Xervion Trading is a cross-border sourcing and trading company connecting buyers in the UK, US, and Saudi Arabia with verified suppliers across Pakistan and China. We source, vet, and manage suppliers, then handle logistics and customs through to delivery — across six trade lines: Commodities, Metals, Food & FMCG, Machinery, Textiles, and White Label manufacturing.
We have offices and active operations across Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sourcing happens primarily in Pakistan and China; distribution and buyer support cover the UK, US, and Saudi Arabia.
We combine more than one of these functions rather than fitting neatly into a single category. Like a sourcing agent, we vet suppliers and manage production on your behalf. Like a freight forwarder, we arrange and document the shipment. See our full breakdown of sourcing agent vs. freight forwarder vs. trading company for how the three roles actually differ.
Yes. A significant share of our clients are placing their first cross-border order. We build documentation, quality checks, and payment structure into the process specifically because first orders carry the most risk of something going wrong.
We've moved 15+ shipments across 5 countries over 3+ years of operation, and we publish practical guides on sourcing, shipping, and trade documentation because we think buyers make better decisions with real information.
We verify business registration, confirm production capacity against what a supplier claims, check for a track record with other buyers, and match claims against independent signals like export certifications. See our full checklist in how to vet a supplier overseas.
Yes, and we treat this as standard practice, not an optional extra. A physical sample is the only reliable reference point for verifying that a bulk production run actually matches what was promised.
MOQs vary significantly by product category and factory — there is no single typical number. What actually moves an MOQ is covered in our guide on negotiating MOQs, including when a factory's minimum genuinely can't move and when it can.
Yes, across multiple product categories. White label gets you to market faster with lower MOQs on a standard product; private label gives you a differentiated product you own. See private label vs. white label for the full distinction.
It depends on the product category, not a blanket preference for one country. Pakistan has deep strength in textiles and agricultural commodities; China has broader manufacturing capacity across most other categories. See sourcing from Pakistan vs. China for a full comparison.
We work with Letter of Credit (LC), Telegraphic Transfer (TT), escrow, and deposit-plus-balance structures, depending on your risk profile and the supplier relationship. See LC vs. TT for how to decide which fits your specific deal.
No. An LC makes the most sense for new supplier relationships or higher-value orders where the added security is worth the cost and processing time. Repeat orders with an established relationship often move to TT or a deposit-plus-balance structure instead.
Escrow is available as an option for buyers who want a neutral third party holding funds until agreed conditions — inspection reports or shipping documents — are met. It's a common middle ground for a first order with a new relationship.
A first order typically takes 8 to 14 weeks door to door, including production, freight, and customs clearance — not just the ocean transit time. See the full stage-by-stage breakdown in how long it actually takes to import from China or Pakistan.
FCL (Full Container Load) means you pay for an entire container; LCL (Less than Container Load) means you share a container and pay by volume. We arrange both, depending on your order size — see FCL vs. LCL for how to decide which fits your shipment.
Yes. Sea freight covers the large majority of shipments by volume and cost-efficiency; air freight is available for time-critical or high-value cargo where speed matters more than cost per kilogram.
Yes, through reefer container shipping for food, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive goods. See reefer containers 101 for what buyers need to understand before booking one.
Our core lanes run through Jeddah, Karachi, and Shanghai, with air freight available for time-critical shipments outside those routes.
Yes, customs documentation and clearance are built into our process rather than left to the buyer to manage separately. Most delays are preventable with correct documentation — see customs clearance delays for the common causes we check for on every shipment.
Every shipment includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading as standard, plus a certificate of origin where relevant. See how to read a commercial invoice and packing list and what a bill of lading actually is for what each document covers.
Yes, arranged through the relevant Chamber of Commerce registration for the origin country. See what a certificate of origin is and when you need one for the full explanation.
Landed cost typically runs 15–40% above the product price once freight, insurance, duty, taxes, and fees are added — the quoted product price is never the full number. See how much it actually costs to import from Pakistan or China for the full breakdown.
What a sourcing agent in China actually covers, and how to decide if you need one for your next order.
Sourcing StrategyPractical steps for verifying legitimacy, capacity, and track record before you send money.
Trade Terms & ComplianceLanded cost breaks down into product price, freight, insurance, duty, taxes, and fees.
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