Latin America Sourcing
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For U.S. and Canadian brands

Source from Latin America with a local partner.

Verified factories, landed-cost quotes and a bilingual team that manages your sourcing from spec to shipment.

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60+ partner factories6 countries
Live project
Sleeping Duck
Furniture · sells in the U.S.
Publish your request to our network
ProductSteel bed base
Volume3,000 beds per year
DocsTech sheet · BOM · NDA
Publish to network Published to 60+ vetted factories

Buyer testimonial

“We learned that our supply chain can't rely on only one region in the world. Having a team familiar with nearshoring and Latin America has been game changing for us.”
Jeff Heyd
Director, APIs Tactical · Nebraska, USA
Tariffs
the wake-up call to diversify
Nearshoring
with a team that knows Latin America

Brands sourcing with LAS

sleeping duckmestiza new yorkliberty brandstactical brandsbriny hardynicole craft brandsbowler superiordrs choicemozi washseller xblacksmithbully bedspierre henryzzz bearssleeping duckmestiza new yorkliberty brandstactical brandsbriny hardynicole craft brandsbowler superiordrs choicemozi washseller xblacksmithbully bedspierre henryzzz bears

The challenge

Sourcing far from home slows your brand down.

Long lead times
Weeks on the water mean bigger inventory bets and slower reactions to demand.
Tariff exposure
Shifting duties on Asian imports keep eating into your margins.
Hard to verify
Vetting a factory abroad is slow, and quality issues surface too late.

In their words

The Black Market on the challenges of sourcing from Asia.

The Black Market
Premium basics · U.S.
Lead times
weeks on the water from Asia
Tariffs
shifting duties on Asian imports

The opportunity

Latin America moves at the speed of your brand.

Days
of shipping from Latin America, not weeks from Asia.
11+
free trade agreements between the U.S. and Latin America.
Same time zone
Work with your factory floor in real time.

Why Latin America

Mestiza New York on why they source from Latin America.

Mestiza New York
Luxury brand · New York
2 lines
swimwear and luxury table linens
Same time zone
as their New York team

How it works

From spec to shipment, we're with you.

STEP 1
Request
We package your specs, tech sheets and BOMs.
STEP 2
Intros
Warm intros to qualified factories.
STEP 3
Samples
Compare quotes and refine samples.
STEP 4
Delivery
Buy EXW, or DDP to anywhere in the U.S.
Before production
Find, vet and develop
  • Supplier matching and factory checks
  • Compliance support and NDAs
  • Quality control on samples and runs
After production
Ship, clear and invoice
  • Import docs for the U.S. and Canada
  • Tariff and cross-border invoicing help
  • Logistics and customs management

Buyer testimonial

How LAS helped St. Bingo make ceramic home decor closer to the U.S.

St. Bingo
Home decor · U.S.
Ceramic
glazed candle holder
Lower risk
of breakage in transit

Success stories

Apparel, industrial and home goods.

Mestiza New York logo
Mestiza New York
Luxury brand · New York
Reversible swimsuit

A complex design with a different print on each side, made with a specialized factory in Colombia.

3,000
garments per year
3 months
to sample
Bowler Superior logo
Bowler Superior
Kids' footwear · U.S.
Kids' sneakers with dial closure

Sneakers with a dial closure instead of laces, with 3 to 4 styles in the first order.

1,000
pairs in first order
~4 weeks
to first samples
Liberty Brands logo
Liberty Brands
Lifestyle apparel · U.S.
Pima cotton tees

Men's three-pack of Peruvian Pima cotton tees with enzyme wash and anti-pilling finish.

100%
Pima cotton, 180–190 GSM
3-pack
men's tees
Doctor's Choice logo
Doctor's Choice
Artica Collective · U.S.
Compression socks

Technical compression socks in polyester with elastane, with reinforced heel and toe.

15–30
mmHg compression
Polyester
with elastane
Blacksmith International logo
Blacksmith International
Kids & baby apparel · U.S.
Kids' sun-protection apparel

A sun-protective clothing program for kids and babies, with a lightweight hoodie and bamboo or merino fabric options.

UPF
sun protection
Bamboo · Merino
fabric options
Tactical Brands logo
Tactical Brands
Beekeeping · U.S.
Professional beekeeping suit

A three-layer ventilated mesh suit with padded elbows and knees. LAS validated meshes and layering with the factory.

3 layers
of ventilated mesh
Padded
elbows and knees

Quotes your way

Quotes in the incoterm that fits your team.

