How to look for suppliers of goods from China?

Many sellers who list their goods on online marketplaces do not hide the fact that they buy their goods in China. This is because of the huge selection of products available at low prices, despite the logistics costs and the presence of intermediaries ready to accompany the transaction all the way to the goods.

There are several ways to ship goods from China to Turkey:

1. Cooperation with an intermediary (buyer), who undertakes all stages of the transaction, starting from the search for goods and ending with logistics, for which he receives about 15% of the total amount of the transaction. It is important to conclude a competent contract with the intermediary, which clearly spells out the responsibilities and rights of each party to avoid unpleasant situations.

2. Organizing delivery yourself, which requires understanding all aspects of the process: communicating with customs services, finding a logistics company, etc.

Suppliers from China can be both specific individuals and manufacturers (factories), working according to two models:

- OEM, where goods are made to order for a specific seller;

- ODM, where sellers choose from the options offered. Large companies purchase goods from factories, add a markup and resell to other sellers.

Small stores often cannot afford large volumes of purchases (up to 500 pieces), so they turn to resellers, as it is not profitable for Chinese factories to work with small orders.

How to find a supplier in China?

Many sellers have a question: Where can I find a suitable supplier? Here are a few ways:

1. Trade shows. Attending trade shows provides an opportunity to see the goods in person and discuss details with manufacturers. There are many different trade shows held in China each year. You can find a schedule of events on the Expomap website.

2. Baidu is a Chinese search engine, analogous to Google. Here you can find manufacturers who are not yet exporting goods. It is possible to negotiate unique terms with such suppliers. It is important to consider the requirements for documents, as not all companies can send goods abroad.

3. B2B marketplaces. These are specialized online business platforms such as Alibaba, Made-in-China, Global Sources, GlobalMarket.

How to check a Chinese supplier?

1. Documents:

- Business license: indicates the scope of business, date of registration, factory name and address;

- Export License: required to send goods abroad;

- Bank account certificate.

2. Online city maps. As strange as it may sound, it makes sense to check the address of the factory on an online map to see if the facility actually exists. Check the address of the factory with the supplier. If the supplier is withholding information, it may raise doubts.

3. Check the company's reviews on the World Wide Web and Chinese websites.

4. Tour the factory in China. A trusted supplier will never refuse you.

5. Ordering a trial batch of goods, usually about 100 pieces. This allows you to check the quality and reliability of the supplier before large orders.

6. Product analytics with Restatos. You can find similar products and check all the data about the performance of their sellers. If your competitors have no problems with deliveries, the sales schedule is stable, then you can and should work with this niche.

Logistics

So, you've analyzed your audience, you've chosen a niche, which can be done very easily with Restatos, what's next?

And then there's the fun part. Logistics! The Chinese supplier first prepares the goods for shipment, and then the logistics companies deliver them. It is important to include steps such as shipping the goods from the factory, paperwork issues and customs procedures in your contract with the supplier.

Many logistics companies take care of all aspects of delivery, including shipping to a warehouse in your city. Forwarders choose the most favorable routes and ensure the delivery of goods. Thus, the seller pays for the services of the freight forwarder, who in turn optimizes costs.

Several ways can be used to deliver goods from China: sea, air, rail and road transportation.

The most economical option is sea delivery, although it can take from a few weeks to a month or more. Delivery times depend on the time of year and weather conditions. For example, the sea route can be difficult in the fall due to seasonal rains in China.

Air freight is the fastest, but also the most expensive method of delivery. They are most often used for small and non-dimensional shipments, such as jewelry that needs to be delivered by a certain date to start selling.

It can be quite difficult to choose a delivery method on your own. Logistics companies, taking into account the seller's requirements for delivery time, help to choose the most suitable method.

So, to successfully trade on Trendyol, sellers have to go through many stages of preparation and learn to make tough decisions. Regular delivery of goods and reliable suppliers are the basis for successful trading on Trendyol.

We hope our material will help you to work with your vendors wisely.

Let's sell well, let's sell together with Restatos!