For procurement teams
We organize requirements so alternative products, origins and shipment formats can be compared on a like-for-like basis.
FORET Automotive & Petroleum Products
Automotive products. Petroleum expertise. Commercial clarity.
We connect professional buyers and qualified suppliers of lubricants, base oils, selected petroleum products, tires and vehicle parts—turning technical requirements into clear, commercially actionable cross-border proposals.
Finished lubricantsBase oilsPetroleum productsTiresVehicle parts
Hong Kongcommercial coordination
4 product areasone trade conversation
B2B onlybuilt for professional buyers
Specification-ledfrom brief to shipment
A workable transaction starts before the quotation
Not a static catalogue. A commercial starting point.
A product name and a target price are rarely enough to build a dependable supply route. FORET starts with the information that decides whether a transaction can work: specification, quantity, packaging, destination, timing, documents and commercial structure.
For manufacturers and exporters
We turn market interest into a qualified brief with an application, target market, indicative volume and decision path.
For both sides
We keep technical, documentary and commercial questions in one coordinated conversation.
Product scope
Four product areas. One commercial conversation.
Each enquiry is developed around the product and the route—not around generic catalogue promises. Select a category to see what we source and what makes a useful first brief.
Finished products
Motor oils & lubricants
Branded, private-label and contract-manufactured lubricants for automotive, fleet and industrial applications, considered against current technical and commercial requirements.
We structure requests by application, viscosity, API or ACEA performance level, required OEM claim or approval, package size and destination market. Typical briefs may reference API SP, ACEA C3, VW 504 00 or MB 228.51. Final conformity is confirmed against current supplier documentation for the proposed product.
Sourcing scope
- Passenger-car and heavy-duty engine oils
- Automatic and manual transmission fluids
- Gear, hydraulic and circulating oils
- Greases, coolants and service fluids
- Selected industrial and marine lubricants
A useful lubricant brief includes
- Brand or acceptable alternative
- Viscosity and performance standard
- Required approval status
- Pack size, volume and destination
Feedstocks & bulk supply
Base oils & petroleum products
Group I, Group II and Group III base stocks and selected petroleum-derived products assessed by specification, origin, volume, loading format and destination.
Commonly requested grades can include SN 150, SN 500, Bright Stock and 4/6/8 cSt base oils. Drums, IBCs, flexitanks, tank containers or bulk formats are considered where suitable and supplier-confirmed. Other petroleum products are reviewed case by case when a clear product document set and compliant trade route can be established.
Sourcing scope
- Group I base oils and Bright Stock
- Group II and Group III base stocks
- Process and technical oils
- Paraffin wax and petroleum jelly
- Selected specialty petroleum fractions
A useful bulk brief includes
- Grade, viscosity and intended use
- Preferred origin or acceptable origins
- Monthly or spot quantity
- Loading format, Incoterm and destination
Trade programmes
Tires
Passenger, SUV, light-commercial, truck and bus tire opportunities developed around exact fitment, application, target market and programme structure.
A tire proposal becomes commercially useful when size, load and speed index, tread or operating application, seasonal requirement, target certification, quantity and destination are clear. Brand, private-label and regional distribution discussions are considered according to the opportunity and supplier capability.
Enquiries considered
- Passenger-car and SUV tires
- Light-commercial vehicle tires
- Truck and bus radial programs
- Selected OTR and industrial applications
- Brand and private-label discussions
A useful tire brief includes
- Size, load and speed index
- Pattern, axle position or application
- Certification and production-date criteria
- Quantity, packing and destination
Vehicle applications
Vehicle spare parts
Routine service and technical components sourced against a part number, cross-reference, VIN, chassis data or defined vehicle application.
Our starting point is identification accuracy. A proposal may include genuine, OES or aftermarket alternatives only when the product status and supporting documentation can be clearly stated. Parts lists can be reviewed as XLSX, CSV or PDF files for a structured quotation process.
Sourcing scope
- Filters and regular maintenance parts
- Brake, steering and suspension components
- Engine, transmission and drivetrain parts
- Electrical, cooling and climate components
- Selected body, lighting and heavy-duty parts
A useful parts brief includes
- OE or aftermarket part number
- Description and required quantity
- Vehicle, engine and production year
- VIN or chassis data where available
BUY / SUPPLYOne coordinated trade desk
For buyers
One requirement. A commercially usable answer.
A low unit price does not make a supply option comparable. We help procurement teams review product fit together with packaging, minimum lot, timing, delivery basis, payment structure, available documents and route.
What we ask
- Product, brand, part number or technical specification
- Estimated volume and order frequency
- Required packaging or loading format
- Destination and preferred Incoterms
- Target timing and required documents
What we aim to clarify
- Product match and points requiring verification
- Supplier-confirmed packaging and shipment format
- Commercial basis and payment structure
- Indicative timing and proposal validity
- Documents available for the proposed product and route
Availability and final terms remain subject to supplier confirmation, counterparty review and transaction approval.
Send a buyer requirementFor suppliers
Bring your products into qualified B2B conversations.
Suppliers do not need another generic request for a “best price”. They need the context required for a serious internal decision: target market, application, specification, indicative volume, packaging, timing, delivery basis and buyer requirements.
