Ordering from China

[Amazin]

i was told recently that many suppliers in china prefer to do business with companies instead of sole traders. So if I want to import some products from China, I might need to order larger amount. Is this true? So not everyone can buy from manufactures?

 

[paulears]

You can buy as a sole trader perfectly easily. Minimum order quantity varies from supplier to supplier. Depending on what your product is, some things change. I specialise in microphones, and when you want a sample to see how good it is, MOQ might be 1, or more commonly 5 - so it's a bit of a gamble, and from time to time, you get products that aren't quite what you need. With electronics, you may also find the samples are hand made, and the larger order you put in gets manufactured more mechanically - which can be better, or worse?

 

[Denzel Fan]

It's not true, Amazin.

Business all over the world has their preferred customers. There are many wholesaler and distributors in China targeting sole traders.

Besides, some manufacturers are willing to do business with individuals. But I had to admit, it's not realistic for ordering small quantity from a large manufactrer.

In my opinion, the keypoint is to find your business partner you feel comfortable and trustable, no matter if it's a direct manufacturer.

 

[lydress]

hi,it is not true.Depend on your products!you can find the wholesaler or find one partner in china to buy for you,.then you can get right and small minimum order each time!

 

[Maple Sourcing]

I'm not sure what products you are after, in China, there're lots of wholesale markets, such as electronics market in Shenzhen, furniture market in Foshan, small merchandize market in Yiwu, handbag market in Guangzhou, and so on.

If you want to order small QTY, it's better to visit those professional wholesale markets by yourself, or someone you trust, then you/or your agent can check the quality and compare the price.

Most of wholesalers keep some inventory, so you/or your agent can even check all the products one by one and take them after you pay. In this way, you know exactly what products you will receive.

Yes, it's true most of factories require high MOQ (usually over 1000 pcs).

 

[China supplier Union]

well, that depends ,
.my customer buy only a few quantity from us some time

 

[Directimport]

i was told recently that many suppliers in china prefer to do business with companies instead of sole traders. So if I want to import some products from China, I might need to order larger amount. Is this true? So not everyone can buy from manufactures?

It is a simple matter to give your self a trading name when contacting potential suppliers. The name does not have to be registered, but if you get to the point of placing orders, the name in which you order will be used on documentation, so it is probably best to register the name to start with.

MOQs are usually very flexible, so don't be put off by stories about huge MOQs being required.

I have taught hundreds of people how to safely source products direct from the real manufacturers and how to get them to supply small quantities.

 

[Yaham_barry]

Depend on the products.

Can find the wholesaler or find a partner in China to buy for you, you can get right and minimum order and small