How to Find Distributors in China Without the 400% Markup
You found a “distributor” on a B2B site. The quote looked fine. Then you spotted the same product on 1688…
Expert insights on sourcing from China — country guides, product guides, and practical tips for importers.
You found a “distributor” on a B2B site. The quote looked fine. Then you spotted the same product on 1688…
Amazon suspended your listing because buyers kept complaining about damp, musty packaging. Or your 35% profit margin quietly evaporated because…
If you are selling wireless earbuds on Amazon or Shopify for $29.99 while paying $12 in COGS, you are burning…
Your profit margins are bleeding. Between rising freight rates and inconsistent product quality—like waterproof tents that leak at the first…
You’re probably overpaying by 30% to 40% on every clothing order right now, and nothing about your invoices will tell…
Every order that passes through a middleman costs more than it should. Trading companies and local wholesalers typically tack 15%…
You request a quote for 500 ergonomic office chairs from a supplier on Alibaba, and the factory hits you with…
A domestic quote for a woven gold bracelet 14k will sting. Labor alone can eat up to 35% of your…
You buy gel pens at ₹2.50 from your distributor in Sadar Bazaar or Nayapalli. A factory in Ningbo sells the…
A supplier in Yiwu International Trade City just quoted you $0.05 per ballpoint pen, and you order 50,000. The spreadsheet…