Popular Websites for Sourcing in China
There are many more digital and online resources for researching and finding Chinese suppliers than just Alibaba.
Understanding the full range of digital resources for sourcing Chinese vendors and suppliers can increase your options and help you cross-check and cross-verify information on potential Chinese business partners.
When researching Chinese suppliers, many new to the process may think that Alibaba is the only resource at their disposal. While Alibaba remains the largest and most popular among China sourcing websites, there are a wide variety of other options available to small and medium-sized businesses conducting research to find Chinese suppliers.
In this article we explore more than 20 websites that you can use to locate and do research on Chinese vendors, including contact information, photos, product offerings, and any required certifications and requirements. Using these online resources can be a very helpful starting point as you begin the process of sourcing products, goods and services from Chinese suppliers. All are in English unless otherwise noted.
| Name | URL | Quick facts |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba | alibaba.com | Headquarters: Hangzhou World’s largest B2B sourcing portal China’s largest technology company Comprehensive Things to be aware of: counterfeits, scams, potential for erroneous supplier information Informal tag line: “Global trade starts here” |
| 1688 | 1688.com | Headquarters: Hangzhou Chinese-language version of Alibaba.com Chinese language site |
| AliExpress | aliexpress.com | Headquarters: Hangzhou Launched in 2010 by the Alibaba Group Platform for Chinese companies to sell to foreign consumers Lower minimum order quantities Both companies and individuals can sell on AliExpress Things to be aware of: supplier verification (especially with individuals), scams Informal tag line: “Smarter shopping, better living” |
Asian Products | asianproducts.com | Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan Chinese: 亚洲产品 (yà zhōu chǎn pǐn) Focus: Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers Informal tag line: “Bridging the gap between buyers and suppliers” |
| Banggood | banggood.com | Headquarters: Guangzhou B2C platform focusing on electronics, robots, mobile phones and accessories Informal tag line: “Shopping with fun. Best bang for your buck.” |
B2B Manufacturers | Headquarters: Taichung, Taiwan Focus: Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers; emphasis on industrial equipment | |
China Suppliers | en.china.cn | Headquarters: Beijing Ownership: China Internet News Center (中国互联网新闻中心), a part of the State Council Information Office Exclusive Government Authorized B2B E-Marketplace in China Informal tag line: “Connecting global buyers and China suppliers” |
| DH Gate | dhgate.com | Headquarters: Beijing Wholesale marketplace; lower minimum order quantities than other platforms Known for a secure payment handling system; processes payment only after the buyer confirms receiving the products Informal tag line: “Buy globally, sell globally” |
| DIYTrade | diytrade.com | Headquarters: Hong Kong Good user experience Broad-based industry representation Informal tag line: “Global B2B trading platform” |
| EC21 | ec21.com | Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea Popular with Chinese manufacturers Informal tag line: “Global B2B marketplace” |
| EC Plaza | ecplaza.net | Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea Good user experience Informal tag line: “More trade chances for you” |
| ECVV | ecvv.com | Headquarters: Shenzhen Endorsed by the American International Business Council Informal tag line: “Challenge your trading” |
Global Market | globalmarket.com | Headquarters: Guangzhou Reputable representation of Chinese suppliers Global Manufacturing Certificate (GMC) Informal tag line: “Certified manufacturers online” |
Global Sources | globalsources.com | Headquarters: Hong Kong Global reach (240 countries) serving 1.4 million global buyers Host a trade show in Hong Kong Informal tag line: “Reliable exporters: Find them and meet them” |
| GongChang | gongchang.com | Headquarters: Zhengzhou Chinese language site: 世界工厂 (shì jiè gōng chǎng) Focus: Large-scale machinery and equipment Leading B2B website for domestic trade Informal tag line: “World factory” |
| HC360 | hc360.com | Headquarters: Beijing Chinese language site: 慧聪网 (huì cōng wǎng) Leading B2B website for domestic trade Informal tag line: “Wisdom clever site” |
| HKTDC | hktdc.com | Headquarters: Hong Kong Ownership: Hong Kong Trade Development Council Facilitates relationships between Hong Kong companies and foreign purchasers Gateway sourcing Informal tag line: “Your business, our mission” |
Made-in-China | made-in-china.com | Headquarters: Nanjing Third-party platform connecting buyers with suppliers in China Excellent user interface; good navigation Individual Chinese suppliers can create their own home pages Informal tag line: “Connecting buyers with Chinese suppliers” |
| Make Polo | en.makepolo.com | Headquarters: Beijing Search functionality similar to other Chinese sourcing websites in this list Informal tag line: “Accurate purchasing search engine” |
| OFweek | en.ofweek.com | Headquarters: Shenzhen Focuses on high technology and electronics Good user experience Informal tag line: “Industrial B2B marketplace” |
Taiwan Trade | taiwantrade.com | Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan Resource for identifying Taiwanese-operated companies in China |
| Tradekey | tradekey.com | Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Global with Chinese offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing B2B platform with both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications Informal tag line: “Your key to global trade” |
| Yiwubuy | yiwubuy.com | Headquarters: Yiwu Official website of Yiwu International Trade Market, the world’s largest small commodity wholesale market Informal tag line: “Buy with peace of mind” |
Additional Resources
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