Asia Europe Trade

Asia Europe Trade (AET) is an importer of food and non-food products which was established in Belgium for over 30 years. The company offers 17000 references.

Currently, AET has offices in Belgium, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. 

Along with its activities as an importer, AET also exports to different countries. The company is efficient in 7 languages and is able to offer various services. 

AET has around 40 clients including supermarkets, food service distributors, e-commerce platforms, producers, etc. Some of its clients are Galler Chocolatier, Starbucks and RT Mart. 

There are 20 persons working for the business which reached a turnover of € 11 million in 2017.

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: crisps, chips, biscuits, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: biscuits, chocolate, candy, hot drinks, etc.
• Drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks, spirits, etc.
• Dairy: milk, dessert, butter, milk, etc.
• Frozen Food: ready-meal, dessert,appetizer, etc.
• Personal Care: hygiene, face care, skincare, oral care, etc.
• Household: laundry care, dishwash, fragrances, etc.

Some of the brands supplied include Mami Nova, Tide, henkel, Cote d’Or, Laita, etc. There are over 360 brands provided by the firm. 

Moreover, AET also helps companies find suppliers in order to develop their own labels in food categories.

AET sources products and handles the necessary paperwork for imports. Furthermore, it ensures that the products meet the quality standards of the client and that all products comply with local legislations. The business also collects samples so that clients can choose carefully with which suppliers they will work with. AET also handles repacking, wrapping and foreign labelling. 

In regards to the logistics, AET alo ensures that pallets are in good condition prior to shipping. The logistics team ships orders by air, sea or train depending on the client’s budget and schedule.