How to effectively purchase Chinese goods online？With the advancement of the times and the development of technology, global online trade is accelerating the reshaping of the international trade system. Cross-border e-commerce, AI technology, and full-chain digitalization have become the core driving forces, significantly increasing the proportion of B2B online procurement and achieving second-level breakthroughs in cross-border payment efficiency. The Asia-Pacific region leads the digital wave, with the rapid expansion of 5G coverage and data center scale. The EU and China are deepening data mutual recognition and green supply chain collaboration through “product digital passports”.
When digital technology breaks through geographical limitations, many companies purchase the products they sell from China. How can we find the suppliers and products we need online?
We have collected information on 5 of the largest wholesale websites and compared them.
Platform URL:
Core supplier types:
Factory (60%)＆Trader (40%)
Key indicators for supplier screening:
Efficiency of contact information:
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Supports online chat (TM Talk) and 24-hour quick response
Advantage category:
Full category coverage, with electronics accounting for 32% (consumer electronics, mechanical parts, etc.)
Payment method:
Escrow secured transactions (accounting for 60%)
Letter of credit (L/C, large order)
Emerging markets coverage:
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(Latin America and the Middle East have the fastest growth rates)
Core advantages:
the most comprehensive range of categories, a complete guarantee transaction system, and a complete range of factory inspection tools
Key weakness:
It is difficult to distinguish between fake and poor quality products.The quality of suppliers varies greatly, and strict screening is required
#2 Made-in-China.com
Platform URL:
Core supplier types:
production-oriented factory (80%)
Key indicators for supplier screening:
Manufacturer factory certification mark
Production certifications such as ISO9001/CE
360 ° workshop VR factory inspection report
Efficiency of contact information:
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Direct phone connection (contact information publicly available on the page), time difference affects communication
Advantage category:
Heavy machinery (45%), hardware tools (30%)
Payment method:
Telegraphic transfer (T/T, accounting for 80%)
Letter of Credit (L/C, accounting for 20%)
Logistics solution:
FOB sea freight is the main option (the supplier is responsible for factory transportation, with a delivery time of 60 days+)
Emerging markets coverage:
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(Focusing on “the Belt and Road” infrastructure projects)
Core advantages:
Transparent factory direct supply prices, complete industrial technical documents
Key weakness:
Suppliers have difficulty communicating.
Outdated platform interface, poor response to small orders
#3 DHgate
Platform URL:
Core supplier types:
Small and medium-sized wholesalers (80%)
Key indicators for supplier screening:
DHgate Pro “premium merchant logo
Overseas warehouse shipping capacity (17 country layout)
Customization ability score 4.5+(out of 5 points)
Efficiency of contact information:
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Multi language online customer service (English/Spanish/Russian),
12-hour response time
Typical MOQ:
Starting from 2 piece
(supports mixed batch, 10 SKUs from the same store can be combined)
Logistics solution:
Overseas warehouse direct delivery (7-15 days to Europe and America)
Emerging markets coverage:
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(Southeast Asian market share of 40%)
Core advantages:
extremely flexible for small orders, leading customs clearance capabilities in emerging markets
Key weakness:
weak industrial categories, severe homogenization
(The price war is fierce, resulting in uneven product quality)
#4 Global Sources
Platform URL:
Core supplier types:
Large scale factories (80%)
Key indicators for supplier screening:
Exhibition participation records (Hong Kong/Shanghai physical exhibitions)
BSCI/Index Social Responsibility Certification
Annual export value>5 million US dollars
Efficiency of contact information:
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Email communication is the main focus, with an average response time of 72 hours
Advantage category:
Consumer Electronics (60%), Smart Home (25%)
Typical MOQ:
Starting from 1000 pieces (customized orders can reach 10000+pieces)
Payment method:
Telegraphic transfer (T/T, accounting for 80%)
Letter of Credit (L/C, commonly used by European and American buyers)
Logistics solution:
Supplier arranges sea freight (CIF/FOB terms, 60-90 days)
Emerging markets coverage:
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(Focusing on high-end markets in Europe and America)
Core advantages:
strict supplier audits, strong stability in large-scale production
Key weakness:
The price of the product is not cheap, and the MOQ is high
#5 AliExpress
Platform URL:
Core supplier types:
retailers (70%)＆small factories (30%)
Key indicators for supplier screening:
Official certification mark of “Top Brand”
Local return service (reducing return shipping costs)
User rating ≥ 4.8 (out of 5 points)
Efficiency of contact information:
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Order message system, with an average response time of 12 hours
Advantage category:
Light and small consumer goods (3C accessories account for 45%, clothing accounts for 30%)
Typical MOQ:
1 piece (retail mode, no minimum order quantity)
Logistics solution:
Worry free logistics (average delivery time of 30 days)
Rookie Official Warehouse (7-day delivery to core cities)
Emerging markets coverage:
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(First in terms of market share in the Russian speaking region)
Core advantages:
Convenient operation, complete return guarantee
Key weakness:
No discounts for large orders, large quality fluctuations (return rate of 20%+)
Now,
which website is most suitable for you?
As you can see, there are many wholesale websites in China.
Each of them has their unique strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right supplier and then finding the best supplier can be very difficult.
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Simultaneously possessing both in stock and customization capabilities,
High quality & low MOQ,
OEM, ODM service & good price,
Support multiple payment methods such as T/T, PayPal, letter of credit, etc.
Multiple modes of transportation including sea, land, and air freight.
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