Category: E-commerce

Alibaba.com Reaffirms Commitment to Unlocking Pakistan’s Textile Industry Potential at GTEX Expo 2023

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Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has concluded its participation in the GTEX Textile Machine and Chemical Brand Expo held from 3 to 5 August 2023 in Karachi, reaffirming its commitment to assisting Pakistan businesses on their journey towards digitalization and global expansion.

The expo served as a valuable networking platform for textile industry players, showcasing a wide range of raw materials, finished products, state-of-the-art technologies and machinery. As a participant, Alibaba.com had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers to highlight global trading opportunities available through B2B e-commerce.

Through personalized one-on-one consultations, Alibaba.com experts provided them with tips and advice on how to embark on online trade, connect with global buyers, secure orders and boost their export performance.

“Alibaba.com values opportunities to connect with Pakistani suppliers and manufacturers such as the GTEX Expo, where we were able to highlight to them the shift of global buyers towards online sourcing and offer our firsthand B2B e-commerce knowledge and insights. Global exports hold the key to further growth and success for Pakistan’s textile industry. We are eager to be a part of this transformative journey and we look forward to working with more businesses here to help unlock their potential in the global market,” said Mr. Rocky Lu, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan.

Alibaba.com is dedicated to helping Pakistani businesses embrace digitalisation and explore untapped opportunities in the global market. By offering digital trading tools specially designed for small businesses, the platform aims to play a supportive role in the growth and success of the textile industry in Pakistan.

 

 

 

 

Supporting Pakistani Manufacturers: Alibaba.com Joins “Made in Pakistan” Expo Lahore

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Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B e-commerce platform, is slated to participate in the “Made in Pakistan” exhibition to be held at the Lahore International Expo Center from 24-25 June, in celebration of the immense talent and craftsmanship of sellers in Pakistan.

Pakistan has a rich heritage of skilled artisans, craftsmen and manufacturers, but industry events that showcase the country’s remarkable offerings to global buyers are scarce. The two-day “Made in Pakistan” Expo, organized by AB Community Entertainment, is an initiative that will bring together and shine a spotlight on a vibrant community of Pakistani sellers. It will feature an impressive range of products, services and innovations proudly produced in Pakistan.

As a B2B e-commerce player with a 40 million-strong community of global buyers, Alibaba.com recognizes the immense potential of Pakistan’s manufacturers and artisans, and is committed to raising their profile on the world stage by tapping the power of B2B e-commerce.

During the exhibition, sellers visiting the Alibaba.com showcase on-site will have access to personalized consultations with Alibaba.com experts to acquire knowledge of B2B e-commerce, as well as insights on how to kickstart their global export journey using the platform’s digital tools and value-added services.

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Pakistan’s wealth of products and innovations as well as learn about Alibaba.com’s offerings at the “Made in Pakistan” Expo. Join us at the Lahore International Expo Center from 24-25 June at Booth G-4, Exhibition Hall 2 and embark on a potentially transformative journey that will redefine the possibilities for Pakistan’s artisans and manufacturers.

Alibaba.com Gathers Exporters at “B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT – Bharo Digital Export ki Nayi Uraan – Lahore Se”

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Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, hosted “B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT – Bharo Digital Export ki Nayi Uraan – Lahore Se” to facilitate Pakistani exporters’ understanding of and access to the global B2B market.

The event featured a line-up of speakers from Alibaba.com as well as prominent industry leaders from Lahore, including Miss Amy Li, Marketing Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr Rana Mansoor Qadir, Former Executive Member – PAAPAM, Mr. Hafiz Ahmed, Ecommerce Influencer and CEO of Ecomrades, and Mr. Shahbaz Siddique, Alibaba.com Certified Trainer.

During the event, global consumer trends in the food and agricultural sectors which have an implication on export from Pakistan were discussed. According to a statista.com report, consumer spending in the global food and beverage market amounted to US$8.66 trillion in 2022, and it will rise by 7.0% per year from 2019 to 2025. Asia accounted for the greatest profit share of the industry in 2022, with a market volume of US$4.3 trillion. For Pakistani exporters, rice is a promising and significant category.

