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 [...]

JingSourcing, a sourcing company founded in 2015 in Yiwu, China, helps buyers worldwide with a one-stop sourcing solution. We offer services like factory search, production follow-up, quality inspection, and door-to-door transportation. We've assisted over 4,000 small and medium-sized businesses, with 70% of them involved in various types of e-commerce. Of the products we source, 80% [...]

China is traditionally conservative on sexuality, but surprisingly, it also produces over 80% of the world's adult products. More interestingly, the SM props seen in the famous movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" were designed by a 66-year-old Chinese lady.Lisa, from a small town in Northeast China, is the country's first designer specializing in SM products. [...]

When importing products overseas, you must hear about port charges. These fees can have a significant impact on the overall product sourcing costs. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the various port charges to save you costs. Today's blog is right for you.What are port charges? Common 12 types of port charges. What are port charges? [...]

Recently, many of my friends engaging in import business have asked me about the difference between FOB and EXW. Today's blog explains EXW vs FOB with Alibaba suppliers as examples. After reading, you'll better comprehend these two terms and know which is suitable for you when importing from China.What are Ex Works and FOB shipping?EXW [...]

For most people, selling socks seems like a boring business. Regular athletic socks we get from Chinese factories cost about $0.3 to $0.7, and the retail price is only $2 to $3. Regardless of how they are sold, the profit is very low. Newbies rarely purchase socks from us; most clients have been in the [...]

In recent years, there is an increased search for "India sourcing agents". In today's post, I've invited 8 Indian procurement agents to share their insights into the local market or introduce sourcing services. This aims to smooth the journey of people interested in Indian sourcing.Each introduction is presented from a first-person perspective, and please note [...]