We welcome introductions from
- Base-oil producers, refiners and authorized exporters
- Lubricant manufacturers and independent blenders
- Tire manufacturers and export distributors
- Vehicle-parts manufacturers and portfolio suppliers
- Brand owners and private-label partners
Potential cooperation formats
- Trial or spot shipment
- Recurring supply programme
- Brand or regional distribution discussion
- Private-label or contract manufacturing
- Product matching for a defined technical brief
- Market-specific assortment development
A useful supplier introduction includes
- Company, production or supply location
- Product range, brands and target applications
- MOQ, available packaging and lead-time basis
- Export markets and available Incoterms
- Current TDS, SDS and supporting approval documents
- Proposed cooperation model and commercial contact
For suitable and approved transactions, FORET may participate as a principal buyer under an agreed banking payment structure. The model is confirmed individually for each product, counterparty and route.
Introduce your supplyHow we work
From first brief to a repeatable supply programme.
The process is designed to identify missing information early, keep the proposal comparable and give both sides a practical next decision.
- 01
Requirement or portfolio review
We review the buyer’s brief or supplier’s portfolio and identify the information still needed.
- 02
Counterparty and route context
Companies, origin, destination, intended use and proposed transaction structure are clarified as required.
- 03
Technical and document alignment
Specifications, claims, approvals, packaging and supporting documents are checked against the brief.
- 04
Commercial proposal
Product, quantity, delivery basis, timing, payment structure and validity are brought into one clear offer.
- 05
Confirmation and coordination
After approval, the parties align the document set, shipment milestones and communication points.
- 06
Review and next programme
A completed trial can become the basis for repeat orders, a wider assortment or a longer-term discussion.
Commercial control
Documents before assumptions.
Product documentation is confirmed for each proposed product and route. It is not inferred from a brand name, a label design or a previous shipment.
Product identity
Grade, performance level, approval status, pack format and manufacturer details are separated and stated clearly.
Transaction context
Origin, destination, intended use, counterparties and payment structure are treated as part of the proposal.
Shipment readiness
Commercial and transport documents are aligned with the product, route and destination requirements.
Depending on the transaction, the document set may include
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Certificate of Analysis or batch documentation
- Evidence supporting product claims or active OEM approvals
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Transport, export and destination-specific documents
We distinguish between a statement of conformity and an active OEM approval. Origin, end use, destination and counterparties must be declared accurately. Each transaction is considered against applicable trade, banking, logistics and regulatory requirements.
Market development
Hong Kong coordination. Asia-focused opportunity development.
Our current commercial focus includes Mainland China and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. Other destinations can be considered according to the product, origin, route, documentation, end use and partner requirements.
Current buyer-market focus
Hong Kong SARMainland ChinaShanghaiDalianQingdaoVietnamSelected Southeast Asian markets
Supply discussions may consider
European branded productsSouth Korean lubricants and Group II/III base oilsMiddle Eastern supply opportunitiesGroup I base oils from approved routesManufacturer and exporter portfolios worldwide
A country name is not a supply promise. Product availability, origin evidence, route and commercial feasibility are confirmed for each enquiry.
Why FORET
A trade desk built around the decision.
Specification-led communication
Product discussions begin with the parameters that determine suitability—not with a generic catalogue.
Commercial clarity
Quantity, packaging, terms, timing, payment and documentation are considered together.
Two-sided partner development
Buyer demand and supplier capability are treated as two parts of one potential transaction.
Document-aware coordination
Claims, approvals, origin and shipment documents are confirmed for the specific proposal.
Frequently asked
The questions that move an enquiry forward.
01Can FORET source a specific brand or approval?+
Send the exact brand, grade, viscosity, approval requirement, quantity and destination. Availability and documentary status will be checked for the specific enquiry.
02Does FORET work with private-label products?+
Private-label and contract-manufacturing opportunities are considered case by case, subject to formula, claims, packaging, MOQ, target market and documentation.
03What documents are normally required?+
The set depends on product and route. TDS, SDS, COA or batch records, origin, packing and transport documents are common starting points.
04Can a supplier introduce a new product range?+
Yes. A useful introduction should contain the portfolio, manufacturing or supply location, MOQ, packaging, export terms and current technical documents.
05Does the website show live inventory?+
No. Stock, production allocation and lead time are confirmed for each enquiry so that a proposal reflects the actual transaction context.
06Which markets are considered?+
The principal focus is Mainland China and Southeast Asia. Other destinations are evaluated according to product, origin, route, documentation and commercial feasibility.
Start a business enquiry
Start with a clear brief.
A useful first response depends on useful input. Choose whether you are buying or proposing supply, then give us the technical and commercial context.
I am buying
Send a product requirement, sourcing mandate or parts list. The email template will prompt the information needed for an initial review.
- Company and country
- Product, brand, grade, part number or specification
- Quantity and expected frequency
- Packaging or loading format
- Destination, Incoterms and timing
- Required product and shipment documents
I am supplying
Introduce your manufacturing or export programme with enough detail for a qualified commercial discussion.
- Company, website and supply location
- Product range and target applications
- Brands, private label or contract manufacturing
- MOQ, packaging and available Incoterms
- Current export markets
- TDS, SDS and supporting documentation
Prefer a direct conversation? Write to info@foret.hk