Customer List

A customer list in foreign trade refers to a detailed collection of information on existing and potential customers held by a company, typically including company names, contacts, job titles, emails, phone numbers, addresses, purchasing habits, historical transaction records, etc. It is a core asset of foreign trade business, commonly used for market development, customer relationship management (CRM), and precision marketing. Use cases include: screening targets when developing new customers, analyzing needs when maintaining old customers, and ensuring information is not lost during business handover. Precautions: Customer lists are trade secrets protected by law; employees must not take or use them without authorization after leaving; also must comply with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, and obtaining and using customer information requires consent. The difference from a 'Prospect List' is that a customer list usually includes customers with established business relationships, while a prospect list only includes targets that have not yet closed a deal. Compared with a 'Mailing List,' a customer list emphasizes deeper information and business relevance, rather than being used only for mass emails.