Rs. 100,000 - 400,000Home-Based Import Business
Source products from China and fulfil orders from home using couriers and marketplaces.
Running Import from Home
You do not need a warehouse or retail shop to run an import business in Pakistan. Many successful sellers store cartons in a spare room, garage, or small rented storage unit while fulfilling orders via courier.
This model suits parents, freelancers, and anyone who wants flexible work from home.
What You Need at Home
• Space for 5–20 cartons initially
• Computer + smartphone for supplier communication
• Courier accounts (Leopard, TCS, PostEx, M&P)
• Optional: Daraz seller account or Shopify store
Workflow
1. Research products on Trending Products section and Daraz bestsellers.
2. Place order with China supplier; use sea freight for bulk, air for tests.
3. Clear customs through agent (Karachi port most common for sea).
4. Photograph products at home with simple lighting.
5. List online and ship daily via courier.
Family & Operations
Set fixed packing hours so home life stays balanced. Track inventory in a simple spreadsheet — SKU, quantity, cost, selling price.
Investment
Rs. 100,000–400,000 covers first mixed shipment plus clearance and packaging. Scale when 70%+ of first batch sells within 60 days.