Import from China
Ten decisions from product selection and supplier checks to samples, inspection and shipment.
For wholesale, distribution, retail and e-commerce orders across product categories.
Read the general guideChina sourcing guides,
written from Yiwu.
Straight answers on suppliers, quotes, samples, inspection and shipping, by Joey Yu.
Guides & tools
Start broad. Go deeper when you need to.
Use the general guide to plan an order across categories, then choose a product-specific resource for the details.
Kitchenware pre-payment toolkit
Worksheets for kitchenware supplier checks, specifications, quotation comparison and inspection planning.
Current OKO Sourcing edition, ready to download.View the kitchenware toolkit
Featured guide
Yiwu vs Guangzhou vs Online-Only: Three Sourcing Trips, Compared
Compare visit and remote sourcing routes by product needs, supplier evidence, sample access and total coordination cost.
Read the guideSelected reading
Start with a practical guide.
Buying & NegotiationHow to Buy from 1688: The Honest Guide for Importers
A practical guide to 1688, from search and supplier checks to payment, inspection and export.
Read the guide
Choosing sourcing supportHow to Choose a China Sourcing Agent: Scope, Checks and Delivery
Compare the service scope, fee structure, reporting and responsibilities before you appoint an agent.
Read the guidePlan a sourcing visitYiwu market guidance.
Use the market, nearby clusters and buyer planning information with purpose.
Explore YiwuExplore every topic
Choose the part of sourcing you need help with.
Each topic opens a focused archive, so you can move directly to the buying question you need to solve.
Materials and product specs
Materials Handbook
Material choices, product claims and technical details that change cost, quality and customer expectations.
Explore guides Suppliers, quotes and paymentBuying & Negotiation
Supplier checks, quote logic, MOQ, payment decisions and the trade-offs behind a low price.
Explore guides Quality before shipmentQC & Compliance
Inspection, food-contact and packaging requirements, plus the evidence buyers need before goods leave China.
Explore guides Where products are madeYiwu & Industrial Clusters
Yiwu market guidance and factory-cluster context for buyers who need to source with purpose, not just browse.
Explore guides Costs, timing and deliveryCosts & Logistics
Import costs, shipping decisions, timing pressure and operational details that affect the real landed price.
Explore guides Product-specific sourcingCategory Playbooks
Product-specific reference guides, including the current kitchenware and household collection. These complement the general sourcing guide.
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OKO Sourcing
Plan the next step for your order
Use the related guides to clarify your requirements, then choose the service that matches the work you need.
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