- A 15–20 page sourcing report
- A shortlist of supplier profiles worth approaching
- Landed cost and timeline estimates
- A call to present the results
Italy has thousands of small and medium manufacturers, often specialised in a single process and rarely visible abroad. Buyers who start from a web search or a trade fair usually meet the companies with the best marketing, not the best fit. Compass maps the Italian supply base for your requirement before you spend on visits and samples. We compare districts and producer profiles, estimate the landed cost in your country and list the certificates and registrations your product will need on arrival.
Compass
Who it is for
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You are sourcing from Italy for the first time
You know what you need, but not where it is made or by whom.
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You want a second source
You buy from one country and want a European alternative with a different risk profile.
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Your project has strict rules
Healthcare, energy, construction or public tenders, where certificates decide.
Know where to buy in Italy
What is included
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Supply base map
Districts, number and size of producers, specialisation and export experience, for your product or component.
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Price benchmarks and landed cost
Ex-works price ranges and estimated landed cost: freight, insurance, duties and local charges.
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EU export rules
CE marking, origin, dual-use and sanctions checks, and the EU documents the producer must issue.
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Import rules in your country
Registrations, conformity marks and labels at destination, for example SFDA, SASO, G-Mark or EAC, with indicative times.
Fixed price, agreed before we start
The price depends on the product and the number of categories. If you continue with Landfall, part of it is credited.
Sourcing Route
The full route
Five packages in sequence, from choosing where to buy in Italy to after-delivery support. Start from the one you need.
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Compass
Know where to buy in Italy
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Landfall
Find reliable Italian suppliers
See the package — Landfall -
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Escort
Every order, safe to destination
See the package — Escort -
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Lookout
Your Italian supply chain, watched every day
See the package — Lookout -
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Mooring
Delivered, closed, followed up
See the package — Mooring
Also as single services
- Sounding A check on one supplier: know who you are dealing with.
- Clearance The compliance file for one product in one country.
- Inspection A single check of the goods before they leave, per day.
First step
Want to start with Compass?
Tell us in two lines what you need: we reply within two working days. If it is not the right package, we will say so and point you to the one that fits.