Professional manufacturers differ from trading companies. A true factory offers better pricing, customisation, and quality control — if you know how to find and vet them.
Verification Steps
- Request business licence and export licence copies
- Search company name on China's National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System
- Visit Canton Fair, Yiwu Fair, or industry-specific exhibitions
- Order samples and conduct third-party quality inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas)
Platforms & Directories
Alibaba, Made-in-China, Global Sources, and 1688 are starting points — but always perform due diligence beyond platform badges.