Top 3 Wholesale Websites in China
Are you planning to set up your own online shop with goods that are produced in China? Or are you also looking for a special producer for a quintessential part? In the following article we will explain to you what options you have to get in touch with China’s wholesalers.
Can you not find a suitable supplier? As a procurement agency, Paul Sourcing can support you in your project!
The most important information at a glance:
- The largest trading platform is by far Alibaba.
- Trading platforms have many advantages and disadvantages. Accordingly, platforms should always be weighed up.
These and many other points will be picked up in the course of this block!
These are the three most famous wholesale portals in China
The main portals for wholesale China are:
- Alibaba
- DHgate
- Light in the box
Outside of this there are of course also industry-specific markets for clothing, electronics and the like.
Alibaba, the top dog among the markets
Every trader is probably familiar with Alibaba, the largest trading platform in China. The well-known B2B platform should not be confused with the B2C offshoot Aliexpress. As with many portals, Alibaba has a large list of various advantages and disadvantages, here are a few examples
Many of these disadvantages coincide with the general problems of online trading platforms for wholesalers. You can find out more about this in our blog about the advantages of a procurement agency.
| Advantages | Disadvantage |
| Big dealership crowd | Explanations poorly translated |
| Fiduciary principle | Not complete security |
| Extensive review management | Column 2 Value 3 |
Many of these disadvantages coincide with the general problems of online trading platforms for wholesalers. You can find out more about this in our blog about the advantages of a procurement agency.
DHgate is comparable to the Chinese Amazon and supplies a wide range of products for its customers. Accordingly, we would recommend the said page to locate suppliers and conduct product research. Customers will find what they are looking for, from clothing to electronics. There is also a German translation of the website, even if it is not always implemented appropriately. The prices are relatively low compared to other competitors and the customer service is adequate. Possible points of criticism would be the mostly fake customer reviews as well as the complicated research of products within the website.
Light in the box
The online trading site Lightinthebox is mostly known for selling clothing. Although said platform is very popular, there are complex customer opinions that would advise against buying from said website. The articles are often misrepresented and a return is usually not possible and is unnecessarily complicated. There is a whole host of warning words to be found under the blog post on the Nerdheaven website. According to our research, Lightinthebox is not particularly serious either. In our opinion, the biggest flaw of the website was by far the FAQ, which only provides incomprehensible answers to customer questions.
Didn’t find a suitable supplier? We can help you!
Unfortunately, it is ubiquitous that communication with suppliers can be tedious. Various manufacturers also have a sales department that is equipped with a basic knowledge of English, but important details that only come up again when the contract is signed can be lost. A procurement agency can get around this by using employees who speak the Chinese language.
Summary:
A procurement agency is advantageous in cases in which a simple, commercially available product does not meet the requirements. Carrying out a supplier search yourself can save money, but it costs time and nerves, and a procurement agency can help. Furthermore, delivery bottlenecks can also be avoided with the help of a clever selection of suppliers.
