The Scam Behind the 'Factory Price' This is a common story we hear from buyers visiting China’s wholesale markets: everything looks like a bargain—until it isn’t. One of our UK clients placed an order for 1,000 Muslim headscarves at the Yiwu market. The price was incredibly low. He checked a sample and felt like he’d [...]

In Guangzhou, wedding dress markets are mainly concentrated in two areas—Haizhu District’s famous “wedding street” and Panyu District’s factory clusters. In this blog, we’ll walk you through both. Guangzhou wedding street: 4 main areas Luopu, Panyu District: wedding dress factory hub Guangzhou wedding street (广州婚纱一条街) Guangzhou wedding street (广州婚纱一条街) is the largest wedding dress and formalwear [...]

You’ve probably know Anker. But I bet you’ve never heard of a low-key Chinese brand called VEVOR. They pulled in over $1.1 billion a year just by selling tools. So what makes them stand out from all the Western brands? Well, they knew how to work the supply chain and more importantly, what the market [...]

Sanyuanli is one of the most vibrant areas in Guangzhou, known for its markets wholesaling handbags and leather goods, clothing, cosmetics, and auto parts. In this blog, we’ll walk you through Sanyuanli and highlight some of its key markets. Quick view of Sanyuanli, Guangzhou Sanyuanli leather markets (三元里皮具批发市场) Sanyuanli clothing markets (三元里服装市场) Beauty Exchange Center [...]

Some products look ridiculous but turns out, they’re are quietly making a fortune. The board game that recently blew up on TikTok is a perfect example. It shot to the top of the toys & hobbies sales chart. In just 30 days, it sold 13,800 units and generated over $170,000 in GMV. So today, let’s [...]

Swim Goggles with Earplugs Pool season is around the corner, and these swim goggles with built-in earplugs are already making waves. It sells for around $20, with a sourcing cost under $3. Designed for outdoor swimming, they offer a wide field of vision and a UV-resistant surface. Easy to wear, and the key feature is [...]

Lately, we've been helping clients source new products and connect with reliable suppliers. We went to quite a few trade shows and every fair had surprises. So today, come along with our sourcing agents to the interesting fairs we visited.  Wholesale Auto Parts at Half the OEM Price You might not drive a Chinese car [...]

A product people want to talk about is born to go viral. And today’s story is exactly that. Tabs Chocolate — $30 for a box of three, designed to boost romantic motivation. The founder, Oliver, kicked it all off from his college dorm. In less than two years, he turned it into an $11 million [...]

A car has over 20,000 parts. That’s why so many buyers look to China—its mature supply chain covers nearly every car model worldwide. Guangzhou, in particular, is home to dozens of wholesale auto parts markets. Layout of Guangzhou’s core auto parts markets Yongfu Auto Parts Street (永福汽配一条街) Sanyuanli Auto Parts Area (三元里汽配商圈) Huadu Kaitong Auto [...]

You can find all kinds of pet toys on the market now. The space is crowded, and that’s exactly where BarkBox stands out. They didn’t try to make another “must-have” product. Instead, BarkBox tapped into something deeper — emotional value. Understanding the bond between pet owners and their furry friends, they built the business around [...]