B2B EXPORT BUSINESS PLAN IN GCC COUNTRIES
B2B EXPORT BUSINESS PLAN ShopUp's South Asia to GCC Market Expansion Strategy Prepared for: ShopUp Board of Directors Prepared by: Sahadat Hossain Date: May 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ShopUp will establish a commission-based B2B export model connecting verified South Asian suppliers with GCC importers, focusing initially on Saudi Arabia and UAE/Dubai. This asset-light strategy will be led by a dedicated Head of Export P&L, targeting quarterly sales growth from $300K to $1M+ within 12- 18 months while maintaining 10-15% net profit margins. The business model leverages ShopUp's digital platform to facilitate trade in high-demand products: • Bangladeshi puffed rice • Sri Lankan bulk tea • Pakistani Basmati rice • Jute/RGM from Bangladesh • Fresh produce from India, Pakistan, and Egypt Success will be driven by targeted digital client acquisition, strategic logistics partnerships, regulatory compliance expertise, and a lean, accountable governance structure. 1. MARKET OPPORTUNITY ...