International Payments for 48 Industries

Industry-specific payment solutions for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and manufacturers. Pay suppliers in 46+ countries with 0.5% FX spreads and 2.3s settlement.

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All 48 Industry Solutions

Complete list of industries we serve. Each industry page includes specific payment corridors, compliance requirements, and links to 46+ country-specific guides.

Coffee Importers
£300k-£2M monthly
Import green coffee beans, roasted coffee, and specialty coffee products from origin countries...
FX volatility between contract...Demurrage costs on delayed con...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Textile & Garment Trading
£500k-£5M monthly
Import fabrics, garments, and textile products from manufacturing hubs...
Multi-currency exposure (CNY, ...High volume, low margin (5-10%...
46 country guides →5 corridors
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Electronics Distribution
£1M-£10M monthly
Import consumer electronics, components, and tech accessories...
Product obsolescence risk (pay...High value shipments (£200k-£1...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Automotive Parts Import
£800k-£5M monthly
Import auto parts, components, and accessories for repair, aftermarket, and OEM supply...
Just-in-time delivery critical...Quality standards (ISO/TS 1694...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies
£400k-£4M monthly
Import pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare supplies...
Strict regulatory compliance (...Temperature-controlled logisti...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Food & Beverage Import
£250k-£2M monthly
Import food products, beverages, wine, spirits, and specialty foods...
Perishability creates urgency...Demurrage extremely costly for...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Machinery & Equipment
£500k-£10M monthly
Import industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and capital goods...
High-value transactions (£500k...Long lead times (3-12 months)...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Oil & Gas Equipment
£2M-£50M monthly
Import oil & gas extraction equipment, pipelines, and energy infrastructure...
Project-based payments (multi-...High compliance requirements...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Chemical Manufacturing
£600k-£5M monthly
Import industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, and raw materials...
Hazmat shipping requirements...Bulk pricing volatility...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Furniture & Home Goods
£300k-£2M monthly
Import furniture, home decor, and interior furnishings...
Bulky shipments (high freight ...Seasonal demand (spring home i...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Freight Forwarding
£500k-£5M monthly
Freight forwarders and logistics companies managing international shipments and payments...
Multi-currency payments to age...Demurrage and detention costs ...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Commodity Importers
£1M-£20M monthly
Import raw commodities including grains, metals, minerals, and agricultural products...
Commodity price and FX double ...Large volume transactions (£50...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Manufacturing Exporters
£500k-£5M monthly
UK manufacturers exporting goods to international customers and distributors...
Receiving payments in multiple...FX risk on export invoices...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Construction Materials
£400k-£3M monthly
Import building materials, construction supplies, and infrastructure products...
Project-based demand (lumpy)...Heavy/bulky goods (freight int...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Wine & Spirits Import
£200k-£2M monthly
Import wine, spirits, and premium alcoholic beverages from global producers...
Duty and excise payments (larg...Bonded warehouse management...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Jewelry & Precious Metals
£300k-£3M monthly
Import jewelry, gemstones, precious metals, and luxury accessories...
High-value shipments requiring...Gold price volatility compound...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Toys & Games Import
£300k-£3M monthly
Import toys, games, hobby products, and children's entertainment products...
Extreme Q4 seasonality (70% of...Long lead times for Christmas ...
46 country guides →4 corridors
Sports Equipment Distribution
£250k-£2M monthly
Import sports equipment, fitness gear, outdoor products, and athletic apparel...
Seasonal demand spikes...Brand licensing restrictions...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Beauty & Cosmetics Import
£150k-£1.5M monthly
Import cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty products...
Regulatory compliance (UK Cosm...Shelf life and expiry manageme...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Packaging Materials
£100k-£1M monthly
Import packaging materials, boxes, labels, and container solutions...
Bulk purchasing requirements...Lead times affecting productio...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Renewable Energy Equipment
£500k-£10M monthly
Import solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and green energy infrastructure...
Large project-based payments...Technology obsolescence risk...
46 country guides →4 corridors
Marine & Shipping Equipment
£300k-£5M monthly
Import marine equipment, ship components, and maritime technology...
High-value specialized equipme...Regulatory compliance (maritim...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Agricultural Equipment
£200k-£2M monthly
Import tractors, farming machinery, irrigation systems, and agricultural technology...
Seasonal purchasing patterns...High-value machinery financing...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Plastics & Polymers
£300k-£3M monthly
Import plastic resins, polymers, compounds, and plastic products...
Oil price-linked commodity vol...Bulk storage requirements...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Timber & Wood Products
£200k-£2M monthly
Import timber, lumber, plywood, and wood-based construction materials...
Commodity price volatility...Sustainability certification r...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Leather Goods Import
£150k-£1.5M monthly
Import leather products, handbags, accessories, and leather materials...
Raw material price volatility...Quality grading complexity...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Footwear Distribution
£200k-£2M monthly
Import shoes, boots, athletic footwear, and footwear components...
Size and style proliferation (...Seasonal collections and pre-o...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Lighting & Electrical Products
£150k-£1.5M monthly
Import lighting fixtures, electrical components, and smart home products...
Rapid technology evolution (LE...Certification requirements (el...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Pet Products Import
£100k-£1M monthly
Import pet food, accessories, toys, and animal care products...
Regulatory complexity (pet foo...Shelf life management...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Luxury Goods Trading
£300k-£5M monthly
Import luxury fashion, accessories, watches, and premium lifestyle products...
High-value, low-volume transac...Authentication and provenance...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Seafood Import
£150k-£1.5M monthly
Import fresh, frozen, and processed seafood products...
Cold chain integrity critical...Perishability and shelf life...
46 country guides →4 corridors
📚
Printing & Publishing
£80k-£800k monthly
Import printed materials, books, packaging printing, and publishing services...
Tight deadlines for publicatio...Quality consistency across pri...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Security Equipment
£100k-£1M monthly
Import security systems, CCTV, access control, and surveillance equipment...
Rapid technology evolution...Certification and compliance...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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HVAC Equipment
£200k-£2M monthly
Import heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment...
Seasonal demand patterns...Refrigerant regulations...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Industrial Tools & Equipment
£150k-£1.5M monthly
Import hand tools, power tools, industrial equipment, and workshop supplies...
Wide product range (thousands ...Quality consistency...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Office Equipment & Supplies
£100k-£1M monthly
Import office furniture, equipment, stationery, and workplace supplies...
Large corporate contract requi...Delivery and installation coor...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Aerospace Components
£400k-£5M monthly
Import aircraft parts, aerospace components, and aviation equipment...
Strict certification requireme...Long lead times for certified ...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Railway Equipment
£500k-£10M monthly
Import railway components, rolling stock parts, and rail infrastructure...
Long procurement cycles...Safety certification requireme...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Mining Equipment
£500k-£10M monthly
Import mining machinery, extraction equipment, and mineral processing systems...
Commodity price dependency...Remote location logistics...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Water Treatment Equipment
£300k-£3M monthly
Import water treatment systems, pumps, filtration, and environmental equipment...
Project-based procurement...Technical specification compli...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Telecommunications Equipment
£500k-£10M monthly
Import telecom infrastructure, network equipment, and communication systems...
Rapid technology evolution (5G...Large infrastructure investmen...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Musical Instruments
£150k-£1.5M monthly
Import musical instruments, audio equipment, and music accessories...
Artisan manufacturing (long le...Quality/authenticity verificat...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Scientific Equipment
£200k-£2M monthly
Import laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, and research supplies...
High-value precision equipment...Calibration and certification ...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Fitness Equipment
£200k-£2M monthly
Import gym equipment, fitness machines, and exercise products...
Bulky/heavy equipment logistic...Seasonal demand (January peak)...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Hospitality Equipment
£200k-£2M monthly
Import hotel, restaurant, and catering equipment and supplies...
Project-based fit-outs...Compliance requirements (food ...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Defence & Security Contractors
£500k-£20M monthly
Import defence equipment, security systems, and military supplies (licensed)...
Export license requirements...Stringent compliance (ITAR, EA...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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E-commerce & Cross-Border Retail
£100k-£2M monthly
Cross-border e-commerce businesses importing products for online retail and fulfillment...
High transaction volume, low i...Multi-marketplace multi-curren...
46 country guides →4 corridors
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Artisan & Craft Products
£50k-£500k monthly
Import handcrafted goods, artisan products, and traditional crafts...
Small batch, irregular payment...Quality consistency in handmad...
46 country guides →4 corridors

