The global import and export market is a vibrant and pulsating landscape with numerous players spread across the world. Within India, the merchant exports sector is thriving robustly, thanks to a myriad of factors including the global shift away from China and increased focus on India as a leading global supplier of diverse product categories. Additionally, revamping governmental policies and improving infrastructure, as well as increasing global demand for India-manufactured products is driving the sector’s growth. In the past five years, the industry has consequently experienced immense growth, and is expected to continue flourishing at a rapid pace.
However, the industry faces intense competition from global players like China and Turkey, leading exporters to grapple with market share acquisition and freight management challenges. Tackling these issues and growing steadily in this realm is the Kannur-based Mathews International. Established five years ago, Mathews International leverages its successful track record and reputation for delivering high-quality packaging products to its clients to maintain a distinctive advantage in the global market. Fostering long term relationships based on trust and transparency, the company is quickly becoming an exemplary player in India’s merchant export market.
Comprehensive Portfolio of Products
Mathews International, as an emerging merchant exporter, has a wide-spanning portfolio of packaging products over which the company has developed expertise, making it the most trusted partner for procuring such products. For global partners, it offers pet preforms, caps, pet dispensers, and other miscellaneous products including HDPE bottles, machinery equipment and components, parboiled rice, pet bottles, and pet jars.
During the initial phase of its journey in the industry, the company only dealt in preforms, offering options like Alaska preforms, CTC preforms, HF preforms, PCO preforms, pet preforms, and ROPP preforms. Gradually expanding its portfolio, the company explored caps, and now specializes in ROPP caps and caps and closures for diverse industrial uses. As the company grew further, it dipped its toes into more unexplored waters, spreading its product range to include dispensers, while simultaneously expanding its portfolio of uncategorized products.
“We find all packaging solutions for every FMCG industry vertical from dairy products to liquor, food products, beverages, home care, and personal care. Although we are mainly focused on pet preforms, caps, and other packaging materials, we also export plastic materials overseas. We are committed to bringing the best products and the highest quality standards at an optimum price. We strive to take special care of our client’s needs and believe in maintaining a constant heartfelt bond with them”, shares Dr. Shan Mathew, Founder, Mathews International.
Priority to Quality
As an FSSAI, APEDA, and FIEO certified organization, Mathews International stands as a prominent exporter of high-quality packaging products, which has enabled the firm to build a strong and loyal client-base in such a short span of time.
To achieve such exceptional recognition, the company carefully chooses which manufacturers it enters into business with, ensuring that the products it exports are of a specific standard, which the brand is famous for.
“Our dedicated team is committed to excellence in exporting. Our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality at competitive prices is at the heart of our success. Our long-standing partnerships with global suppliers and customers empower us to adapt seamlessly to evolving consumer preferences, consistently meeting the demands of new and existing markets. Our expert export-import services team simplifies every aspect of the process, from understanding the latest regulations to minimizing paperwork, expediting transit, and reducing shipping costs. We deliver all of this with a personalized touch that caters specifically to client needs”, further adds Dr. Mathews.
In addition to product quality, what sets it apart is the firm’s focus on delivering a quality transaction experience. Taking into account the several variabilities and hiccups that can arise in global trade, the company has developed an expertise in navigating through these challenges seamlessly by implementing proactive strategies.
With raw material and other prices that keep fluctuating, prices of export goods can vary significantly. However, Mathews International has adopted a system of informing clients of any predicted fluctuations, to help them ascertain their order quantities, thereby making the most out of their investment. Moreover, the company proactively approaches clients to get quarterly orders, ensuring that its shipments are prepared well in time to avoid any potential delays.
These strategies have helped the firm establish effortless experiences for the clients, ensuring that their lead times, manufacturing capabilities, or other practices are not impacted due to supply chain disruptions or global trade-related challenges.
Behind Mathews International’s Success
Mathews International is the brainchild of Dr. Shan Mathew, a veteran in business partnering and financial strategy. With over two decades of experience in the sector, he has developed a profound understanding of financial accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic budgeting and forecasting, all of which help him in leading the company to successful heights of achievements.
Motivated by his desire and vision to build an empire in the export market, he laid the foundation of Mathews International in 2019, charting a new course for development in his career. A visionary leader with unparalleled critical thinking and strategizing capabilities, Dr. Matthew has dedicated himself to the relentless pursuit of growth and prominence in the realm of business and finance. This vision acts as the fuel which propels the firm towards rapid expansions and recognition.
In addition to product quality, what sets Mathews International apart is its focus on delivering a quality transaction experience
Drawing from his experience in the export sector, he shares, “All businessmen and young entrepreneurs exploring this industry should be ready to put in a lot of hard work and patience. Like with several other fields, this domain is extremely competitive, and you will face a lot of challenges in your journey. But this is a wonderful profession to explore, also because it contributes to the country’s growth in terms of foreign reserves. Failure is part of the deal, but you must march on and tighten your belt to achieve the success you envision”.
Future Roadmap
A leading name in the domestic market for delivering high quality packaging products, and with its presence spread across West Africa, Mathews International is carving out a new path for expanding its capabilities, and presence the world over. Rooted in the philosophy of gaining expertise in one segment, and then exploring the next, the company is excited to explore new avenues and product segments after having established its expertise in the pet preforms and caps.
Recently, the company has started expanding its product range to include packaging materials like string sleeves as well as other flexible packaging materials, eventually becoming a one-stop solution for these products. The firm also aims to expand later into the food segment, and is exploring new markets, particularly Canada and Ireland to supply these products. Growing from strength to strength is the mantra which has led the firm to cement a stable position in the sector.
As it envisions its future, the firm is driven to solidify its position further, becoming the leading merchant exporter exporting a comprehensive range of products under one roof, at competitive prices, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Dedicated to this, the firm is on the road to becoming a globally recognized reckoning force in this segment.
