40 Money-Making Export Business Ideas
Interested to start an export business but not quite sure what to start?
The good news is, there are so many opportunities to become an entrepreneur and build an innovative product/service in this line of work.
If you're looking to start your own export business, there are several low-investment options you can choose from.
We put a list together below of the most profitable export business ideas you can start today!
Here they are:
1. Start a consulting business ($300K/year)
Akhil Suresh Nair from Boston, MA, USA started Xena Intelligence over 2 years ago, a consulting business.
- Revenue: $25,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 3
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
I had a couple of years of experience working for a large corporation back in India. I genuinely felt that I was just a cog in the wheel and that whatever I did had little to no impact in the real world.
We were at a crossroads at that time – filled with constant self-doubt about the career path we wanted to take. We could have easily applied for corporate jobs in the US or in India, but we chose to follow our hearts by continuing to work in our consulting business.
I reached out to a few small businesses I had developed good relationships during my corporate career and started helping them out on developing marketing strategy to scale their businesses and also to instill robust operational efficiencies in their business processes. I realized that I was able to add considerable value to their businesses and that I felt a sense of satisfaction in being able to make their lives better. I soon started consulting for over 20 small businesses in India.
2. Start a dropshipping business ($0/year)
Amanda Austin from Erie, Pennsylvania, USA started Little Shop of Miniatures about 6 years ago, a dropshipping business.
- Revenue: $/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 0
- Location: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
I was unhappily working in marketing for a Fortune 500 insurance company when I started looking at ways to create a new income stream. I became interested in ecommerce and invested in a course to learn more. I compiled a list of keywords for products that had decent search volume and not terribly competitive to rank for in organic search. I used Long Tail Pro to get ideas--I had so many when I first started!
My business is a small, mostly passive income stream and I’m okay with that. There is so much more I could be doing with my store, but right now I am loving the extra income stream that allows me to work part-time at my day job and spend more time with my infant daughter.
A bunch of keywords in the dollhouse miniatures space fit the bill. I used Long Tail Pro and looked for keywords that were competitive--which on there is a score in the twenties or low thirties. I also wanted them to have at least 2,000 searches per month. This is not a ton, but five keywords with that search volume that are not that competitive can lead to a decent number of organic traffic if you build your site the right way. My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to find a niche with a nice handful of keywords you can rank for with quality content and a nice backlinking strategy. Don’t try to be number one for some saturated keyword that has a million searches a month. Go for keywords where you stand a chance of ranking--this is usually so-called long tail keywords that are really phrases--for example, “wooden dollhouse furniture” instead of just “dollhouse.”
3. Start a clothing exports business
Examples of a successful clothing exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a clothing exports business:
- Export Business | Step by Step Process
- #56 H84 Exports “How To Build A Global Exports Business From The Ground Up!”
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- How to Start a Clothing Empire: Bruno Marino
Learn more about starting a clothing exports business ➜
Thanks for giving me this lovely opportunity, I’m Arpit Aryan Gupta and I’m currently running a garment export unit called NG Apparels that is based in Ludhiana, catering to all clothing segments across the globe.
My father lost a lot of money in the 2008 crash in the US market which pushed us out of the market and my father had to shut down his fabric trading business but I established the garment manufacturing business back in 2012 and with God’s grace the business has grown exponentially. I have a turnover of 12cr($1,581,547) without any loan or CC limit requirements.
4. Start a timber exportation business
Examples of a successful timber exportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a timber exportation business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a timber exportation business ➜
5. Start a meat exports business
Examples of a successful meat exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a meat exports business:
- Record 2018 Beef Exports Add Up For Producers
- Start Meat Export & Processed Meat Business From India
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Entrepreneur Press
Learn more about starting a meat exports business ➜
6. Start an export brokerage business
Examples of a successful export brokerage business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a export brokerage business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting an export brokerage business ➜
7. Start a rice exports business
Examples of a successful rice exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rice exports business:
- Know My Product - Ep01 - How To Export Rice (चावल)
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
Learn more about starting a rice exports business ➜
8. Start a beauty products exports business
Examples of a successful beauty products exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a beauty products exports business:
- Starting A Business In South Korea, Exporting Business In South Korea, K-Beauty Skin Care Products
- Easy Steps To Export Your Products
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start Your Own Cosmetic Line: The Brutally Honest Truth From A Cosmetic Chemist: Ginger King
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting a beauty products exports business ➜
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9. Start a construction exports business
Examples of a successful construction exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a construction exports business:
- How To Start A Import Export Business
- #56 H84 Exports “How To Build A Global Exports Business From The Ground Up!”
