Buyer Guides · Yiwu, China
Buyer guides for importing from China
A set of practical guides written for importers — what to prepare before you ask for a price, how to understand a product properly, how a sourcing or export partner fits in, and what happens after you send an enquiry.
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Six practical guides for buyers working with suppliers and partners in China.
The questions a careful supplier raises before giving a price, and why the answers shape the quote.
How to read a product’s materials, construction and specification before you commit to an order.
What a sourcing partner adds between your brief and the factory, and when buyers choose to use one.
The day-to-day work an export partner handles on your behalf, from order through to shipment.
A plain description of what follows an enquiry, so you know what to expect and what to prepare.
What to look for in the person who handles your order, and the signals that matter over time.
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