India + China
Our deepest capability. Direct on-ground sourcing, supplier intelligence, verification and execution across Indian and Chinese supply markets.
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Markets & products
Anchored in Asian markets. Connected to the world.
SWIFT's deepest on-ground capability sits in Asian markets — with India and China as our core — extended by a broader international network of suppliers, associates and commercial relationships. We start with your procurement requirement, then find the market that fits it.
Asian markets at the core
India + China · Core 1
Product-agnostic sourcing
240+ on-ground
On-ground core
India + China
Core Asian marketsGCC · SE Asia
Extended reachGlobal network
Global operation
Deep market intelligence. Broad product capability.
240+
On-ground associates
3,300+
Supplier network
Product-agnostic
Sourcing model
Asian core
+ broader global network
Procurement philosophy
We start with the requirement — not the product catalogue.
Every procurement requirement is different. Rather than restricting buyers to a fixed product list, SWIFT evaluates the specification, quantity, destination, commercial objective and preferred sourcing market to identify the right procurement opportunity.
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Delivery
Market coverage
Deep where it counts. Connected well beyond.
Our on-ground depth is concentrated in Asian markets — India and China first — and supported by a broader international network. We're deliberate about where we operate directly and where we work through our network.
Wider Asian markets
Expanding sourcing capability across the wider region, evaluated by product, quantity, specification and commercial fit.
Explore Asian markets →Broader global reach
Network access across the EU, Africa, the USA and other international markets. This is network reach — not the same on-ground depth as our core Asian markets, and we'll always be clear about the difference.
View extended network →We claim on-ground depth only where it can be supported — not a flag on every country for the sake of appearing global.
Procurement capabilities
Broad product capability. Product-agnostic by design.
SWIFT has established capability across metals and scrap, energy and petrochemicals — and stays product-agnostic. If your requirement isn't listed, we assess it on specification, quantity, destination and commercial objective.
Metals & scrap
Reliable international supply against defined specifications, grades and quantities.
- Copper, aluminium, gold, brass & stainless steel (SS)
- Copper, aluminium, gold, brass and SS scrap
- Plastic scrap
- E-scrap / electronic scrap
Energy & petrochemicals
Procurement support by specification, volume, origin, destination and commercial requirement.
- EN590 10 PPM
- JET A1 fuel
- Fertilizers
- Sulfur & granules
- Polymers & granules
Product-agnostic
Established categories beyond metals and energy — and the model that lets us go further.
- Agri-products
- Ceramics
- Speciality chemicals
- Home décor
- Electronics
- Other industrial / commercial requirements
Your requirement does not have to fit our catalog. We start with the procurement requirement and determine the appropriate sourcing route.
Specific grades and specifications are confirmed once the scope of a transaction is defined.
Product-agnostic model
The list is a starting point — not a boundary.
Our categories show where we already have capability. They don't define the limit. Tell us the product, the target market and the commercial outcome, and we'll assess whether a viable sourcing route exists.
Market selection
The right market is more than the lowest price.
We evaluate each sourcing opportunity across the factors that determine whether a source actually makes commercial sense.
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Availability
Is the required quantity consistently available in the market?
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Quality
Can the market meet the required specification and standard?
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Commercial economics
Does the source make sense after total costs — not headline price?
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Supplier reliability
Can suitable counterparties be identified and verified?
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Logistics
Can the product realistically move from origin to destination?
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Regulatory fit
Are the product and transaction commercially and legally feasible?
The result is a sourcing decision based on total economics — not simply supplier price.
Supplier network
Access to supply. Backed by local intelligence.
Our network combines suppliers, on-ground associates and local market relationships — deepest across our core Asian markets and extended worldwide. Reach becomes a verified counterparty only after diligence.
3,300+
Supplier network
240+
On-ground associates
India + China
On-ground core (Core 1)
Asian + global
Core region + extended network
The 3,300+ figure reflects the reach of our supplier network — not a blanket verification claim. Counterparties are screened and verified against the requirements of each specific transaction.
Supplier verification
Not every supplier is procurement-ready.
Supplier discovery is only the beginning. SWIFT applies additional diligence based on transaction requirements and risk indicators before recommending a counterparty.
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Inspection
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Approved counterparty
Questions
Markets & products, answered.
Does SWIFT only source the products listed on this page?
No. Our listed categories represent our current areas of expertise. SWIFT remains product-agnostic and can evaluate other requirements based on your specification, quantity, destination and commercial objective.
Can you source from a country not listed?
Yes. We can evaluate and source from additional markets based on your product, specifications, quantity and commercial requirements.
Can you source from India for overseas buyers?
Yes. India is one of our core sourcing markets, and we support overseas buyers looking to procure from qualified Indian suppliers.
Can you source from China?
Yes. China is one of our core on-ground sourcing markets, supported by local supplier and market intelligence.
Can you handle products requiring inspection?
Yes. We can coordinate supplier, factory, warehouse and product inspections based on the transaction and buyer requirements.
Do you only work with manufacturers?
No. Depending on the requirement, we can evaluate suitable manufacturers, traders, distributors and other legitimate counterparties.
Can SWIFT source products we have never purchased before?
Yes. We can evaluate new product categories based on specifications, market availability, supplier capability and commercial feasibility.
Get started
Tell us the market. Tell us the requirement.
Wherever you want to source from, and whatever you need, SWIFT will assess the opportunity and show you the route that makes commercial sense.
For established businesses with serious procurement requirements.