Sourcing and importing from China
Buy from the right supplier and get goods to the right place.
Buy on Alibaba or 1688, vet a supplier, understand MOQs and samples, and ship to Africa and the Gulf.
Guides in this topic
How to buy from Alibaba and vet a reliable supplier
How to buy from Alibaba without bad surprises: prepare your brief, vet a supplier, order a sample, negotiate and pay through Trade Assurance before shipping.
Read the guideSourcingHow to buy from 1688 without speaking Chinese
How to buy from 1688 from Africa or the Gulf: understand the platform, find a product, use an agent, pay, consolidate and ship to your service center.
Read the guideSourcingAlibaba vs 1688 vs AliExpress: which one should you use?
Alibaba vs 1688 vs AliExpress: who each platform serves, quantities, language, payment and protection, and which one to pick for your COD volume.
Read the guideSourcingChina sourcing agent: quotes, samples, MOQ and lead times
Working with a China sourcing agent or ecommerce center: product brief, quotes, samples, MOQ, lead times, payment, inspection and the traps to avoid.
Read the guideSourcingShipping from China to Africa and the Gulf: air, sea, customs
Shipping from China to Africa and the Gulf: choose air or sea, calculate volumetric weight, understand Incoterms, customs clearance and import duties.
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