Supplier Sourcing and Verification in China
We find you a real factory, not a "market middleman": a shortlist of 3–5 manufacturers matched to your spec, document checks, price negotiations and on-site quality control.
- 3–5
- factories shortlisted
- 5–7
- days to source
- from $150
- sourcing fee
Search beyond public listings
We look not only on 1688/Alibaba but also in trade-fair catalogues (Canton Fair), industry associations and through on-the-ground partners.
Company verification
Business licence, registered capital, court records, export history — a full scoring of the Chinese company.
Negotiations and samples
We negotiate price, minimum order quantity (MOQ) and payment terms, and arrange sample delivery.
Factory inspection
An on-site visit by our representative: workshop photos, equipment checks and pre-shipment batch inspection.
How the shipping process works
- 1
Product brief
You describe the product, quality requirements, target price and purchase volume.
- 2
Factory shortlist
Within 5–7 days you receive a comparison table of 3–5 verified manufacturers with prices.
- 3
Samples
We order samples from the 2–3 best factories, consolidate and ship them to you.
- 4
Contract and production run
We manage the deal and supervise production and shipment.
Rates
| Supplier shortlist (3–5 factories) | from $150 |
| In-depth company verification | from $90 |
| Factory inspection (on-site) | from $250 |
| Deal management | 2–3% of order value |
Rates are indicative and depend on the season, cargo type, and route. Your manager will lock in the exact rate after confirming the details.
Frequently asked questions: supplier sourcing in china
Why source a factory when 1688 exists?
How do you verify a Chinese supplier?
What is MOQ and can it be reduced?
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Send us your cargo details — a manager will find the optimal route, rate, and transit time. Free and with no obligations.