EXW
Ex Works
Priced at the factory. You handle freight, customs and import.
FOB
Free On Board
Priced at the port of departure. You handle freight and import.
DDP
Delivered Duty Paid
You receive ready inventory at your door, duties paid.

Buyer memberships

A few sourcing projects, or a full program?

Standard
$100/mo
Billed $300 every 3 months

For buyers running a handful of sourcing projects.

  • Up to 5 requests
  • Introductions via platform and email
  • Samples management
  • Quotes with delivery (EXW, DDP)
  • Email support
Get Standard
Enterprise
$600/mo
Billed $3,600 every 6 months

For teams sourcing across multiple products at once.

  • Multiple requests
  • Platform, email, WhatsApp, video calls and visits
  • Samples management
  • Quotes with delivery (EXW, FOB, FCA, CIF, DDU, DDP and more)
  • Full support
  • Multiple supplier searches
Get Enterprise

Who we are

Our company's leadership

Offices in Atlanta, Medellín and Mexico City

Pierre Thys
Pierre Thys
Founder and CEO

Multi-million dollar U.S. e-commerce brands owner. 10+ years in Latin American trade with Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and more.

Hugo Loria
Hugo Loria
Channel Partner, Home Goods & Industrials
Deep relationships with home goods and industrial manufacturers across Mexico. Tec de Monterrey engineer with supply chain and merchandising experience at Gembah, Carrefour and JCPenney.
Bo Guillen
Bo Guillen
Apparel & Industrials Partner, Mexico
30+ years sourcing apparel and industrial products in Mexico for American and Canadian clients, with long-standing ties to the factories that make them.
More about us →

Frequently asked questions

What buyers ask before their first Latin American order.

How competitive are Latin American prices vs. Asia?+

It depends on the category. We quote EXW, FOB or DDP so you can compare landed cost, with freight and duties included, side by side with your current supplier.

How long does the sample process take?+

In recent projects, quotes came back in about a week and first samples in about four weeks. Complex products take longer; one steel bed base reached an approved prototype in 45 days.

Do suppliers hold the certifications my category requires?+

Our network includes ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified facilities. We check certifications during factory vetting and support compliance and NDAs.

How do you handle logistics and shipping?+

Buy EXW at the factory, or DDP delivered duty paid anywhere in the U.S. We help with import docs for the U.S. and Canada, customs and cross-border invoicing.

What does a membership cost?+

Standard is $100 per month for up to 5 requests. Enterprise is $600 per month for multiple requests, supplier searches and full support.

Next step

Start sourcing from Latin America.

Bring us your specs, target pricing and volumes. We'll introduce you to vetted factories and quote in the incoterm you need.

platform@latinamericasourcing.com
WhatsApp +1 617-665-7719
U.S. phone +1 404-512-3382
See plans and pricing →

Vetted factories in our network

A sample of the manufacturers buyers meet through LAS.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Colombian Electronics Manufacturer

MOQ
100 Units
Capacity
1,000 Units
In business
2 years
MachineryOther Industrials

At the company, we are more than just an electronics manufacturing supplier; we serve as a bridge between innovation and production excellence. We work as a strategic partner, supporting companies throughout the manufacturing process to ensure reliable, high-quality, and efficient execution. Strategically located in Medellín, Colombia, the company’s competitive advantage lies in proximity, agility, and operational efficiency. By eliminating the complexities of transoceanic manufacturing, we provide companies with the confidence of working with a local partner that offers global capabilities, while maintaining strong quality standards and clear, seamless communication. Our approach enables clients to reduce lead times and logistics challenges while benefiting from a collaborative manufacturing partner committed to consistency, precision, and long-term success.

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Colombian Towel & Hammock Factory

MOQ
100 Units
Capacity
5,000 Units
In business
87 years
LinensOther Home Products

This company is one of the biggest manufacturers of towels and the first exporter of hammocks in Colombia. The wide portfolio of home textiles includes: comforters, throw blankets, pillows cases, bathrobes, bedding sets, blankets, tablecloths, and towels, among others. With more than 80 years of experience in both local and international markets, this supplier has gained knowledge in the manufacturing of textiles for retail and institutional uses. Cotton is the main component of the pieces, but the company also handles polyester, jacquard, and organic fibers as raw materials. The goal of this supplier is to offer a perfect balance between quality and trendy designs.

