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18/08/2026

How Should I Start My Business on Daraz? 🇧🇩📦

Starting an online business looks easy from the outside—find a product, import it, list it on Daraz, and start selling.

But I’m learning that there’s a lot more to it.

So, if I’m starting my Daraz journey from zero, this is the process I want to follow:

1️⃣ Choose the right product
I don’t want to import something just because the China price is cheap. I need to understand the product, its demand, competition, and whether people in Bangladesh actually want it.

2️⃣ Calculate the REAL cost 💰
Before ordering, I need to calculate:

Product Cost + Shipping + Customs/Duty + Local Delivery + Marketing + Payment/COD Charges = Total Cost

Only after knowing the real cost can I decide whether the product is profitable.

3️⃣ Start small 📦
Instead of investing a lot of money in the beginning, I want to test a small quantity first.

Sell → Collect feedback → Learn → Improve → Reorder.

4️⃣ Create a proper Daraz listing 🛒
Good product photos, clear titles, accurate descriptions, useful specifications, and competitive pricing are important.

I want customers to understand exactly what they are buying.

5️⃣ Focus on customer experience ⭐
Fast responses, proper packaging, accurate product information and good after-sales support can help build trust and reviews.

6️⃣ Track every sale 📊
I want to record the selling price, Daraz fees, delivery-related costs, product cost and other expenses so I know my actual profit, not just the difference between buying and selling price.

This is my approach to starting on Daraz.

I’m not trying to become a big business overnight.

I’m trying to start small, calculate properly, learn from every order, and grow step by step.

This is another part of my journey with Sutro. 🇧🇩

Follow Sutro to see what happens next.

13/08/2026

🚀 The Products Have Arrived — What’s Next?

Getting the products from China is only the beginning.

Now comes the most important part: testing, validating and selling.

Here’s what I’m doing next at Sutro:

🔍 1. Product Testing
Check build quality, brightness, sensor performance, battery backup and charging.

📸 2. Create Real Product Content
Take my own photos and videos instead of relying only on supplier images.

📊 3. Market Research
Check competitors, existing selling prices, customer reviews and demand in Bangladesh.

💰 4. Final Pricing
Calculate the actual cost and set a selling price that covers marketing, packaging, delivery/COD charges and profit.

🧪 5. Small-Scale Testing
Instead of ordering a large quantity immediately, test customer response with the current stock.

📢 6. Marketing & Sales
Start posting on Facebook and other platforms, collect feedback and see which product/size gets the most interest.

📈 7. Learn From the First Batch
What sells? What doesn't? What do customers ask for? What problems appear?

Then, based on the data, decide what to import next.

This is the real journey of Sutro:

Research → Source → Import → Test → Sell → Learn → Improve → Grow

I’m documenting the process from my first small import batch, including the mistakes and lessons along the way.

Sutro — Learn • Source • Grow 🌍📦📈

07/08/2026

💰 REAL IMPORT COST CALCULATION | RECHARGEABLE LED SENSOR LIGHT

Buying a product from China is not just about the supplier price.

For this batch, I calculated the Product Cost + Shipping + Customs to understand the actual landed cost before deciding the selling price.

📦 Product Cost from China

SizeQtyChina PriceTotal100mm2 pcs৳110৳220200mm2 pcs৳130৳260300mm2 pcs৳145৳290500mm1 pc৳160৳160Total7 pcs৳930

🚢 Import Cost

Product weight with box: 0.662 kg

Shipping:
0.662 × ৳1,150 = ৳761

Customs: ৳190

🧮 Total Landed Cost

Product Cost: ৳930
Shipping: ৳761
Customs: ৳190

➡️ Total Landed Cost ≈ ৳1,881

Average landed cost:

৳1,881 ÷ 7 ≈ ৳269 per piece

💵 Estimated Selling Price

A possible pricing strategy:

🔹 100mm → ৳399
🔹 200mm → ৳449
🔹 300mm → ৳499
🔹 500mm → ৳549

This gives room for marketing, packaging, COD/payment charges and other business expenses before calculating the final net profit.

📌 Lesson:
Never decide your selling price based only on the China product price.

Product Cost + Shipping + Customs + Other Expenses = Real Cost

At Sutro, we're documenting the actual learning process of China sourcing and importing—one product at a time.

Learn • Source • Grow 🌍📦📈

06/08/2026

💰 Cost Calculation Before Selling: A Real Import Example

One of the biggest mistakes new importers make is focusing only on the product price.