Common Challenges Across Industries

FX Costs Eating Into Margins

Traditional banks charge 2-4% FX spreads plus £25-40 per payment. For businesses with £1M+ annual FX volume, that's £20k-£40k in unnecessary costs. Unicorn Currencies offers 0.5% spreads and £5 payment fees.

Industries affected: Electronics distribution (2-4% margins), textile trading (3-5% margins), commodity importing (8-12% margins).

Demurrage and Container Delays

Container demurrage costs £150-300/day. Miss free time and penalties stack up. Unicorn includes FREE container tracking with 48-72h demurrage alerts—a feature that typically costs £2k-5k/year elsewhere.

Industries affected: Freight forwarding, food & beverage (perishables), commodity importers, coffee importers.

Industries by Payment Profile

High Volume, Thin Margins

Industries where every basis point matters. FX costs directly impact profitability.

Perishable & Time-Sensitive

Industries where payment speed and container tracking prevent spoilage and penalties.

High Value, Project-Based

Industries with large transactions requiring FX hedging over extended timelines.

Multi-Currency Complexity

Industries dealing with 4+ currencies across suppliers and customers.

Why Industries Choose Unicorn

Industry-Specific Features

Real-time FX P/L tracking on supplier bills. FREE container tracking with demurrage alerts. Features built for businesses that move goods, not consumer money transfers.

Global Payment Coverage

Pay suppliers in 46+ countries. Local payment rails (SEPA, Faster Payments, ACH, IMPS) for same-day settlement. 2.3s within our network.

83% Lower FX Costs

0.5% spread vs 2-4% at banks. £5 payment fee vs £25-40. For £100k monthly, that's £15k-£30k saved annually.

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