NOW ONBOARDING BUYERS & SUPPLIERS FOR 2026

Get your raw materials in front of
US & EU buyers — the right ones.

If you produce bamboo, coffee, cashew, rubber, or tobacco leaf in Vietnam or China, we connect you directly with pre-qualified US and European buyers actively sourcing your category — and manage the introduction through your first shipment.

Trusted by importers and producers across Asia–West trade
SOURCING CATEGORIES
Bamboo • Coffee Cherry • Cashew Kernels • Natural Rubber • Tobacco Leaf & Stalks
THE CHALLENGE

Finding the right match is hard — on both sides of the deal.

FOR BUYERS

Most buyers can't find reliable raw material suppliers in Asia.

They struggle to verify quality and volume capacity, navigate language and cultural gaps, and avoid getting burned by unreliable middlemen. Months turn into years. Containers never leave the port.

FOR SUPPLIERS & MANUFACTURERS

Most producers can't find serious buyers in the US and Europe.

Cold outreach goes nowhere. Trade show contacts disappear. Trading companies take a cut without ever bringing a real, qualified buyer to the table — while production capacity sits unused.

OUR SOLUTION

Two-Sided Facilitation, Not a One-Way Directory

We work both sides of the trade. For buyers, we identify vetted producers already operating at your required volume. For suppliers, we identify pre-qualified buyers already sourcing your category. Either way, we make the introduction and stay involved through negotiation and your first shipment.

14
AVG. DAYS TO FIRST INTRODUCTION
8–15%
SUCCESS FEE ON ORDER VALUE
$0
UPFRONT CAPITAL OR INVENTORY RISK
FOR SUPPLIERS

Buyer Matchmaking & Market Access Package

Designed for bamboo, coffee, cashew, rubber, and tobacco leaf producers in Vietnam and China ready to reach serious US and European buyers.

RECOMMENDED

Buyer Introduction & Deal Support

Get in front of pre-qualified buyers already sourcing your category

UPFRONT
$0
Export-readiness & quality documentation review
Matched to pre-qualified US & EU buyers actively sourcing your category
Warm introductions + meeting facilitation
Negotiation support & agreement review
Logistics & documentation coordination through first shipment
Ongoing relationship management with your new buyer
SUCCESS FEE
8–15% of order value
(or a flat fee of $3,000–$12,000) — paid only once a deal closes
WHY SUPPLIERS WORK WITH US

Real buyers. No cold outreach.

We only introduce you to buyers who are already actively sourcing your material category and volume — not a mass email blast to a purchased list.

No cost unless a deal closes
Buyers vetted for volume, payment reliability, and fit
We stay involved through negotiation and first shipment
SERVICE 1 · THE OFFERING

Raw Material Sourcing & Broker Package

Designed for US and European buyers ready to secure a reliable raw material supply line out of Vietnam and China.

RECOMMENDED

Full-Service Sourcing & Facilitation

Complete supplier identification through first shipment

UPFRONT
$0
Targeted shortlist of 6–8 pre-qualified suppliers matched to your material and volume
Warm introductions + meeting facilitation
Quality, capacity & certification verification
Negotiation support & agreement review
Logistics & documentation coordination through first shipment
High-level customs & compliance overview (referrals to specialists)
SUCCESS FEE
8–15% of order value
(or a flat fee of $3,000–$12,000, based on deal size)
POST-DEAL

Ongoing Supply Chain Oversight

Continued coordination, quality monitoring, and relationship management with your supplier after the first shipment.

$1,500 / month
SERVICE 2 · THE ADVISORY

Business Development & Market Entry Advisory

For companies that need a broader strategy — not just an introduction — before entering a new market or supply chain relationship. Delivered through our advisory arm, Ionic Wellness Solutions.

