How do I find Chinese suppliers online?
Top 20 China Sourcing Websites
- Alibaba. website: alibaba.com.
- DHgate. website: dhgate.com.
- Global Sources. website: globalsources.com.
- Made-in-China. website: made-in-china.com.
- China Suppliers. website: en.china.cn.
- OFweek. website: en.ofweek.com.
- AliExpress. website: aliexpress.com.
- HKTDC. website: hktdc.com.
How can I find out if a Chinese company is legitimate?
Our 5-Step, comprehensive process to verify Chinese manufacturers
- Find the manufacturer’s business licence and registration number.
- Identify their quality control system certificate.
- Check their import/export licence.
- Check the reputation of the manufacturer.
- Audit the manufacturer.
How can I find manufacturers in China?
While there are trade shows in China where you can meet manufacturers, a better place to start is attending U.S. trade shows that attract Chinese manufacturers. Trade Show News Network has global trade show listings. At the show, you can look for exhibitors selling products similar to yours and make connections.
How do I find suppliers on Alibaba?
You can find suppliers and manufacturers simply by searching your product and the words ‘private label’ or ‘manufacturer’ in the search bar. However, if you become a verified buyer you can gain access to Alibaba’s more detailed supplier directory.
What should I look for when buying from China?
For example, get to know the regions in China and what they specialize in manufacturing. If you are after electronics and your manufacturer is in Nantong (specializes in textiles) you might want to triple check you are actually working with a manufacturer as Shenzhen commonly specializes in electronics.
Where are the best places to buy from for manufacturing?
China is the world’s largest manufacturer. It’s also one of the most common places that online sellers turn to for manufacturing. If you’re up for making a trip to China to meet manufacturers in person there are plenty of great trade shows to choose from.