Request a Wholesale Quote

This page is where a trade enquiry starts. If you are an importer, distributor, wholesaler, lounge group, manufacturer or private-label brand that wants to buy wholesale shisha tobacco, bulk shisha tobacco, hookah tobacco or shisha tobacco leaves, the form above is the quickest route to a written quotation from Global Shisha Tobacco, a Pakistan-based manufacturer and distributor that ships from Pakistan to buyers worldwide. The notes below explain exactly what to put in the form, what happens next, how we price and what to expect back, so that your first message gets a useful answer instead of a list of questions.

There is no online price list. The price of shisha tobacco depends on the specification, the packing, the quantity, the shipping term and the destination, and a number on a web page cannot be checked against a shipment, while a number in a written quotation can. That is why every enquiry starts with a form and ends with a written offer.

What the form asks for, and why

You can add detail in the specification box. The more you add, the more exact the first quotation.

State who you are

Company, country and business type. If you import yourself, say so; if you use a broker, say so.

State your licence or registration

A responsible supplier asks before quoting, because tobacco import is licensed in most markets. If you are still applying, say that; we can discuss the steps, but we cannot ship until you are authorised to import.

Be specific about the product

Say whether you want flavoured shisha tobacco, hookah tobacco, unflavoured base, cut leaf or leaf. If flavoured, list flavours or say "to be agreed". If you do not know the specification, describe what the product must do and ask us to propose one.

Give targets, as ranges

Cut (fine, medium or coarse), moisture, nicotine and sugar. Ranges are honest because tobacco is a natural product. The specification sheet guide lists the fields.

Say what packing and labelling you need

Retail pack size, carton, pallet, drum or bag, and the labelling your market requires: language, health warnings, plain-packaging format, tax stamps. If you do not know them, check the country guide for your market or ask your authority.

Give quantity and timing

Quantity for the first order and per year, and when you need delivery. A small first order is fine; say so.

Choose a shipping term

FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW, with a named port. If you are unsure, ask for options; the Incoterm guide explains them.

Mention special requirements

Samples, independent inspection, private label, certificates, or anything unusual.

A quotation is built from a few components, which is also how you can read any supplier's offer.

The product

Leaf and grade, cut and processing, and the flavour system. Better leaf, finer processing and complex flavours cost more.

The packing

Printed retail packs with warnings cost more than plain bulk packaging. Pack size and labelling for your market affect cost.

The quantity

Larger quantities generally cost less per kilogram, but only if you can sell and store them. We can quote several quantities if you ask.

The shipping term

CIF includes freight and insurance; FOB does not. Compare quotations on the same term.

The destination

Port, route and the document requirements affect cost and lead time.

Payment terms

Advance payment, deposit and balance, documentary terms and letters of credit carry different costs and risks. See the guide to payment terms.

Many buyers ask for both at once. The difference matters for the quotation.

If you are not sure, say what you will do with the goods, and we will propose the right format.

Samples

Ask when you enquire. Whether a sample can be supplied depends on the product and the destination's import rules, and the answer is confirmed in writing. A sample shows what we can make; the written specification protects repeat orders.

Inspection

You are welcome to arrange independent inspection before shipment. Tell us in advance so access and timing can be agreed. See quality and specifications.

Trial orders

A small first order is a sensible way to test a supplier. Minimum quantities depend on the product and the packing and are stated in the quotation. Say in your enquiry if you want to start small.

Documents are agreed for each shipment against a checklist, typically a commercial invoice, packing list and transport document, plus any certificate your destination requires. We ship from Pakistan on FOB, CIF, CFR or EXW terms. See documentation, the export process and shipping and logistics.

"I need a price list first"

A price list cannot reflect your specification, packing, quantity, shipping term and destination. A written quotation can, and it usually takes less time to get than a list that would not apply to you anyway.

"Sending the form commits me to buy"

No. A quotation is an offer that you can accept, negotiate or decline.

"A small order is not worth asking about"

Ask. Minimum quantities depend on the product and packing, and we will tell you what is possible.

"The cheapest quotation is best"

Compare specification, packing, shipping term, lead time, documents and compliance as well as price. See shisha tobacco suppliers.

• [ ] I am acting for a business and am of legal age in my jurisdiction.
• [ ] I have stated my destination country.
• [ ] I have stated my licence or registration status.
• [ ] I have chosen the product and described the specification or asked for a proposal.
• [ ] I have given quantity and timing.
• [ ] I have named a preferred shipping term and port, or asked for options.
• [ ] I have said whether I want a sample or inspection.

When the form above is complete, send it, and expect a written reply from the sales team. If you want to prepare further, read where to buy shisha tobacco, the buyer guides and the resources toolkit.

Can you supply my country?

That depends on the destination's rules and your licence. We check before we quote and tell you early if we cannot.

What is your minimum order?

It depends on the product and the packing and is stated in the quotation. Tell us if you want to start small.

How long until I get a quotation?

It depends on how complete your enquiry is and whether the product is standard or custom. A complete enquiry is answered fastest.

Can I get a sample?

Ask in the form. Whether a sample can be supplied depends on the product and the destination's rules.

Do you accept letters of credit?

Payment terms are agreed in the quotation. Letters of credit need exact documents, so raise them in your enquiry.

Do you offer private label?

Ask. Whether own-brand packing is possible depends on the product, the quantity and the destination, and some markets require plain packs.

Can you deliver to my warehouse?

Delivery beyond the port depends on the shipping term and arrangements; say what you need and we will quote on that basis.

Can I visit or audit?

Ask in your enquiry. Visits and independent audits can be discussed for significant relationships.

1. Check it against the checklist in how to request a wholesale quotation.
2. Compare it with other suppliers on the same basis.
3. Calculate landed cost with your broker. See import shisha tobacco.
4. Ask questions about anything unclear.
5. Confirm in writing if you accept, referring to the quotation number.
6. Prepare documents and permits with your broker.

A quotation uses trade shorthand. If any of these is new to you, this list will save a round of questions.

FOB, CFR, CIF and EXW

These are Incoterms, the standard terms that say who pays for what and where risk passes. FOB means the price covers delivery onto the ship at the port of loading. CFR adds the sea freight to your named port. CIF adds insurance as well. EXW means you collect from the supplier's premises. Compare quotations only on the same term. The full explanation is in the Incoterm guide.

Net and gross weight

Net weight is the tobacco alone. Gross weight includes packaging. Ask which one a price per kilogram refers to, and confirm the net weight per carton, pallet and container.

Lead time

The number of days from written confirmation, and any agreed deposit, to the goods being ready for shipment. It does not include sea transit. See shipping and logistics.

Validity

How long the price stands. Raw material, freight and exchange rates move, so a quotation is valid for a stated period only.

Specification

The written description of what you are buying: cut, moisture, nicotine, sugar, flavour and packing. See the specification sheet guide.

HS code

The customs classification number for the goods. Your broker will confirm the code that applies in your market and ask for it on the invoice. See documentation.