Trade & Wholesale – UK Supplier for Retailers

UK trade & wholesale supplier

Wholesale home, fitness, beauty & lighting lines – shipped from our UK warehouse

AKAN supplies independent retailers and online sellers with 80+ fast-moving lines, every one proven on the UK's biggest online marketplaces. Trade prices, volume discounts and dispatch within 1–3 working days. Plus UK fulfilment, Amazon FBA prep, China sourcing and shipping to the USA – all from one Tipton warehouse.

£150 first orderthen no minimum
Mixed cases welcomeany lines, any quantities
Free UK delivery over £300tracked courier on every order
Volume discounts to 15%applied per product line
VAT invoice every orderissued by Malren Global Trade Ltd
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce member

AKAN SHOP is the trading name of Akan Ltd – trade sales partner of Malren Global Trade Ltd
Akan Ltd · Registered in England & Wales · Company No. 16967067  |  Malren Global Trade Ltd · Company No. 16095588 · Member of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce  |  UK warehouse: Unit 2, Cleton Business Park, Cleton Street, Tipton DY4 7TR

More than wholesale

One warehouse. Wholesale, FBA prep, China sourcing and USA shipping.

Alongside trade supply, our Tipton warehouse supports Amazon and marketplace sellers end to end – from sourcing in China to stock landing in a UK or US fulfilment centre.

UK warehouse & fulfilment

Local stock held in the West Midlands. Storage, pick & pack and same-week dispatch for your own orders.

Amazon FBA prep

FNSKU labelling, poly-bagging, bundling, bubble-wrap and carton labels – prepared to Amazon's requirements and shipped to UK fulfilment centres.

Sourcing & prep from China

Supplier consolidation, quality checks and FBA-ready prep at origin, then freight to the UK – one point of contact from factory to warehouse.

Shipping to the USA

Prepared stock forwarded to US fulfilment centres or customers, with documentation handled for you.

Ask about prep & fulfilment

Volume pricing

The more you order per line, the less you pay

Trade prices are quoted ex VAT. Discounts apply per product line based on the quantity of that line in your order – mix lines freely to reach the £150 minimum.

1 – 5 unitsTrade price

Example: £10.00 per unit

6 – 20 units10% off

Example: £9.00 per unit

21+ units15% off

Example: £8.50 per unit · pallet quantities quoted separately

Dispatch from our UK warehouse
Stock & dispatch

UK stock. UK dispatch. No surprises.

Everything on the price list is held at our West Midlands warehouse and sent by tracked courier – no import lead times, no customs paperwork.

  • 1–3 working days dispatch on all in-stock lines
  • Free mainland UK delivery on orders over £300; smaller orders quoted on the pro-forma
  • Tracked courier with tracking number emailed on dispatch
  • Pallet and multi-drop deliveries arranged on request
How it works

From application to delivery in four steps

No portal to learn, no app to install – approval, ordering and invoicing all by email.

STEP 1

Apply

Complete the two-minute form below with your company details and what you sell.

STEP 2

Get approved

We review every application within one working day and email the full trade price list.

STEP 3

Place your order

Reply with SKUs and quantities. We confirm stock and send a pro-forma invoice with your discounts applied.

STEP 4

Pay & receive

Pay by card or bank transfer. Goods leave our UK warehouse within 1–3 working days, fully tracked.

Why buy from AKAN

A supplier that already knows what sells

We retail the same range ourselves on the major UK marketplaces and our own store – so you stock lines with proven UK demand, not warehouse leftovers.

  • Proven demand – every line is live on UK marketplaces; ask us which lines are moving fastest.
  • Low commitment – £150 first order, mixed cases, single-unit samples on your first order.
  • Listing-ready content – product images and copy available for your own listings.
  • Straightforward invoicing – full VAT invoice from our partner company Malren Global Trade Ltd on every order.
  • A real team in the UK – email support and a named contact for every account.
Our UK customer team
Who we supply

Built for UK resellers

From single high-street shops to multi-channel online sellers.

Independent shopsAmazon & eBay sellersTikTok Shop sellersGift & discount storesMarket tradersHomeware & electrical retailersDistributorsCorporate gifting
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum order?

£150 ex VAT on your first order; no minimum on repeat orders. Mix any products and quantities. No minimum per line.

Are prices ex VAT? Who invoices?

Yes, all trade prices are quoted ex VAT. Orders are invoiced by our partner company Malren Global Trade Ltd with a full VAT invoice, so VAT-registered buyers can reclaim it.

How fast is delivery and what does it cost?

Stock is held in our West Midlands warehouse and dispatched within 1–3 working days by tracked courier. Delivery is free on mainland UK orders over £300; smaller orders are quoted on the pro-forma.

Can I sell these on Amazon, eBay or TikTok Shop?

Yes. Most of our trade customers resell online. We do not restrict channels.

Do you offer samples?

Yes – single units at trade price can be included in your first order so you can test lines before committing to volume.

What about faulty goods?

Faulty items are replaced or credited on your next order. Email us the SKU and a photo.

Do I need to be VAT registered?

No. Sole traders and non-VAT-registered businesses are welcome – you simply pay the VAT shown on the invoice.

Can I see prices before applying?

Trade prices are only shared with approved accounts. Approval usually takes less than one working day.

Apply for a trade account

Free, no obligation. We reply within one working day.

By applying you confirm you are buying for resale or business use. We reply from info@akanltd.co.uk. Trade sales are invoiced by Malren Global Trade Ltd.

What happens next

Approval within one working day

  1. We check your business details (website, marketplace store or company number).
  2. You receive approval and the trade price list by email.
  3. Send your first order by email; we confirm stock and invoice within 24 hours.
  4. Goods dispatched from our UK warehouse within 1–3 working days.
Prefer to talk first?Email info@akanltd.co.uk with your company name and what you sell. Existing trade customers: reply to your last price list to reorder.
AKAN SHOP is the trading name of Akan Ltd (Registered in England & Wales, Company No. 16967067) – trade sales partner of Malren Global Trade Ltd (Company No. 16095588), which issues all trade invoices · UK warehouse: Unit 2, Cleton Business Park, Cleton Street, Tipton DY4 7TR · info@akanltd.co.uk