Your Man In Asia

Margin smart sourcing. Real-time factory oversight. No middlemen. No margin loss.

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Welcome to The British Agent

Based in the heart of Asia, The British Agent is your trusted sourcing and buying partner, born out of 35+ years of leadership in UK retail and on-the-ground expertise across Asia.

We offer clarity, margin improvement, and agile execution in a world that too often feels remote and opaque.

Our Story
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Services

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Essentials

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Field Agent

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Embedded Operative

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  • Too many layers between you and the manufacturer

  • Lack of transparency in costs, margins, or timelines

  • Long lead times and slow decision-making cycles

  • Quality issues spotted too late

Frustrations We Solve

  • Designs that lose fidelity from sample to shipment

  • Poor compliance visibility or sustainability reporting

  • No one on the ground to represent your interests

How can we help you?

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