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- How To Succeed With Your Own Construction Business: Stephen Diller
Learn more about starting a construction exports business ➜
10. Start a tech accessories exports business
Examples of a successful tech accessories exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tech accessories exports business:
Learn more about starting a tech accessories exports business ➜
11. Start a custom brokerage business
Examples of a successful custom brokerage business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a custom brokerage business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Customs Broker Exam Study Guide & How to Start Your Own Customs Brokerage Business: Jon Sasaki
- 2020 Customs Broker Exam Study Guide & How to Start Your Own CHB Business: Thru Oct. 2019 Exam Edition
Learn more about starting a custom brokerage business ➜
12. Start a coal exports business
Examples of a successful coal exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a coal exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a coal exports business ➜
13. Start an used product exports business
Examples of a successful used product exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a used product exports business:
- Exporting Business - How To Launch An Exporting Business - Ask Evan
- Bangladesh's Most Exporting Products
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting an used product exports business ➜
14. Start a seafood exportation business
Examples of a successful seafood exportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a seafood exportation business:
- Find Buyers For Export: In 2020 (Step-By-Step)
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a seafood exportation business ➜
15. Start an electric equipment exports business
Examples of a successful electric equipment exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a electric equipment exports business:
- Import And Export Business Complete Guide
- Manufacture, Export, Supply A Range Of Electrical And Power Equipment
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Industrial Electricity And Motor Controls, Second Edition: Rex Miller
- How To Diagnose And Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition: Michael Geier
Learn more about starting an electric equipment exports business ➜
16. Start a smatphone exports business
Examples of a successful smatphone exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a smatphone exports business:
- [The Chamber] Ep.10 - Korea's New Growth Engine – Non-Memory Semiconductors
- Phone Wholesale Market !! Mobile Wholesale Market !! Smartphone Wholesale Market
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting a smatphone exports business ➜
17. Start an agro-products exportation business
Examples of a successful agro-products exportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a agro-products exportation business:
- Startup Your Agri Export Business With International Broker : Farm House Export
- How To Export Agriculture Product From India
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting an agro-products exportation business ➜
18. Start a vehicle exports business
Examples of a successful vehicle exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a vehicle exports business:
- Gta Online: How To Set Up An Import/Export Car Business & Start Stealing Cars! (Import/Export Dlc)
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
Learn more about starting a vehicle exports business ➜
I am the founder and President of Marshal Group LLC, a licensed Illinois dealer specializing in exporting vehicles from the U.S. and Canada to destinations abroad.
Our first full year, 2008, we had $26MM in gross sales, working from the bedroom of my house with myself and my mom as the only two employees. Sales slowed in 2009 with the recession but from 2010 to 2015 we grew each year peaking at $50MM in sales and 650 vehicles sold.
19. Start a cashew nut exportation business
Examples of a successful cashew nut exportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cashew nut exportation business:
- How To Start Export Business In Nigeria - Exportation Of Raw Cashew Nut
- Benefits of Cashew Export from India
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Cash In On Cashews: 50 Plus Desserts Using One Nut: Ms Babette Davis
- The 2007 Import And Export Market For Cashew Nuts In Germany: Philip M. Parker
Learn more about starting a cashew nut exportation business ➜
20. Start an engineering exports business
Examples of a successful engineering exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a engineering exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting an engineering exports business ➜
21. Start a computer exports business
Examples of a successful computer exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a computer exports business:
- Startup Small Export Import Business In Low Investment. (No Registration Required)
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting a computer exports business ➜
22. Start a leather goods exportation business
Examples of a successful leather goods exportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a leather goods exportation business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a leather goods exportation business ➜
Hi, my name is Jason Angelini, and I am a co-founder of American Bench Craft. American Bench Craft is a Veteran owned leather goods manufacturer based out of Wilmington, MA. We combine unique designs, sustainable sourcing, sturdy, high-quality materials, and reliable American craftsmanship to offer leather goods and gear that truly stand the test of time.
Our best selling products are our wallets and belts and the majority of our sales come from direct to consumer.
23. Start a paper exports business
Examples of a successful paper exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a paper exports business:
- Paper Manufacturing & Exports: Pg Paper Company Aims To Go On 30 To 40 Percent Market Share In India
- Import Export Business: Avoid A4 Paper Import Scams (How To Avoid A4 Paper Import Scams) 2021
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Entrepreneur Press
Learn more about starting a paper exports business ➜
24. Start a plastic exports business
Examples of a successful plastic exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a plastic exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a plastic exports business ➜
25. Start a collectible exports business
Examples of a successful collectible exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a collectible exports business:
- List Of Top 15 Best Export Business Ideas - Starting With Low Investment & High Profit
- Gta Online: Car Exporting Guide - How Much Money You Earn From Selling Cars! (Import/Export Dlc)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
Learn more about starting a collectible exports business ➜
26. Start a machinery exports business
Examples of a successful machinery exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a machinery exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Entrepreneur Press
Learn more about starting a machinery exports business ➜
Hello, my name is Thomas Bordier and with a few partners, we took over a dying B2B marketplace in 2003: Exapro. Today, our business is booming and we even acquired a competitor a couple of years back: Kitmondo.