At the event, it was also revealed that the top buyer markets in the agriculture category on Alibaba.com include the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh. Among the top buyer markets in the food category are the United States, Bangladesh and Turkey. Pakistan is also a major buyer market in both categories.

Talking on the occasion, Mr. Rana Mansoor Qadir, Former Executive Member – PAAPAM, said: “We are thankful to Alibaba.com for its efforts to open newer avenues for local businesses to enhance their sales and profitability. The world is changing fast through digitization; therefore traditional businesses should also change for good. Through Alibaba.com’s global platform, our businesses can access markets all over the world and contribute effectively to the national economy.”

Alibaba.com to discuss e-commerce potential for Manufacturers, traders & entrepreneurs of Lahore on January 19

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Leading global B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com will gather exporters of Lahore on 19 January, 2023 to create awareness on importance of export industry in Pakistan and world’s largest B2B platform Alibaba.com. The agenda of this summit is to encourage local exporters to go online and go digital.

The event, titled “B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT – Bharo Digital Export ki Nayi Uraan – Lahore Se,” will focus to highlight the potential of Lahore manufacturers to go global with e-commerce platform Alibaba.com. Lahore is the engineering hub and one of the largest city of Pakistan that has a lot for sectors like agriculture, food, machinery & auto parts industry – Specially Opportunities for SMEs in auto parts industry.

The Summit will feature a line-up of experts in the fields of e-commerce and export, including Miss Amy Li, Marketing Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr Rana Mansoor Qadir, Former Executive Member – PAAPAM, Mr. Hafiz Ahmed, Ecommerce Influencer and CEO of Ecomrades, Mr. Shahbaz Siddique, Alibaba.com Certified Trainer.

Through such events Alibaba.com aims to extend its assistance for the growth of e-commerce culture in Pakistan. This B2B E-COMMERCE SUMMIT will bring entrepreneur, exporter, manufacturer, trader and small business owner under one roof!

The Alibaba.com event is now open for registration. Interested parties please sign up at [https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1916729816901/WN_cxEub7KnRnuoGKsiPaMvDg].

First Alibaba.com Multan Seller Summit Held with Focus on Boosting E-commerce Exports

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Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, successfully hosted its first seller summit in Multan to highlight export opportunities available to local businesses from online commerce, reaffirming its commitment to helping exporters in the region enter the global market. The event was attended by more than 250 participants including over 100 participants who tuned in online.

The Alibaba.com seller summit, titled “Multan Seller Summit- Export! KYA? KYUN? AUR KAISE- Alibaba.com ke saath”, discussed various aspects of B2B e-commerce in the global market and how Pakistani exporters can tap the opportunity. Alibaba.com representatives also provided the participants with tips and advice on equipping themselves with the necessary skills and tools to thrive as sellers on Alibaba.com.

The event featured a line-up of speakers from Alibaba.com as well as prominent industry leaders from Multan, including Ms. Amy Li, Marketing Head at Alibaba.com Pakistan; Mr. Sheikh M. Asim Saeed, Vice President, Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industries; Mr. Malik Junaid Ashraf, Alibaba.com Certified Trainer; MD. Shazil Majeed, Co-Founder, Epic Crafting; and Mr. Tanveer Nandla, Founder of Iskills Pakistan.

Talking on the event Ms. my Li said, “We are overwhelmed to visit Multan as this region has huge untapped potential for e-commerce export development. We wish to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) here achieve sustainable growth by building their presence on our digital marketplace and boosting their visibility among global buyers, and in turn help promote the country’s export.”

Addressing the audience, Mr. Sheikh M. Asim Saeed, Vice President, Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industries, said, “The Multan business community is excited to work with a global player like Alibaba.com to support B2B e-commerce businesses here. With Alibaba.com, we look forward to promoting our export sector and boosting awareness of our quality suppliers and products among international buyers.”

Alibaba.com has been supporting the growth of SMEs since 1999 with digital tools designed specifically for B2B trade such as custom digital storefronts, communication tools, AI-powered buyer-supplier matching, customer and platform analytics and online trade shows. The platform has been dedicating efforts to onboarding Pakistani businesses to make global trade more accessible to local SMEs.