"Except for me, all employees in the company are AI." Recently, during the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), many foreign trade professionals shared their experiences and skills in using advanced technologies such as AI to generate massive revenue with micro-enterprises. With the rapid development of AI technology, One-Person Companies (OPCs) and "super individuals" that achieve large-scale operations with small teams are witnessing explosive growth in 2026.

Geng Lamei and Xia Tao, founders of Dongguan Huimao E-commerce Co., Ltd., have been entrepreneurs in Shenzhen for eight years. The couple targeted the drop-shipping needs of small and medium-sized overseas sellers, providing one-stop agency services covering product selection, sourcing, quality inspection, packaging, and logistics.

To address the primary pain point of warehouse management, Xia Tao utilized AI to develop internal customized plugins that automatically plan storage allocation based on order types. At the same time, these plugins interface with ERP data to capture order and inventory information, reconstructing standardized shipping processes. Additionally, the couple used AI to optimize end-to-end operations, improving the accuracy of customer acquisition, refining marketing copy, and assisting in website design.

"Altogether, AI helps us save nearly 500,000 yuan in costs every year," said Xia Tao. "Regarding payments, we also have support from XTransfer. Customers pay directly in their local currencies. Payments that used to take days to arrive can now be settled in as fast as 10 minutes. Furthermore, risk management services provide protection, allowing us to focus on our business with peace of mind."

The latest issue of the "China Small and Medium Enterprises (B2B) Merchandise Export Purchasing Manager Index" (XTransfer PMI) shows that the XTransfer PMI was 51.56% in March 2026, indicating a positive export trend for SMEs. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, more and more "super individuals" will emerge in the field of foreign trade in the future, serving as the backbone of global trade.

外贸“超级个体”正在涌现

“公司除了我之外所有员工都是AI。”近日，第139届中国进出口商品交易会（广交会）期间，多位外贸从业者分享了自己运用AI等先进技术、以微型团队创造巨额营收的经验技巧。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，以小团队实现规模化运营的OPC（单人公司）、“超级个体”在2026年迎来爆发式增长。

东莞市辉贸电子商务有限公司的创始人耿腊梅和夏涛在深圳创业8年，夫妻俩瞄准了海外中小卖家的代发货需求，提供选品、采购、质检、打包、物流一站式代理服务。

对于最令人头痛的仓储管理难题，夏涛运用AI开发出内部定制插件，自动根据订单类型规划库位分配，同时对接ERP数据，抓取订单与库存信息，重构标准化发货流程。此外，夫妻俩还用AI优化全流程运营，提升获客精准度、润色营销文案、辅助网站设计等。

“综合算下来，AI每年能帮我们节省近50万元成本。”夏涛介绍，“在回款方面，我们也有XTransfer助力，客户直接用本国货币付款，以前几天才能到账的货款，现在最快10分钟就到账了，还有风控服务保驾护航，让我们安心做业务。”

最新一期《中国中小微企业出口贸易“采购经理人指数”深度观察》（XTransfer PMI）显示，2026年3月XTransfer PMI指数为51.56%，表明中小微外贸企业出口形势向好。随着人工智能技术的快速发展，未来外贸领域将涌现出越来越多的“超级个体”，它们也是全球贸易的中坚力量。

文、图 | 记者 孙绮曼
译｜徐芷晴
英文审校｜曾敏