Our purpose is to connect the Industrial World to optimize Manufacturing. This drives us to systematically consider new possible services in our sector. Today, we are working on a new project called Valorexo to help the market value better the prices of used machines.
27. Start an auto parts exports business
Examples of a successful auto parts exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a auto parts exports business:
- How I Made $119,428 Selling Car Parts Online As A Teenager
- How To Start A Used Auto Parts Business - Wikivideo
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start An Auto Supply Store Business: lewis & renn
- How To Start An Auto Transport Business: Jorge Pinillo
Learn more about starting an auto parts exports business ➜
28. Start a beverages exportation business
Examples of a successful beverages exportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a beverages exportation business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Build Your Beverage Empire: Jorge S Olson
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a beverages exportation business ➜
29. Start a chemical exports business
Examples of a successful chemical exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a chemical exports business:
- क्या Pharmaceutical/Chemical Export Import Business Profitable है या नहीं?
- Export Of Chemicals In Crores
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Entrepreneur Press
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a chemical exports business ➜
30. Start a home goods exports business
Examples of a successful home goods exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a home goods exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Etsy Business (Home-Based Business Series)
- How To Start A Business From Home Ebook
Learn more about starting a home goods exports business ➜
31. Start an art exports business
Examples of a successful art exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a art exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting an art exports business ➜
32. Start a gem exports business
Examples of a successful gem exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a gem exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a gem exports business ➜
33. Start an export insurance service business
Examples of a successful export insurance service business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a export insurance service business:
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
- Webinar: Export 101—Start Your Exporting Journey
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Exporting: The Definitive Guide To Selling Abroad Profitably: Laurel J. Delaney
- Export/Import Procedures And Documentation: Donna Bade
Learn more about starting an export insurance service business ➜
34. Start an animal feed exports business
Examples of a successful animal feed exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a animal feed exports business:
- #Kdsushma #Animalfeedexport Ep 5 I How To Export Animal Feed I Selection Of Product
- Animal Feed Making Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Dog Walker's Startup Guide: Create Your Own Lucrative Dog Walking Business In 12 Easy Steps: J D Antell
- How To Start An Animal Rescue Ebook : Kivi
Learn more about starting an animal feed exports business ➜
35. Start an export directory business
Examples of a successful export directory business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a export directory business:
- 21 Highly Profitable Import Export Business Ideas
- Top 12 Import Export Business Ideas And Opportunities In Africa (2020), Business Ideas In Africa
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
Learn more about starting an export directory business ➜
36. Start a packaged food exports business
Examples of a successful packaged food exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a packaged food exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting A Part-Time Food Business: Everything You Need To Know To Turn Your Love For Food Into A Successful Business Without Necessarily Quitting Your Day Job: Jennifer Lewis
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a packaged food exports business ➜
37. Start a pharmaceutical exports business
Examples of a successful pharmaceutical exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pharmaceutical exports business:
- Find Real Genuine Buyers Data For Export (Step-By-Step Guide)- Best Way To Find International Buyers
- Top 10 Countries Where India Pharmaceutical Exports The Most
Learn more about starting a pharmaceutical exports business ➜
38. Start a medical equipment exports business
Examples of a successful medical equipment exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a medical equipment exports business:
- How To Start Medical Device Manufacturing Unit?
- How To Start A Medical Equipment Import Export Company In Shanghai, China
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Setting Up Your Medical Billing Business: Step-by-Step Procedures for Starting and Managing a Computer-Based Electronic Medical Billing Business: Merlin B. Coslick
- Start Your Own Medical Claims & Transcription Business (Start Your Own Business): Prentice Hall
Learn more about starting a medical equipment exports business ➜
39. Start a livestock exports business
Examples of a successful livestock exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a livestock exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure: Joel Salatin
Learn more about starting a livestock exports business ➜
40. Start a metal exports business
Examples of a successful metal exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a metal exports business:
- Your 6-Step Guide To Starting An Import Export Business
- Global Steel Exports: Who Exports What To Where
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Building An Import / Export Business: Kenneth D. Weiss
- Start Your Own Import/Export Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series)
Learn more about starting a metal exports business ➜
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