Alibaba has millions of suppliers. Knowing which ones are legitimate, which prices are fair and how to negotiate is a full-time job. Our Alibaba sourcing service does this for you — so you buy right the first time.
We document your product specifications, target price points, compliance requirements and timeline so every supplier we approach meets your criteria.
We identify and vet verified manufacturers from our network of 2,000+ pre-screened factories — checking capacity, certifications and MOQs.
Samples ordered, inspected and tested against your spec. Defects documented and resolved before any bulk order is placed.
Bulk order managed from payment through production, quality inspection, export documentation and DDP delivery to your door.
Choose the package that fits your needs. No hidden fees. All prices ex. VAT.
Custom scope? Request a bespoke quote — we'll scope it exactly to your needs.
Tell us about your store. We reply within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.
Alibaba is the world's largest B2B marketplace and is generally safe when you use it correctly — buying from Gold Suppliers with Transaction History and using Alibaba Trade Assurance for payment protection. Scams exist when buyers bypass verification steps. We handle verification for you.
Factories manufacture the product. Trading companies source from multiple factories and add a margin. For large, ongoing orders, factories typically offer better pricing. For small orders or mixed product ranges, trading companies offer more flexibility.
Yes. We negotiate in Mandarin, understand factory pricing structures and have volume leverage from managing multiple buyers. We typically achieve 15–30% better pricing than buyers negotiating independently in English.
Trade Assurance is Alibaba's buyer protection program. It covers orders that don't ship on time or don't match the product specifications you agreed. We always recommend using Trade Assurance for first-time orders with new suppliers.
Typically 7–14 days from initial brief to shortlisted, vetted suppliers with pricing. Sample procurement adds 15–25 days.