外贸英文书信——第一次询盘

How to write:

1. indicate how you learned the target company's name and business line.

2. request for samples, catalogue as well as details of the goods you wish to buy.

3. identify/introduce your company and introduce the market potential in your area

e.g.

                                                        First Enquiry

Dear Sirs,

    The Overseas Trading Co., Ltd., Manchester informs us that you are exporters of handmade gloves (1)in a varity of artificial leathers. Would you please send us details (2)of your various ranges, including sizes, colors and prices, and also samples of different qualities of material used.

    We are one of the largest department stores here and believe (3)there is a promising market in our are (4)for moderately priced goods of the kind mentioned.

    When replying, please state (5)terms of payment and discounts you allow on purchases of quantities of not less that five gross of individual items.

                                                                                                    Yours faithfully,

(1)各种人造皮革

(2)各类产品的

(3)销路良好

(4)价格适中的产品

(5)付款方式