Guides about sourcing

Private label products from China: how to choose a product, find an OEM or ODM factory, design packaging, protect your brand and meet EU rules.

Yiwu market guide 2026: what each district sells, opening hours, MOQs, how to get there from Shanghai, paying suppliers and shipping goods to Europe.

A Taobao buying guide for business buyers in 2026: payment, agents, consolidation, shipping to Europe, EU duty on small parcels and when to switch to 1688.

Amazon FBA sourcing from China in 2026: product choice, suppliers, EU compliance, FBA prep, shipping to fulfilment centres and real landed cost.

Should you hire a sourcing agent in China? Compare fees, services and risks, learn when an agent pays off and how to choose and vet a good one in 2026.

Canton Fair vs Yiwu market compared: dates, MOQs, supplier types, customisation, costs and logistics, to help European importers choose where to source.

How to pay Chinese suppliers safely in 2026: T/T, Trade Assurance, letters of credit, PayPal and business accounts compared, plus fraud red flags.

Quality inspection in China explained: AQL sampling tables, inspection types, typical costs per man-day and how to read a report before you pay the balance.

Canton Fair negotiation tips for importers: questions to ask at the booth, how to anchor prices, MOQ and payment terms, and how to follow up after the fair.

The best China sourcing tools in 2026: B2B marketplaces, supplier databases, AI assistants, verification, inspection, payment and freight tools compared.

Negotiate MOQ with Chinese factories using proven tactics: understand where minimums come from, what to offer in return and how to test with less stock.

Verify a Chinese supplier step by step: business licence checks, factory audits, payment red flags and the most common scams importers face in 2026.

China sourcing consultant cost in 2026: commission, fixed-fee, day-rate and retainer models explained, with typical price ranges and hidden fees to avoid.

Alibaba vs 1688 vs Made-in-China compared for 2026: prices, MOQs, buyer protection, language and payment, plus which platform suits your import project.

Canton Fair phases explained: product categories in Phase 1, 2 and 3 of the 140th session, autumn 2026 dates and how to pick the right phase for you.

Sourcing agent vs trading company vs factory: how each works in China, what they cost, how to tell them apart and which one suits your order size and product.

How to find reliable suppliers in China in 2026: the best channels, how to shortlist factories, red flags to avoid and a step-by-step vetting process.

China sourcing consultant vs DIY platform: an honest comparison of cost, control, risk and time, with clear cases where each option is the smarter choice.