Every long-term supplier relationship starts with a first order.
Detailed Comparison
We have designed our ordering process to minimize risk for new customers while providing a clear path to volume pricing for committed buyers. Stage 1 — Request 1-5 kg of each grade you want to evaluate. We ship by DHL/FedEx at our expense. Test in your lab and compare with our COA. Stage 2 — Trial container: one 20ft container (approximately 24 tons) at standard pricing.
Analysis & Recommendation
This is your production-scale validation — run the material through your actual production line to verify performance in real conditions, not just lab scale. Stage 3 — Regular orders: after successful trial, establish a regular ordering pattern (monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly) based on your consumption rate. Standard pricing applies to each container. Stage 4 — Annual agreement: for committed volumes of 200+ tons per year, we offer annual supply agreements with volume pricing (typically 3-8% discount depending on volume), priority production scheduling, and fixed pricing terms for budget certainty. Stage 5 — Strategic partnership: for volumes above 1,000 tons per year, we discuss dedicated production batches to your exact specifications, consignment inventory arrangements, and joint technical development. Contact us to start at any stage..