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Colombian Activewear Factory

MOQ
100 Units
Capacity
1,000 Units
In business
10 years
UnderwearActivewearOther Apparel

Colombian company located in Bogotá, which designs women';s sportswear in high-performance textiles, with functional finishes that adapt to any lifestyle. Its products emphasize comfort and convenience, with garments made to last and different technologies that provide greater performance, health benefits and enhance the natural beauty of women. Within their product portfolio they handle tops, t-shirts, skeletons, jackets, shorts, leggings, jumpsuits, skirt pants, stockings, towels and thermos.

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Colombian Plastic Housewares Factory

MOQ
100 Units
Capacity
10,000 Units
In business
11 years
Other Home ProductsKitchen

Colombian company that manufactures plastic products for home and industry. The product portfolio of this company is extensive and encompasses plastic injected products such as cups, vases, trays, dishes, Tupper wear and more. Since 1979 this supplier has been a leading company in the development, production and commercialization of plastic profiles by extrusion, serving various sectors of the Colombian industry. Since 2007 they ventured into the plastic injection process becoming a company of great recognition for the quality of their designs, products and ability to support various types of projects. This company is able to manufacture any type of plastic product and under their manufacturing services they offer maquila and complete product development. They are able to provide solutions for existing products, white and private label brand deals. If interested, please submit a detailed messaged to the company and start the production of your desired plastic product.

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🇲🇽 Mexico

Mexican Pro Audio Equipment Factory

MOQ
1,000 Units
Capacity
10,000 Units
In business
31 years
Other Industrials

We are a company founded in 1986, originally manufacturing cable products such as extension cords, electrical outlets, and retractable cables in Mexico City. In 1995, we entered the musical market, becoming one of the pioneers in the manufacturing of cables for musical instruments, microphones, patching, and related applications.

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🇲🇽 Mexico

Mexican Agricultural Equipment Factory

MOQ
300 Units
Capacity
Units
In business
30 years
MachineryOther Industrials

With over 35 years of experience serving the agricultural sector, this Mexican company has established itself as a trusted manufacturer of agricultural implements and equipment. Its products are distributed across more than 32 countries worldwide through an extensive network of authorized distributors throughout Mexico. The company has built a strong reputation in the agricultural equipment industry based on product quality, reliability, and long-standing customer relationships, positioning itself as a leading brand in Mexico and international markets.

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🇵🇪 Peru

Peruvian Full-Package Apparel Factory

MOQ
500 Units
Capacity
30,000 Units
In business
7 years
ShirtsOuterwearOther Apparel+2

A Peruvian company in the textile industry that provides Full package production services. A company dedicated to manufacturing knitwear, where Pima cotton and Peruvian tanguis are our primary materials and other different types of blends such as Pima-modal, viscose, polyester, and nylon, etc. Also, manufacture basics such as t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, polos, sweaters, sweatshirts, and more. The quality of the garments distinguishes the company due to the high-quality standards during the process, which results from total in-process audit controls, state-of-the-art technology, and the culture of constant innovation and flexibility.

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🇵🇪 Peru

Peruvian Activewear Factory

MOQ
100 Units
Capacity
50,000 Units
In business
36 years
OuterwearActivewearShirts

The company is a family-founded textile manufacturing legacy with 30 years of rich history originating from Peru. Our journey began with a deep-rooted commitment to education and innovation, enabling us to empower subsequent generations through advanced technology and revitalized processes, setting a new course for our brand. Over the past 8 years, we have evolved into a beacon of technological advancement within the textile industry. At SimpleTex, we harness the power of 3D modeling and leading-edge nesting software to maximize fabric efficiency, alongside a robust ERP system for unparalleled operational control, among other cutting-edge solutions. Today, SimpleTex is actively seeking partnerships with companies in search of superior quality and timely delivery in textile manufacturing. Our expertise spans school uniforms, workwear, and fashion apparel, reflecting our dedication to excellence. SimpleTex is more than just our name—it's our pledge to foster straightforward, reliable business relationships in an often-complicated industry.

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🇨🇴 Colombia

Colombian Activewear Factory

MOQ
70 Units
Capacity
10,000 Units
In business
11 years
OuterwearActivewearOther Apparel

This supplier is a Colombian company that specializes in the designing and manufacturing sportswear and underwear for women. The company has been in business for 5 years and almost 80% of its production is exported to Chile, Mexico, Bolivia, and Costa Rica. Some of their products are leggings, tops, skirts, shorts, and others with unique sublimated designs.i This company commercializes its own brand, but also offers buyers the ability to private label products according to the customer's needs. Currently, this supplier controls the whole manufacturing process to ensure buyers needs are met, including the sublimation process. Please send a detailed RFQ to begin working together!

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