Black Myth: Wukong, inspired by the Chinese classic Journey to the West, raked in $10 billion copies within 3 days. As China’s first AAA game, it quickly became one of the hit games of 2024. The success also sparked a booming merchandise market. Their official merch includes figurines, game-themed accessories, cosplay masks, T-shirts, hoodies, and [...]

In addition to local Chinese fashion designers and clothing businesses, many international buyers visit fabric markets in Guangzhou. The whole place is so big. If you want to wholesale or customize fabrics in Guangzhou, this blog is for you. Zhongda Fabric Market (中大布匹批发市场) Guangzhou China Fabrics & Accessories Center (广州国际轻纺城) Zhongda Jiu Zhou Textile Trade [...]

This car ignition button makes firing up your car a fun moment, with impressive 900K units sold. So, let our sourcing agent Joe take you to the origin of this product—Yiwu Mold City. Yiwu Mold City is located in Shangxi Town, Zhejiang, China, spans an area of 133,000 ㎡. It offers a one-stop service, covering [...]

Today, I want to share the story of two young men with zero business experience turning a product solution into $100 million. Started as restaurant workers , KC and Ted discovered a need in their everyday work and founded the silicone ring brand QALO in 2013. It’s amazing that even 10 years later, their bussiness [...]

If you're in the lighting business, you've surely heard of Guzhen –  the original source of the lighting industry in China. What is Guzhen famous for? Where are the lighting factories concentrated? What about Guzhen International Lighting Fair (GILF)? Why do similar-looking lights vary so much in price and quality? What is Guzhen famous for? [...]

3 months ago, a European client asked us to source bagasse tableware for his catering business. It costs twice as much as single-use plastic. We learned that plastic is banned in his country, so he’s eager to find an alternative. Many of our clients are also looking for eco-friendly products made from materials like coconut [...]

You only need a few hundred dollars to kickstart your startup project. Today, we’re excited to share how we helped our client Eric bring his custom sock to life. Here’s a quick look at the basics:Client: Eric, CanadaProduct：Custom socksProblem: Find a suitable factory for small custom ordersSales Channel: Website, Ins, TikTok Five years ago, Eric [...]

We found an Edison pearl necklace on Amazon for $69. But just from the photo, it's hard to say if it’s actually good quality. In a small town in China, a nice Edison pearl costs around $20–$30. This amazing town produces 73% of the world’s freshwater pearls. Let our sourcing agent Joe take you on [...]

After you place an order and hire a third-party inspection company, can you really expect your products to arrive perfectly? Maybe not yet. This is when things start getting real. Here are real stories from our clients and other overseas buyers: The 3rd party inspections take shortcuts Here’s a story from a client who’s been [...]

There are a lot of furniture wholesale markets across China. In today’s blog, I will introduce the major 4 furniture markets and share key tips for buying from China’s furniture markets. Shunde Foshan Furniture Markets: The Largest in China Likou Furniture City, Jiangsu – Largest in Eastern China Xianghe Furniture Mall, Hebei – Northern China [...]