A 90-Day Introduction to Direct Sourcing at Surat Diamond Bourse
We're onboarding an initial group of international buyers into structured, hosted visits — designed to prove out direct sourcing before you commit to a larger sourcing relationship.
Why a Pilot Program
Surat Diamond Bourse is fully built and fully sold, but international buyer footfall is still catching up to that capacity. Our pilot program exists to close that gap methodically: a defined 90-day window in which a limited number of buyers experience a fully hosted visit, backed by direct manufacturer matching and on-site support, so we can refine the process around real buying trips before scaling it further.
For buyers, that means a visit built with extra attention to fit — manufacturer matching, scheduling, and logistics are handled with the care of an early cohort, not a high-volume tour operation.
Visit Packages
Discovery Visit
A focused introduction to direct sourcing at SDB
Typical duration: 3 days
- Hotel accommodation for the duration of the visit
- Ground transport between hotel and SDB
- Meetings with 3–5 manufacturers matched to your category
- Dedicated on-the-ground host
- Post-visit sourcing summary and manufacturer contacts
Most Requested
Direct Buyer Visit
Built for buyers ready to transact on this trip
Typical duration: 5 days
- Everything in Discovery Visit
- Round-trip flight coordination from your home market
- Meetings with 8–12 manufacturers across multiple categories
- On-site customs and export clearance support for purchases
- Priority scheduling around your buying calendar
Sourcing Partner
For buyers planning repeat visits and ongoing volume
Typical duration: Custom
- Everything in Direct Buyer Visit
- Dedicated relationship manager across repeat visits
- Manufacturer relationship continuity between trips
- Priority access as your sourcing volume grows
- Custom scheduling aligned to your buying cycles
Pricing is scoped to travel origin, visit length, and buying category — request a visit for a tailored quote.
Join the Pilot Cohort
Tell us your buying category and preferred dates — we'll confirm feasibility and scope a package around your visit.
FAQ
Common Questions From Buyers
How much does a hosted diamond buying trip to Surat cost?+
Cost depends on travel origin, visit length, and how many manufacturer meetings you need. Discovery Visits (3 days) and Direct Buyer Visits (5 days) are the two most common starting points — request a visit and we'll return a scoped quote based on your buying category and dates.
What's the difference between the three packages?+
Discovery Visit is a focused, lower-commitment introduction for buyers still evaluating direct sourcing. Direct Buyer Visit adds flight coordination, more manufacturer meetings, and on-site customs support for buyers ready to transact. Sourcing Partner is for buyers planning repeat visits and ongoing volume, with a dedicated relationship manager across trips.
Can I upgrade from a Discovery Visit later?+
Yes. Many buyers start with a Discovery Visit to evaluate fit, then move to a Direct Buyer Visit or Sourcing Partner relationship once they're ready to commit to volume.
Why is this called a pilot program?+
We're onboarding an initial cohort of international buyers into a structured, hosted visit format while Surat Diamond Bourse's international buyer footfall is still ramping up. Early buyers get closer attention to matching and logistics, and first access to manufacturers eager to build direct relationships.