Many clients come to us for product customization, which usually falls into two situations: developing new products or modifying products they already have. The former involves creating private molds. If successful, it can bring significant profits. However, if it fails, you might suffer a huge loss. First, creating private molds needs a very high cost. Factories typically [...]
When it comes to China, you may not have heard of the Yangtze River Delta, but you must have heard of Shanghai and Yiwu. Shanghai is the economic and financial center of China, just like New York in the United States.Yiwu is known as the 'supermarket' of the world. It has an international sourcing center, [...]
For international traders who often do business with China, the most familiar places might not be the famous Beijing and Shanghai, but rather Guangzhou and Yiwu. Guangzhou is right in the area I'm about to tell you about—the Pearl River Delta.This region is a powerhouse in foreign trade, consistently making up 20% of China's total [...]
In recent years, with the development of diverse and personalized consumer demands, the Print-on-Demand (POD) model has emerged. Many e-commerce businesses have also joined the POD race. If you're also considering starting a POD business, today's blog is right for you.What is a print-on-demand business?Is print-on-demand still profitable?How to start a POD business? (6 steps) [...]
A plastic ballpoint pen might sell for 1 dollar in your country, but in this small town in China, it's just 5 cents. Such a small pen can be broken down into over a dozen components. How do factories sell them so cheaply and still make a profit? Today, we'll explore a local ballpoint pen [...]
AliExpress is a large cross-border e-commerce platform based in China, favored by global consumers for its affordable prices and wide range of products. But why are products on AliExpress so cheap? In today's blog, I'll analyze the reasons objectively.AliExpress connects Chinese sellers directly to global consumers.Small & low-value parcels are shipped via cheap cross-border logistics.AliExpress [...]
For startups and small businesses, using Alibaba and sourcing companies is enough to import from China. Is it worth spending money on a trip to the Canton Fair? Let me tell you the answer.The Canton Fair is the largest international trade fair in China, attracting about 150,000 buyers from 214 countries and regions. It is [...]
After the completion of production for the goods you ordered in the exporting country, it's time to consider the issue of international transportation. International trade involves lengthy transportation processes and utilizes various logistics methods. Today, this blog will help you understand four commonly used logistics terms that directly impact the entire transportation process, quotations, and [...]
By FOXWOLLChina is one of the world's three largest screwdriver exporters. According to China Customs data, screwdriver exports approached nearly 70,000 tons in 2023. The production scale is large and the export volume is large. Chinese screwdriver products are very popular among customers in the international market due to their competitive prices and good quality, [...]
When importing products overseas, you'll come across the terminal handling charge. It is one of the common fees associated with ports. Today's blog explains terminal handling charges from the following 4 aspects:What is terminal handling charge in shipping?Understand 3 types of THC with examples.Terminal handling charges calculation.Example of THC fee at Ningbo Port, China. What [...]
