For importers buying from China
Improve working capital
across your import cycle
Somos Apalanca helps importers evaluate more flexible commercial payment structures for purchases from China, reducing liquidity pressure created by traditional upfront payment terms.
The challenge
Upfront terms can lock capital inside the import cycle
Traditional import conditions often require a significant share of the order to be paid before inventory is sold. This can create a cashflow gap between supplier payment, production, transit, arrival and sales recovery.
What we do
Commercial payment structures aligned with operational timing
We help evaluate whether an import operation can move toward a more flexible payment structure, taking into account order value, supplier conditions, production timelines, transit, sales cycle and commercial risk.
Process
How the evaluation works
01
Understand the operation
We review order value, supplier context, current payment terms and the key milestones of the import cycle.
02
Map the cashflow pressure
We estimate when capital is most exposed and how long the operation remains under liquidity pressure.
03
Assess possible alternatives
When commercially viable, we help structure payment conditions that move part of the cash effort to a healthier point in the cycle.
Focus
Designed for importers with recurring China purchases
China sourcing and supplier coordination
Import cycles, supplier relationships and payment norms specific to China-origin purchases.
Working capital and cash conversion cycles
Identify where capital is concentrated and how long it remains locked inside the import cycle.
Commercial payment terms
Structures aligned with production, transit, arrival and sales recovery timelines.
Case-by-case operational evaluation
Every assessment is referential and specific to the operation, supplier and commercial context.
Get in touch
Explore whether your operation is a fit
Tell us about your next import and we will review whether a Somos Apalanca structure may be relevant for your case.
Contact usAny assessment is referential and depends on the operation, supplier, risk profile and commercial conditions.