Daigou

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000071",
  "term": "Daigou",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A channel of commerce where an individual or group purchases goods for customers within a country, circumventing official retail distribution. This practice is prominent in China, where agents procure items like luxury goods, cosmetics, or infant formula from overseas markets to resell to domestic consumers. Daigou shipping often relies on personal luggage allowances or parcel services, operating in a grey area between personal shopping and commercial importation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/daigou/"
}