Sourcing Agent in China

One team from the first supplier search to delivery at your door: we find and check suppliers, manage samples and orders, inspect the goods and ship them.

Supplier search and a quote for your goods
Samples, order follow-up and inspection
Sourcing and shipping from one team

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Your Sourcing and Logistics Team in China

Finding a good supplier is only the start. Samples, price negotiation, production delays, quality problems and export paperwork all happen in China, in Chinese, often while you are asleep. Many buyers use one company to find suppliers and another to ship, and problems fall between the two.

JIEYI works as your sourcing agent in China and as your freight forwarder. We find and check suppliers for your product, send you a quote for the goods, arrange samples, follow production, arrange inspection, pay your suppliers once you approve, and ship everything from our warehouse in Guangdong.

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What Our China Sourcing Service Includes

Book only what you need, on its own or with transport from China.

Supplier search

We look for manufacturers and trading companies that match your product, quantity and target market, from factories in Guangdong to small-goods markets such as Yiwu.

Supplier checks

We check business licences, export experience and product certificates, and can visit the factory on request before you place an order.

Quote for your goods

We agree price, minimum order quantity, packing and lead time with the supplier in Chinese, and send you a quote for the goods.

Samples

We arrange samples from the shortlisted suppliers, check them and send them to you together in one parcel.

Order follow-up

After you place the order, we follow production with the supplier and keep you updated on the ready date in English.

Inspection, payment and shipping

We arrange inspection before the goods leave the factory, can pay your suppliers on your behalf once you approve the goods, and consolidate everything into one shipment.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us about your orders and suppliers. We suggest a scope and send the price in writing.

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Sourcing from Yiwu Market

For small goods in mixed, low quantities, such as toys, gifts, jewellery, household items and seasonal decorations, Yiwu market is often a better fit than buying from factories. We work with Yiwu suppliers in person and can ship your Yiwu goods directly or together with your orders from Guangdong. See our Yiwu sourcing agent service. For the whole process from supplier to customs, see how to import from China.

Buying on Alibaba or 1688?

Many buyers have already found a supplier on Alibaba.com, or want lower prices on 1688, China's domestic wholesale site. We can order and pay 1688 sellers for you, collect goods from your Alibaba suppliers, check them and ship everything together. See how to ship from Alibaba.

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What to Send Us

These details are enough for a scope and a price. Send what you have; we ask for the rest.

Product description, photos or a link to a similar product
Specifications: materials, size, colours and packaging
Quantity per order and your target price
Destination country and any certificates needed (for example CE, UKCA or FCC)

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How It Works

Scope and cost confirmed in writing before any work starts.

1
Send your requirements
Product, quantity, target price and destination.
2
Suppliers and quote
We find suitable suppliers and send you a quote for the goods.
3
Samples and order
You approve the samples and place the order, with our help.
4
Follow-up, QC and shipping
We follow production, inspect, pay the supplier if agreed and ship.

Sourcing Agent: FAQ

What does a sourcing agent in China do?

A sourcing agent finds suppliers for your product, checks them, agrees prices, arranges samples and follows your order in China. JIEYI also arranges inspection and ships the goods, so one team handles everything from the supplier search to delivery.

How much does a China sourcing agent cost?

It depends on the product, the quantity and how much of the work you need. Send us your requirements and we reply with a quote for the goods, and for the shipping if you need it.

What products can you source?

We can help you find suppliers for most products made in China, from consumer goods and small items to industrial parts. If a product needs special licences or cannot be exported, we tell you before we start.

Can you work with my existing suppliers?

Yes. We can take over communication, order follow-up, inspection and shipping with the suppliers you already use, or find new ones for you.

Can you pay my suppliers for me?

Yes. Once you have approved the goods, we can pay your suppliers on your behalf, so you deal with one company in China.

Do you source from Yiwu?

Yes. Yiwu is one of the largest wholesale markets for small goods in China. We can source there as well as from factories in Guangdong and other provinces, and consolidate the goods with your other orders. See our Yiwu sourcing agent page for details.