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@article{192684,
        author = {Saroj Dayashankar Jha and Jay Rathod and Himanshu Madhesiya and Anshu Yadav and Pratibha sharma and Tanmay bhosale},
        title = {Challenges & Opportunities in import Export Business},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3138-3153},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192684},
        abstract = {The import–export business plays a vital role in promoting economic growth, employment generation, and global market integration. This study examines the key challenges and opportunities faced by businesses engaged in international trade, based on primary data collected from 106 respondents involved in import and export activities. The research adopts a descriptive and analytical approach using structured questionnaires and percentage analysis. The findings reveal that most respondents operate medium-sized enterprises and are primarily engaged in export-oriented activities, particularly within the manufacturing and industrial sector. Major challenges identified include complex documentation and regulatory procedures, exchange rate fluctuations, difficulty in securing trade finance, and delays in transportation and logistics. Financial constraints, high transaction costs, and sudden policy changes across countries further affect operational efficiency and profitability. Despite these challenges, significant opportunities exist in global market expansion, lower production costs in foreign markets, strong supplier–buyer relationships, and emerging growth regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and Asia–Pacific. The study concludes that while regulatory, financial, and logistical barriers persist, strategic planning, technological adoption, improved trade financing, and supportive government policies can enhance competitiveness and ensure sustainable growth in the import–export sector.},
        keywords = {Import–Export Business, International Trade, Trade Barriers, Exchange Rate Risk, Trade Finance, Logistics Management, Global Market Opportunities.Import–Export Trade, International Business, Global Trade Regulations, Trade Barriers, Supply Chain Management, Foreign Exchange Risk, Digital Trade, Trade Facilitation, Globalization, International Logistic},
        month = {February},
        }