Aspect |
Trader |
Repacker |
Primary Role |
Buying and selling without modification |
Repackaging chemicals into smaller units |
Value Addition |
Market access, logistics, distribution |
Custom packaging, smaller quantities |
Operations |
Buying, selling, logistics |
Handling, repackaging, custom orders |
Customer Base |
Large businesses, industries, global markets |
Smaller businesses, niche markets |
Profit Margin |
Operate on low profit margin |
Operate on high profit margin |
Business Model |
Margin-based on volume sales |
Service-based on repackaging flexibility |
Profit Margin |
Operate on low profit margin |
Operate on high profit margin |
Regulatory Focus |
Import/export compliance, quality control |
Packaging safety, handling regulations |