With 90% of suppliers based in India, buyers face a concentrated supply chain that depends heavily on one region’s production cycles and export stability—so sourcing decisions must account for seasonal availability and regional disruptions. While 40% of suppliers are verified via work email, phone, or business validation, this indicates a need for proactive due diligence to confirm legitimacy and reduce the risk of fraud or unreliable partners. Combined with the common use of FOB terms, buyers must assume responsibility for freight and logistics, meaning they should assess their own supply chain capacity before committing to volume orders.