How do I find a purchasing agent in China?

Things to consider when choosing a sourcing agent in China

1. Location of the sourcing agent.
2. Experience of the sourcing agent.
3. Check for references.
4. Get the required documentation.
5. Check how they deal with quality issues.
6. Have the necessary license.
7. Check the language proficiency.
8. Expertise on the product that you want to buy.

How do agents work in China?

An agent is different from a distributor in that a distributor takes ownership of the goods by buying them and reselling them in China, either to local retailers or consumers directly. In some cases, the distributor may sell to other wholesalers who then sell to local retailers or end users.

How can I get an Alibaba agent?

First, the agent must be part of a trading company listed on Alibaba (so these are not individual freelancers — these are middlemen). Second, the company must have been a “gold supplier” for at least 3 years. In other words, they must have been paying for Alibaba’s services for at least 3 years.

How do I start importing from China?

To start importing goods from China at low wholesale prices and sell at much higher prices in Nigeria takes the following steps:

1. #1. Select a fast-selling product to trade with.
2. #2. Register your business name with CAC.
3. #3. Find a supplier online.
4. #4. Order your products.
5. Sell your imported products.

How do I find direct suppliers in China?

7 Ways to Find a Reliable Supplier in China

1. The Canton Fair. China’s largest import/export convention is held twice a year and covers virtually every industry that makes physical products.
2. Yiwu Market.
3. B2B marketplaces.
4. Sourcing agents.
5. Google.
6. Baidu.
7. Your industry network.

What is a China sourcing agent?

In such cases, a sourcing agent in China will work in close collaboration with your company to search, identify, negotiate and handle suppliers in China. They can also assist with market research, quality control, pre-shipment assessment, custom clearance and supplier growth.

What is a shipping agent in China?

When you are sourcing from China it is really beneficial to have your own shipping agent working for you in China. What you really need is a shipping agent (also commonly known as a freight forwarder) located at the port where you will do most of your importing from China through.