The idea for the Import from China website originated in 2007. Back then, searching the internet for information on importing goods from China in Serbian yielded no results. This gap in information inspired the creation of www.uvozizkine.com.
Our goal was twofold: to dispel the mystery surrounding Chinese imports and to demonstrate the vastness and affordability of the Chinese market. We weren't some intangible entity; we were here to help!
Data collection for import procedures and Chinese company registration began in 2008. This meticulous process took two years to complete, and finally, on October 31, 2010, uvozizkine.com went live!
Safe trade
Our primary focus was ensuring safe trade practices.
Back then, Alibaba wasn't as widely recognized, and navigating its platform could be daunting. To address this concern, we identified tens of thousands of companies listed on Alibaba that also maintained independent Chinese websites. This additional presence served as an indicator of a company's legitimacy and seriousness.
Fast forward a decade, and the landscape has changed significantly. Many companies listed on Alibaba back then are no longer operational. Their websites are either defunct or non-existent, raising questions about potential scams or business closures. In fact, our data suggests that around 70% of those companies lack functional websites today.
For a comprehensive list of verified Chinese companies, you can explore our categorized directory in the main menu, titled "Chinese firms."
We also collaborated with three local agents residing and working in China. Among them is Mr. Glušac, the founder of Gabriel Group, whose company acquired uvozizkine.com on January 1, 2020.
Chinese Product Showcase
We want to present some new and, in our opinion, interesting things that are unknown or less well-known and could possibly give someone an idea for starting their own business. You can find the products in the main menu on the link we highlight the products.
We try to find a suitable video for each product, so we have opened our Youtube channel.
If you need help or advice when importing and/or exporting goods to China, feel free to contact us, we can probably help you.
We have been contacted several times by the media regarding imports from China, and that our opinion is still respected is also shown by the interview given to Večernje novoste (January 29, 2021) regarding the disruption of transport costs at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 and whether it will be reflected in the prices of products from China..
Import from China - press clipping
An interview with Večernji novosti regarding the increase in the price of transporting goods from China, published on January 29, 2021.
Guest appearance on Chinese Radio International's program "Privredni kompas" for the Serbian-speaking audience on October 31, 2012.
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More and more platforms for cooperation
Data on cooperation with China is also available in the "Chinese Corner" of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce.
The Belgrade Chamber of Commerce, which hosted representatives of 46 Taiwanese companies in Belgrade on Monday in cooperation with the Serbian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, recently launched a "Chinese Corner" on its internet portal.
This online platform provides basic information about business opportunities with the People's Republic of China.
It was established to better present the Serbian economy, its investment potential, and to overcome barriers in business, meeting the needs of Serbian and Chinese businessmen.
The "Chinese Corner," as stated in the mission of this page, is ready to assume the role of a bridge between these two countries. It will strive to encourage contacts between Chinese and Serbian businessmen, promote business cooperation, and discover new business opportunities.
The ultimate goal is to build a business platform for the cooperation of Chinese and Serbian businessmen with full support in the implementation of this cooperation.
The activities of the "Chinese Corner" include providing information on investments and local conditions, assisting with understanding legislation, customs regulations, and the banking system, offering consultations on investments in China and Serbia, familiarizing businesses with the advantages of investing in both countries, conducting market research, assisting with sending invitation letters, assisting with company registration, and assisting in finding business opportunities. Furthermore, it aims to bring together Serbian businessmen who are already doing business with the People's Republic of China to exchange experiences and provide mutual support.
Purchasing from China – the most active online platform
Two sites in Serbia pay particular attention to the business of small and medium-sized companies, as well as individuals, with the People's Republic of China. It is about business m online platforms www.uvozizkine.com and www.kupovinaizkine.com.
Two related platforms are edited and managed by entrepreneur Miroslav Mihić, who came up with the idea of launching websites specialized in cooperation with the Chinese economy precisely because of the efforts he had to make when starting import business.
On these sites it is possible to find customs regulations, explanations about the price policy of Chinese companies, product offers, service offers from China, detailed information about products and companies, information about Chinese embassies in Serbia and other republics of the former Yugoslavia, general information about China , exchange rate list of the yuan in relation to Serbian and other currencies in the region and other data unavailable in other media.
The site www.kupovinaizkine.com, unlike its older brother who mainly supports wholesale purchases, helps to purchase Chinese goods at retail, using the services of "online" shopping directly from China.
For example, the new Internet platform provides complete information on the Chinese "online" shopping site Taobao, with complete instructions for its use.
In addition to the Taobao site, on this Internet platform you can also find instructions for "online" purchases through other large Chinese sites, such as: tmall.com, joyo.com, 360buy.com and others.
Since this year, the site has entered into an agreement with the trading company "Guangzhou Gabriel Import Export Co. LTD". The company is located in Guangzhou, one of the leading economic cities of China. The main activity of the company is assistance with the purchase of goods from China. The owner and founder of the company is Mr. Josip Glušac, so all arrangements regarding procurement, inspection, purchase of goods and other things can be done by website visitors in the Serbian language.
Guest appearance on Radio 3 in the show View of Asia - 18/04/2012
Interview for Sarajevo magazine "Start" - 17/06/2012