Service
China Product Sourcing Service
Tell us what product you need and we can help identify potential suppliers and manufacturing options in China based on your requirements.
Custom Quote
Supplier availability, prices, MOQs and lead times may change and should be confirmed before placing an order.
Who This Service Is For
- Importers looking for suppliers in China
- Brands developing new products
- E-commerce sellers searching for product sources
- Businesses that cannot easily research Chinese suppliers
- Buyers comparing alternative suppliers
- Companies looking for manufacturing options beyond their existing supplier
What We Do
We use your sourcing requirements to identify and compare potential supplier options. Depending on the project, this may include:
- Clarifying product requirements
- Searching for potential suppliers
- Collecting basic supplier information
- Requesting available product information
- Collecting indicative pricing
- Reviewing MOQ information
- Reviewing stated lead times
- Comparing supplier options
- Reviewing basic customization possibilities
- Organizing sourcing findings into a shortlist
What We Can Help With
- Product Brief — Clarify product requirements and sourcing criteria.
- Potential Suppliers — Identify potential supplier or manufacturing options.
- Available Product Information — Collect relevant available product details.
- Indicative Commercial Information — Collect available pricing, MOQ and stated lead-time information where included.
- Customization — Review basic customization possibilities where available.
- Comparison — Organize available information into a structured shortlist and comparison.
What You Receive
- Potential supplier shortlist
- Supplier/company information
- Product information
- Indicative pricing where available
- MOQ information
- Stated lead times
- Customization information where available
- Comparison notes
- Key differences between supplier options
- Suggested next verification steps
How It Works
- Tell Us What You Need — Provide the product specifications, quantity, target price and other requirements.
- We Clarify the Sourcing Brief — We confirm the important criteria before starting supplier research.
- We Research Supplier Options — Potential suppliers are identified and relevant available information is collected.
- Receive the Sourcing Results — You receive the agreed supplier options and comparison information.
- Verify Before Ordering — Where appropriate, move to Supplier Verification, Factory Visit or Product Inspection before making a significant commitment.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Sourcing fees depend on the product, complexity, number of supplier options required, research scope and level of supplier communication needed.
Get an Exact Quote →What We Need From You
- Product name
- Product photos or reference links
- Specifications
- Required quantity
- Expected MOQ
- Target price where applicable
- Materials
- Dimensions
- Color/style
- Branding/customization requirements
- Packaging requirements
- Certification requirements, if any
- Destination country
- Preferred timeline
- Any supplier requirements
What Is Not Included
- Guarantee of supplier performance
- Guarantee of product quality
- Guarantee of final pricing
- Legal due diligence
- Financial audit
- Product certification
- Laboratory testing
- Factory audit unless separately ordered
- Product inspection unless separately ordered
- International shipping unless separately arranged
- Payment custody or escrow
- Guarantee that a supplier will accept an order
Sourcing identifies potential options. Supplier verification and product inspection are separate risk-control steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me find manufacturers in China?
Yes. Based on your product requirements, we can research potential supplier or manufacturing options and organize the available information into a shortlist.
What information do you need to start sourcing?
The more specific the brief, the better. Product photos, specifications, quantity, target price, materials, packaging and customization requirements are especially useful.
Can you guarantee the supplier you find is reliable?
No. Sourcing identifies potential supplier options but does not guarantee future supplier performance. Supplier Verification or a Factory Visit may be appropriate before placing a significant order.
Will you get prices from suppliers?
Where included in the agreed sourcing scope, we can collect indicative pricing and commercial information. Prices can change and should be reconfirmed before ordering.
Can you find suppliers for custom products?
We can review custom-product sourcing requests. The feasibility depends on the product, technical requirements, quantity, customization and available suppliers.
Is Product Sourcing the same as 1688 Buying Assistance?
No. Product Sourcing focuses on finding and comparing potential supplier options. 1688 Buying Assistance is more focused on helping with products or sellers already identified on the 1688 platform.
Looking for a Product or Supplier in China?
Send us the product details, specifications, quantity and sourcing requirements. We’ll review the project and confirm the sourcing scope.