Rs. 500,000 - 1,500,000
Private Label Business
Create your own brand by importing and rebranding products from China.
What Is Private Label?
Private label means importing products from China (or local manufacturers) and selling them under your own brand name and packaging. Instead of reselling generic items, you build brand recognition, customer loyalty, and higher margins.
This is how many Pakistani importers move from "reseller" to "brand owner" on Daraz, Shopify, and wholesale channels.
Why Private Label Works
• Higher perceived value — branded packaging commands premium prices
• Less direct price competition on identical listings
• Repeat customers who search for your brand name
• Easier to defend against copycat sellers with trademark registration
Typical Products to Brand
Beauty tools, kitchen gadgets, phone accessories, fitness bands, LED products, and home organizers. Factories in Yiwu, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou offer OEM services — they put your logo on products and boxes.
Investment Range
Expect Rs. 500,000–1,500,000 for first production run including molds (if custom), packaging design, minimum order quantities (often 500–2,000 units), and import logistics. MOQs are negotiable — always ask for samples first.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Research winning generic products on Daraz/Amazon.
2. Find 3–5 factories on Alibaba or 1688 with OEM experience.
3. Order samples and compare quality side by side.
4. Design simple packaging (logo + product name + Urdu/English instructions).
5. Run a 500-unit test order before committing to 5,000 units.
6. Register trademark with IPO Pakistan when sales justify it.
7. List on Daraz, your store, and approach retailers for wholesale.
Quality & Compliance
Request CE, RoHS, or FCC certificates if selling electronics. For cosmetics, understand DRAP requirements in Pakistan. Poor quality on launch damages brand reviews — invest in QC inspection before shipment leaves China.
Margins
Private label importers often achieve 40–70% gross margin on beauty and home categories when branding is strong. Wholesale to other sellers creates a second revenue stream.
Pair this guide with our supplier directory, Import Tax Calculator, and trending product research to choose the right first product to brand.