Global Trade Solutions

Connecting the world through trade

HSBC is your trusted strategic partner trade – providing you with insight, helping you spot opportunities and risks, and making sense of an ever changing world.

With 140 years of experience in Indonesia and our expansive global network, HSBC is well-equipped to support businesses in forging resilient supply chains, expanding to new markets, and navigating the dynamic business environment.

Delia Melissa

Head of Global Trade Solutions | HSBC Indonesia

Our awards

#1

Voted the World’s Best Trade Finance Service Bank for 7 consecutive years by Euromoney¹

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#1 The World’s Best Transaction Bank by The Banker²

World’s largest trade bank providing you access to 90% of global trade flows³

5,000+ trade specialists spanning more than 50+ markets⁴

We facilitated $850bn of trade in 2023⁵

References

^1. Euromoney Trade finance Survey 2023
^2. The Banker Transaction Banking Awards 2023.
^3. GTRF network analysis, ITC calculations based on UN COMTRADE and ITC statistics, 2022
^4. HSBC Internal MI, 2023
^5. HSBC annual results, 2023

We understand that running a growing business is challenging…

Understanding local market nuances related to global expansion
Improving supply chain resilience
Growing your customer base in new markets
Securing cost-effective financing to further propel business growth
Forecasting demand and managing inventory effectively
Fragmentation of systems is costly and cumbersome
Finding trustworthy new buyers and suppliers in new markets
Navigating fast moving geopolitical complexity and regulatory reform related to our industry
Managing ESG transition
Optimising working capital and cashflow management

Being able to connect and trade with confidence is crucial when it comes to expanding internationally. We need a bank that has presence and knowledge of the markets that we’re dealing in.
CEO of a fast growth mid-market firm specialising in tech manufacturing based in Shenzhen

Our business is increasingly complex, and we need more sophisticated financing solutions. As the treasurer, it’s hard for me to focus on financials while staying ahead of risks. I need a partner to smooth the path for both growth and risk.
Group Treasurer of a UK-listed mid-tier international accounting firm

We can help you navigate these challenges and support your growth ambitions.

We’ve been partnering with companies like yours to support their trade ambitions for more than 155 years.

Global connectors

As a global connector, HSBC’s footprint gives you access to 90% of world trade flows³. This expansive network provides you with a powerful mixture of local, regional, and global knowledge to help you spot new growth opportunities in your sector and help you to tackle challenges that come with running a business.

Innovative problem solvers

We strive to develop and deliver innovative solutions. Today, we’re seeking new ways to help companies like yours expand offshore, building new tech partners to reduce paper from trade, or creating new platforms to facilitate e-commerce.

Strategic partners

We are believers in forging long-term strategic partnerships with our clients including buyers and sellers across the supply chain ecosystem around the world.

With HSBC, the world becomes a more connected place. A place where your business can growth faster and safer.

Our solutions and product suite

We are here to help you trade with greater confidence and achieve your business ambitions.

Import Finance

Access the working capital you need and improve cash flow by bridging the gap between settlement with suppliers and payment from buyers, putting you in the position to negotiate better prices.

Export Finance

Gain more control over exports, improve cashflow and manage risks associated with international trade more effectively.

Guarantees

Conduct business with confidence, even where you lack established relationships, through the use of guarantees and standby letters of credit.

International Trade Growth Solutions

Expand your business into new markets, driving your sales and distribution networks to capitalise on new growth opportunities.

Supply Chain Finance Solutions

Strengthen partnerships with your key suppliers around the world while building liquidity into your supply chain with our Supply Chain Finance Solutions.

Sustainable Trade Finance solutions

Build a more sustainable trade business with our solutions that can for example help you decarbonise your supply chain, support renewable energy and social development initiatives.

Client stories

How we’ve taken our clients to the global stage

DHL & HSBC: a truly global partnership

“We’re in a huge number of geographies and we need any number of cash management services, treasury bank guarantees and a lot more. And HSBC are there when we need them to provide those services to us.” John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express

Learn more

Isle of Harris Distillers & HSBC: How we’re taking Harris to the world while giving the community a boost

“We wanted to do something to re-energise the economy of Harris and in doing so create a business that provided long-term employment. HSBC demonstrated an understanding of the challenges a young business had, particularly one that was quite distinctive by its location, and that relationship has evolved and developed ever since.” Ron MacEachran, Executive Chairman and CFO