"Retail," "trade," and "manufacturing" get used loosely, but they're three different points in the supply chain — and your product usually fits naturally into just one or two of them.

Manufacturers: makers of the product

Buy raw materials, machinery, and industrial services. Bulk purchasing, longer relationships, and typically the highest-value accounts once landed.

Traders: the middle layer

Buy in bulk from manufacturers to resell to retailers or other businesses. Good targets for wholesale suppliers, trade finance, and logistics providers.

Retail shops: closest to the end customer

Smaller individual orders but the largest number of potential accounts. Best for suppliers who want volume through many small, frequent-reorder relationships.

Databases for each layer

Manufacturers Database

Makers of the product

₹1,694

Indian Manufacturers Data

Cross-industry manufacturers

₹1,694

Retail Shops Data

Closest to end customer

₹847