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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Sandea Wholesale Ltd

The company supplies 120-plus global brands across a number of international markets

Sandea Wholesale utilises high tech warehouse automation and digital systems

In an increasingly complex global trading environment, Sandea Wholesale Limited has built a business defined by one simple principle: making international trade faster, smarter and more reliable. From its UK base, Sandea has rapidly emerged as a high-growth export partner, connecting globally recognised FMCG brands with retailers and distributors across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. What sets the company apart is not just its ability to move products across borders, but its ability to do so with speed, compliance and consistency – at scale. Operating at the intersection of supply chain efficiency and international demand, Sandea manages a portfolio of over 2,000 SKUs across food, beverage, health, beauty and OTC categories. The company works with more than 120 global brands, supplying partners in multiple international markets and expanding into new territories as demand evolves. This growth has been driven by a clear and deliberate export strategy. Rather than simply extending domestic operations overseas, Sandea has built a model specifically designed for international trade – one that combines global sourcing with local market understanding. Since 2019, the company has successfully entered three new international markets, strengthening its presence across high-growth regions. Global fulfilment with local precision At the heart of this success is Sandea’s ability to deliver global fulfilment with local precision. Its logistics infrastructure supports bonded and ambient freight solutions, enabling seamless exports into regions such as MENA and Africa.

Just as importantly, the business has embedded

The company offers private label and white label solutions

Sandea Wholesale Ltd: driving international distribution from the UK

compliance into every stage of its operation – from MHRA and FDA-aligned product lines to HALAL certification and export documentation – ensuring that products arrive market-ready, every time. Operational performance is another key differentiator. Through investment in

warehouse automation and digital systems, Sandea has achieved a 30% improvement in order processing efficiency, alongside significant gains in accuracy and

The team behind the success story of Sandea Wholesale

strengthening long-term partnerships. What truly distinguishes Sandea, however, is its mindset. In a sector often driven by transactions, the company has built its model on relationships, working closely with customers to understand their markets, challenges and ambitions. This collaborative approach has enabled Sandea to evolve from a distributor into a strategic partner in international expansion. As global supply chains continue to shift, Sandea stands out as a company not reacting to change, but driving it, enabling brands and businesses to access international markets with confidence, speed and precision. SANDEA WHOLESALE LTD Unit 12, Waverley Industrial Park, Hailsham Drive, Harrow, London, HA1 4TR Tel: +44(0)203 048 4848 • info@sandea.co.uk www.sandea.co.uk sandea-wholesale-ltd @sandea.uk.co

fulfilment speed. These capabilities are critical in international trade, where reliability and turnaround times directly impact customer success. The result is a business that is not only growing, but accelerating. Sandea has delivered year-on-year growth exceeding 60%, fuelled by export demand and its expanding global footprint. By aligning its sourcing strategy with international consumption trends, the company has positioned itself as a vital link between global manufacturers and emerging markets. international growth for its partners through private label and white label solutions. By offering end- to-end support - from sourcing and compliance to branding and packaging – the company helps clients launch products tailored to specific regional markets, unlocking new revenue streams and A collaborative approach Beyond distribution, Sandea is also enabling

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