For a product with no export track record yet:
- Confirm real demand. Check which countries import the product and in what volume — customs and trade-statistics data show this.
- Pull the importer list for the top two or three markets. These are your first-call companies.
- Narrow to one category and pitch as the specialist — depth beats a broad, shallow catalogue for a new entrant.
- Check the landed-cost math survives freight, insurance, and destination charges before you quote.
- Run the outreach sequence — personalised first email, follow-ups, intro call.