STRATEGY-FIRST

Market Entry Strategy Package

A structured roadmap before you commit to a supplier or a market

FLAT PROJECT FEE
$5,000+
Market & channel assessment for your target region or category
Competitive positioning & pricing strategy
Prioritized target list of buyers, suppliers, or partners
Go-to-market roadmap with clear sequencing and milestones
Structural & entity guidance for cross-border operations
Delivered as a working roadmap document, not a slide deck
SCOPE-BASED PRICING
$5,000–$15,000 flat fee
based on region, category, and depth of research required
ONGOING

Monthly Strategic Advisory Retainer

Continued strategic support as your market entry or sourcing relationships evolve — pricing, renegotiation, and expansion planning.

$2,500 / month
THE PROCESS

How it works in 4 weeks

"We'd been sending cold emails to US importers for a year with no traction. Pacific Gateway got us in front of a serious buyer within three weeks — someone who was actually ready to place an order."

— Export Manager
Natural Rubber Processor, Vietnam
01

Discovery & Alignment

We learn your target materials, volumes, quality specs, and timeline in a structured 60-minute call.

02

Supplier Shortlist

Within 7–10 days we deliver a curated shortlist of 6–8 vetted bamboo, coffee, cashew, rubber, or tobacco leaf suppliers matched to your needs.

03

Warm Introductions

We make direct introductions and facilitate initial meetings and sample requests between you and the suppliers.

04

Deal Facilitation

We support negotiations, help structure the agreement, and stay involved through logistics until your first shipment lands.

Average time from kickoff to first supplier introduction: 14 days

WHY PACIFIC GATEWAY VENTURES

An American partner
based in Asia.

We combine deep understanding of US and European buyer requirements with on-the-ground presence in Vietnam and China. This dual perspective removes friction that most brokers never see.

Asia-Pacific Sourcing Network
We know which bamboo, coffee, cashew, rubber, and tobacco leaf producers can actually deliver at your required volume and consistency.
Real Supplier Relationships
Warm introductions to producers we've vetted directly — not a directory of cold-outreach exporters.
No Inventory Risk
We never take title to goods or hold inventory. You contract directly with your supplier — we make sure it's the right one.
REAL RESULTS

Buyers & suppliers we've helped connect

"Pacific Gateway introduced us to two bamboo pole producers in Vietnam. We signed with one within 5 weeks and received our first container within two months. Best decision we made for our supply chain."

— Procurement Director
Sustainable Building Materials Importer, USA

"They understood our quality specs down to moisture content and grading. We closed our first cashew kernel supply agreement in under a month, with pricing that held up through the whole first shipment."

— Sourcing Manager
Specialty Food Importer, Netherlands

"Clear process, transparent fees, and real introductions — not just a spreadsheet of exporters. We now have a reliable green coffee supply line out of the Central Highlands."

— Green Coffee Buyer
Specialty Coffee Roaster, USA
QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Do you take ownership of the goods?
No. We are a facilitator, not a trading company. We never hold inventory or take title to your materials — you contract and pay your supplier directly, and we're compensated only through our success fee once the deal closes.
Do you handle customs clearance and import compliance?
No. We provide high-level guidance and connect you with trusted customs brokers, freight forwarders, and (for food-grade materials) FDA/USDA compliance specialists. Our focus is supplier identification and deal facilitation.
How long does it usually take to secure a reliable supplier?
Most clients receive their first serious introductions within 10–18 days and sign agreements within 4–8 weeks, depending on how quickly they move through samples, meetings, and negotiations.
What raw materials do you source?
We specialize in bamboo (poles, stalks, panels), coffee cherry and green coffee, cashew kernels, natural rubber, and tobacco leaf/stalks out of Vietnam and China, with adjacent categories available on request.
What if I already have some supplier contacts?
We can still add significant value by expanding your options, running structured outreach, and supporting negotiations with better terms. Many clients use us alongside their existing efforts.
I'm a producer in Vietnam or China — do I pay anything upfront to be matched with buyers?
No. Suppliers pay nothing upfront. Our success fee is only earned once a deal closes and an order is placed, so our incentive is fully aligned with getting you a real, qualified buyer — not just a list of leads.
How do you vet buyers before introducing them to suppliers?
We assess buyers on purchase volume, category fit, and payment reliability before making an introduction. Our goal is to bring suppliers buyers who are ready to place real orders, not window-shop.

Ready to find the right match on the other side of the deal?

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