Global Product Sourcing Market Research

# Freelance International Product Market Research & Sourcing Consultant

**Engagement Type:** Fixed-price project
**Location:** India (preferred)
**Project Budget:** ₹15,000–₹30,000
**Duration:** 15 working days

### Project Objective

We are looking for an experienced freelance Market Research and Product Sourcing Consultant to identify high-demand and commercially viable products that can be sourced from India and sold in India, the United States and the UAE.

The objective is to identify products with strong market demand, competitive sourcing costs, attractive profit margins and international sales potential.

### Scope of Work

**1. Product Identification**
- Research multiple product categories without restricting the search to a particular industry.
- Identify 20–30 high-potential products.
- Analyse market demand, trends and buying behaviour.
- Identify products with attractive growth and profitability potential.

**2. International Market Research**
- Analyse India, USA and UAE markets independently.
- Research Amazon, Flipkart, Walmart, Noon and other relevant sales channels.
- Evaluate product pricing, competition and customer demand.
- Identify market gaps and potential opportunities.

**3. Supplier and Sourcing Research**
- Identify Indian manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers.
- Obtain indicative bulk procurement prices and MOQs.
- Identify at least three potential suppliers for each shortlisted product, where available.
- Compare supplier pricing and sourcing feasibility.

**4. Financial and Profitability Analysis**
- Estimate procurement costs.
- Calculate packaging, logistics, shipping and applicable customs costs.
- Estimate selling prices across the three markets.
- Calculate gross margins and estimated contribution margins.
- Highlight risks and additional costs.

**5. Final Recommendations**
- Shortlist the top 10 commercially viable products.
- Recommend the best five products for initial investment.
- Provide supporting market data and supplier details.
- Recommend the most attractive target market for each product.
- Prepare a 90-day sourcing and market-entry roadmap.

### Expected Deliverables
- Detailed Excel product research database.
- International market comparison report.
- Product demand and competition analysis.
- Supplier database and indicative quotations.
- Product-wise landed cost and profitability model.
- Final top-five product recommendation report.
- Management presentation summarising findings.

### Required Experience
- International product market research.
- India-based manufacturer and supplier sourcing.
- Import/export and international trade knowledge.
- Amazon, Flipkart, Walmart and Noon marketplace research.
- Product profitability and landed-cost analysis.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint reporting skills.

### Engagement Conditions
- Fixed project budget of ₹15,000–₹30,000.
- Expected duration of 15 working days.
- Candidate must submit previous relevant research samples.
- All research must be supported by credible data and sources.
- No generic or AI-generated product lists without market validation.
- Final payment will be linked to acceptance of agreed deliverables.

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