specialist retailers, health-food stores, salons and hotels with premium skincare, fragrances, haircare and nail products — both retail lines and professional cabin goods.

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Haircare Wholesaler & Distributor

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Belgium·42 yrs·

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Haircare Skincare+2

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A long-established wholesale and distribution company specialising in ethnic and afro-Caribbean beauty products — hair care, styling, treatments, hair pieces, skincare and body care from a wide range of brands — supplying retailers and shops across Europe with a quote-based price-list ordering system.

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Makeup & Cosmetics Wholesaler & Distributor

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Poland·

WholesalePrivate Label

Makeup & Cosmetics Skincare+2

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An international cosmetics distributor and wholesaler importing and exporting makeup, skincare, haircare, dermocosmetics, professional cosmetics and fragrances from renowned brands to wholesalers, online shops, pharmacies and retail chains, and offering OEM/ODM private-label development.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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United Kingdom·

Wholesale

Skincare Makeup & Cosmetics+2

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A UK specialist importer and distributor of Korean beauty products, sourcing skincare, makeup, hair & body care and supplements directly from South Korean manufacturers and offering them retail and via a wholesale channel to businesses.

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Skincare Wholesaler & Distributor

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Poland·12 yrs·

Wholesale

Skincare Haircare+1

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An international wholesale cosmetics distributor supplying trending Korean and clean-beauty brands — skincare, haircare and makeup — to professional businesses across Europe, selling exclusively to trade buyers, not consumers.

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