Supplier discovery & procurement
Sourcing from China
Practical guidance for finding suppliers, evaluating marketplaces, negotiating production, arranging payments and moving goods from factory to destination.
Find suppliers
Search wholesale platforms, fairs and physical markets.
Reduce risk
Check counterparties, samples, terms and payment details.
Agree production
Balance price, quality, minimum orders and timelines.
Pay and ship
Plan payment evidence, freight, customs and handoffs.
Importer field guides
From first search to final shipment
Start with the stage closest to your current decision. Each guide links to related payment, verification and logistics resources.
Find Suppliers on 1688 as an International Buyer
Search the platform, interpret listings, evaluate sellers and prepare a first contact.
Create Your Own Product Brand in China
Move from product specification to samples, packaging and production.
Yiwu Market Guide
Prepare for the market, work with vendors and understand minimum orders.
Canton Fair Guide
Plan attendance, assess exhibitors and document follow-up.
Negotiate with Chinese Suppliers
Protect quality and relationships while discussing commercial terms.
Buy and Pay on Taobao as a Foreigner
Understand account, payment and agent routes available to overseas buyers.
Pay on 1688 Without a Chinese Bank Card
Compare practical payment routes and important transaction safeguards.
Verify before sending supplier funds
Confirm the legal counterparty, beneficiary name, order terms and payment evidence independently.