N.A. Trading Company is a United States based importer specializing in Southeast Asian foods –with a national distribution network.
Our beginnings
We were founded in 1986 by two brothers, Mr. Lin and Mr. Somsouk, who immigrated to the United States from Thailand with a dream of sharing the authentic flavors of their homeland with households around the world. Since then, we have remained committed to our mission of 'One World'—where everyone, regardless of ethnic or socioeconomic background, can enjoy authentic and delicious Asian cuisine.
Over the last 38 years, we’ve grown to…
Empower over 2,000 customers in 47 states and 12 countries – servicing grocers, food processors, and foodservice companies.
Import over 3,000 TEUs each year from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.
Occupy over 240,000-square-feet of industrial warehouse space – adding DCs in IL, GA, and MD.
Carry over 1,500 SKUs from leading brands, manufacturers, and farms across Asia.
And become America’s leading Southeast Asian food importer.
For us to continue growing,
It’s important we stay true to our core values.
Integrity
“Do the right thing, Inspire trust.”
Collaboration
“Together, anything is possible.”
Service
“We help you succeed.”
Excellence
“Don’t settle, strive to be better.”
Growth
“Embrace change, it’s the only constant.”
And focus on our mission to...
CONNECT PEOPLE THROUGH FLAVOR AND CULTURE TO CREATE
ONE WORLD
OUR SERVICES
SOURCING
Our in-house supply chain team leverages a global network of suppliers to efficiently procure quality products that meet our clients’ specific needs and criteria.
INVENTORY PLANNING
Our sales team are market experts, and with a pulse on the market we can forecast and look out for our clients through while considering market and supply factors.
LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSEING
Our logistics coordinators leverage our infrastructure to support you. Whether you need help navigating import mechanics, arranging freight, to storage solutions, we’ve got you covered.
END TO END SOLUTIONS
We partner with customers and manufacturers alike on R&D of new products while helping manufactures bring product to market via our distribution platform.
OUR SERVICE COMMITMENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our customer service representatives are available around the clock to support your business. We succeed when we help our customers reach their goals.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Your order goes through 3 quality checks before arriving at your door. Our sales team, order pickers, and warehouse managers each look before shipment release!
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
From scheduling freight, acting as a cross dock, to storage solutions, we make sure you have the logistics support needed to make your business run smoothly.
INFRASTRUCTURE
141,000+ SQ. FT. HEADQUARTERS
Our Class A Industrial Warehouse is centrally located in Commerce, CA. You are welcome to take a tour to see how we care for our customers!
15,000+ PALLET POSITIONS
Our inventory, volume, and capacity ensures that we can deliver even when others cannot.
LOCAL DELIVERY FLEET
For our local customers, our in-house drivers and fleet of long and short trucks will hand deliver product on regularly scheduled routes.
COAST TO COAST SERVICE
Six distribution centers to be rolled out strategically across the continental United States over the next 3 years. 3 facilities occupying 140,000+ square feet added in Q1 & Q2 2024.
SUPPLY CHAIN
SOURCING
While sourcing products for our customers, we’ve built relationships with 1,500+ manufacturers, farms, and suppliers across Southeast Asia.
IMPORTING
With our in-house logistics coordinators and sourcing team, we can move product quickly and efficiently from the manufacturer to the ports of Long Beach.
DISTRIBUTION
Our 2,500+ long-term and loyal customers nationwide count on us to forecast, schedule, and deliver even when our competition cannot.
OUR BRAND PORTFOLIO
LEADING BRANDS CHOOSE US
LEADING RETAILERS CHOOSE US
Including but not limited to the following…
Why?
Because we treat your business as if it was our own.
WHY N.A. TRADING?
We are experts – importing since 1986
Established in 1986, N.A. Trading Company has since become the premier Thai Food importer and distributor servicing Wholesalers, Grocers, and Food Service Companies from coast to coast.
We understand the category, its our culture
With 38 years of experience, we know the product and market better than our competitors. Our team is dedicated to trying everything that comes through our warehouse, and many of our staff even use those products at home!
We are a one-stop shop
Importing product from Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China to name a few, we carry over 1000 different SKUs from well-known manufacturers and labels such as FOCO, Chaokoh, AroyD, Erawan, Pantainorasingh, Squid Brand, Megachef, Amoy, Huy Fong Sriracha, Buldak Ramen, and more! Here at N.A. Trading, you’ll find it all.
We make it easy
Leveraging our strategic location in the city of Commerce, our state of the art 141,000 square foot facility, and our dedicated logistics coordinators, we’re able to arrange transportation, freight forwarding, and storage on behalf of our customers and partners.
We treat your business as if it was our own
With our passionate team, N.A. Trading is the Southeast Asian food purveyor to work with.
Our focus on customer service, driving value, and quality stands out, just stop by and tour our facilities, you’ll see the attention to detail and our love for our customers and the industry.