The real cost is much more than that.

Here's a real example from my recent import of Radar Sensor LED Bulbs.

📦 Product Cost (China)

15W × 2 = ৳360

12W × 2 = ৳340

9W × 2 = ৳320

Total Product Cost: ৳1,020

🚢 Import Expenses

Shipping: ৳355

Customs & Duty: ৳190

✅ Total Landed Cost: ৳1,565

With 6 bulbs imported, the average landed cost is approximately ৳260 per piece.

💡 Estimated Selling Price

9W → ৳399

12W → ৳430

15W → ৳450

📈 Estimated Profit

Expected profit ranges from ৳150–৳180 per bulb, depending on the model and selling price.

Lesson: Never decide your selling price based only on the supplier's price. Always calculate your total landed cost, then set a price that leaves room for profit.

At Sutro, I'm documenting my real import journey—from sourcing products in China to calculating costs, estimating profit, and learning every step along the way.

Follow the journey if you're interested in starting your own import business.

19/07/2026

🚢 Why Do Some Products Take Longer to Arrive from China?

Many people think that once you place an order in China, the products will arrive quickly. In reality, the shipping process depends on the type of product.

Recently, I asked one of my suppliers why my order was taking longer than expected. They explained that products containing batteries or motion sensors often require a different shipping route.

The process is usually:

🇨🇳 China Factory
➡️ 🇭🇰 Hong Kong (for special handling and export processing)
➡️ 🚢✈️ Bangladesh

Because of this additional step, delivery may take a little longer than standard products.

Examples include: 🔋 Motion Sensor LED Lights
🔋 Rechargeable Cabinet Lights
🔋 Smart Electronic Devices
🔋 Products with Lithium Batteries

💡 Lesson Learned:
Importing isn't just about finding a good product at a low price. Understanding shipping routes, battery regulations, and realistic lead times is just as important.

At Sutro, I'm documenting everything I learn about sourcing, importing, and e-commerce to help beginners make smarter business decisions.

Have you ever experienced delays because of battery-powered products? Share your experience in the comments!

01/07/2026

🚢 Sea Shipping or ✈️ Air Shipping?

This is one of the most common questions in importing.

✈️ Air Shipping ✅ Faster delivery ✅ Good for samples and small orders ❌ Higher shipping cost

🚢 Sea Shipping ✅ Lower shipping cost ✅ Better for larger orders ❌ Longer delivery time

As a beginner, I recently learned that many Bangladesh freight forwarders offer an all-in-one service.

They can provide: 📦 Product collection from supplier 🚢 Shipping 🛃 Customs clearance 💰 Taxes and duties 🏠 Delivery in Bangladesh

In many cases, they give one final landed price per kg, making the process much simpler for beginners.

This means you can focus more on: 📈 Product research 📢 Marketing 🛒 Sales

Instead of worrying about customs paperwork.

I'm currently documenting everything I learn and sharing it through Sutro.

30/06/2026

💰 Never Import a Product Without Calculating Profit

Many new importers see a cheap China price and think they will make money.

But the actual calculation is:

📦 Product Cost

🚢 Shipping Cost

🛃 Customs & Duty

📍 Local Delivery Cost

📢 Marketing Cost

💸 COD & Payment Charges

= Total Landed Cost

Example:

Product Cost = ৳120 Shipping & Import Cost = ৳50 Marketing Cost = ৳30

Total Cost = ৳200

If you sell at ৳250: Profit = ৳50

If you sell at ৳350: Profit = ৳150

Always calculate your costs before placing an order.

My goal at Sutro is to learn how to calculate costs properly before investing money.

30/06/2026

🎯 Product Selection Is More Important Than Importing

Many beginners focus on finding suppliers first. I believe product selection should come first.

Before considering any product, I ask:

✅ Does it solve a real problem? ✅ Is it already selling in Bangladesh? ✅ Is it lightweight and easy to ship? ✅ Can I make a reasonable profit? ✅ Is there enough demand but not too much competition?

My research sources: 🇨🇳 Alibaba 🇨🇳 1688 🇨🇳 AliExpress

Then I validate demand on: 🇧🇩 Daraz 🇧🇩 Facebook Marketplace 🇧🇩 pages 🇧🇩 TikTok Shop

Remember: A good supplier cannot save a bad product, but a good product can create a successful business.

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