The surplus raw materials trading network for the UK personal care industry.
Raw Trade connects businesses holding surplus cosmetic, personal care and toiletry raw materials with buyers looking for practical, cost-effective supply.
Don’t let valuable raw materials sit on a warehouse shelf.
plus VAT per published stock lot. Buyers browse free. Raw Trade facilitates an introduction; seller and buyer transact directly.
Raw Trade charges commission on successful sales.
Seller identities stay confidential while buyers browse the catalogue.
A clearer route for usable surplus.
Surplus inventory ties up cash, takes space and can become a disposal problem. A focused B2B introduction can give it another route to market.
For sellers
Convert surplus inventory into cash, reduce write-offs and keep control of the commercial transaction.
How selling works →For buyers
Find difficult-to-source materials and practical quantities that may be below standard minimum order quantities, or tell us what you are trying to source.
How buying works →For better utilisation
Successful reuse may extend useful material life and reduce destruction or disposal of usable stock.
Our approach →Simple by design.
Sellers join and submit
Sellers contact Raw Trade, return both signed documents and receive an account invitation. We review their submitted lots and publish after the listing invoice is paid.
Buyers browse
Buyers search live stock anonymously and send an enquiry for a particular lot.
An introduction is made
Raw Trade confirms availability with the seller, then introduces the parties to transact directly.
Looking for something specific?
If the material you need is not currently listed, tell us what you are trying to source. Raw Trade can use its industry network to explore whether suitable stock may be available.
Raw Trade charges a search fee for this sourcing service.
Tell us what you need