Trade Edge is an information and publication company founded in 2001 for the purpose of providing buyers with a professional guide to new suppliers. Our goal is to improve the efficiency of international trade. The Members of Trade Edge Group have been sourcing in Asia for over 28 years and have an extensive network of contacts throughout many industries. Our information is unique in its content and we interview every supplier available to provide the highest quality data available. We care about the success of both the buyer and the supplier.

The Trade Edge mission is to bring buyers and suppliers together promoting and strengthening international trade. We have special teams of investigators that gather information from public records, a multitude of government agencies, and private data sources. These dedicated researchers are in the field every day checking, reviewing, and interviewing factories, workers, and staff. Based on our thorough research, we create a profile for each supplier featuring their product, capabilities, and markets. This information is then compiled into sourcing guides that are convenient and easy for buyers to plan strategies and purchases. Our data provides clients with the edge required to excel in today's highly competitive world market.

The advantages for both suppliers and buyers are immeasurable. The buyers can easily review, compare and rate each supplier by category, location, capacity, or product line. They may set appointments, plan travel, and effectively utilize the data to make informed decisions about each supplier. Buyers can also evaluate the strength and ability of each supplier to create strategies and purchasing plans. They could also utilize the information to increase sales or open new markets. Our clients have an increased sense of independence when armed with our data. The suppliers are provided with the opportunity to introduce themselves to actual or potential customers. The information about suppliers is factual and formatted to ensure each source is represented in a clinical method.