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Shenzhen-based wholesale sourcing & factory verification

China Sourcing Agent for Wholesale, Custom Manufacturing and Project Buyers

A China sourcing agent for wholesale and OEM buyers works on the China side of your order. We verify factories, turn your specification into comparable itemised quotes, run a factory audit where it matters, inspect before loading, and consolidate several suppliers into one shipment.
WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.
Wholesale, OEM and project sourcing — what we handle in China
Wholesale and repeat stock orders across mixed categories
Custom manufacturing, OEM, private label and your own packaging
Project and tender procurement with many unrelated categories on one delivery date
Factory verification, pre-shipment inspection and container consolidation
Wholesale & repeat stock orders
Volume orders from several factories become one shipment with one consistent document set. Volume pricing quoted against quantity.
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Custom manufacturing & OEM
Your drawing, artwork and packaging. Tooling, materials, samples and inspection criteria agreed with the factory before any deposit.
Custom metal parts manufacturer China →
Project & tender procurement
Hospitals, schools, utilities and contractors: many categories verified, inspected and packed against a single schedule.
Project sourcing services →
Supplier verification & consolidation
Business licence and production line checked, goods received at our Shenzhen warehouse, photographed and loaded together.
Pre-shipment inspection China →
Trial orders and samples are welcome. For single-parcel fulfilment and one-unit shipping, see our dedicated dropshipping pages. Our main service is wholesale, custom manufacturing and project shipments.

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Factory-verified, in-stock picks with AQL 2.5 inspection. Start with a sample, then scale with dropshipping.

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AI Data Center Hardware

800G optical transceivers, liquid cooling cold plates and server power shelves, quoted from your BOM with QC and DDP shipping.

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Custom Metal Parts

CNC machining, stamping, sheet metal and die-casting to your drawings, with factory audits and first-article inspection.

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Power & Energy Equipment

Portable power stations, solar panels, inverters and battery storage, shipped with UN38.3 docs and door-to-door delivery.

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    Wholesale · custom OEM · project procurement
    Since 2019
    Sourcing from China
    4,000+
    Clients served
    39,850+
    SKUs sourced
    100+
    Shipping lanes
    200+
    Countries delivered
    AQL 2.5
    Inspection standard
    Want to check the evidence behind the figures before a first wholesale or OEM order? Read how we verify a Chinese factory and how AQL pre-shipment inspection works, or meet our Shenzhen team. Request an all-in quote with your specification and quantity.

    Who We Work With — Wholesale Buyers, OEM Brands and Project Procurement Teams

    Most of our orders are not single parcels. They are repeat stock, custom production runs and project lists that have to arrive together, with documents that match the goods. Here is how a China sourcing agent handles each one on the ground.

    Wholesale buyers and distributors
    Repeat stock, mixed categories from several factories, one consolidated shipment and one consistent document set. One all-in quoted price with our margin already included; no separate sourcing fee or commission added on top.
    Sourcing categories →
    Private label and custom manufacturing
    Your specification, artwork and packaging. Tooling, materials, samples and inspection criteria are confirmed before any deposit, and the approved sample stays on record for reorders.
    Private label manufacturer China →
    Project and institutional buyers
    Hospitals, schools, utilities, hospitality groups and contractors often need many unrelated categories on one delivery date. We verify each supplier and build one document pack.
    Project sourcing scope →
    Small trial orders and dropshipping
    Samples and small trial orders are still welcome. Single-unit fulfilment runs through our self-serve pages rather than the main project workflow.
    Dropshipping information →

    How a China sourcing agent manages a wholesale or custom order

    1
    RFQ and specification — Product, materials, ratings, markings, quantity, destination, certificates and target delivery date go into one brief. The RFQ checklist shows the file set.
    2
    Factory audit and itemised quote — Three to five real manufacturers checked before payment; material, tooling, processing, finishing and inspection itemised within one all-in quote. How we verify a Chinese factory.
    3
    Inspection and container consolidation — Pre-shipment inspection with a dated photo report, then goods from several factories loaded together. Consolidation explained.

    What buyers search, and where to start on this site

    What buyers search forWhat we source in ChinaStart here
    solar modules wholesale China, BOS and storageModules, inverters, mounting and storage for utility and contractor ordersSolar module and BOS sourcing
    LED light supplier China, project lightingRoadway, canopy, high bay and project luminaires with document packsLED light supplier China
    custom metal parts China, CNC and sheet metalMachined, stamped and fabricated parts to drawing, with tooling ownership agreedCustom metal parts, metal parts sourcing agent
    liquid cooling components supplierCold plates, manifolds, CDUs and quick disconnects for data-centre buildsLiquid cooling components
    power distribution equipment China, generator wholesaleSwitchgear, distribution boards and generators for infrastructure projectsPower distribution equipment, industrial generator sourcing
    electric two-wheeler parts wholesale ChinaControllers, axles, chargers and battery-matching parts for assemblersTwo-wheeler parts sourcing
    Why we do not advertise a blanket MOQ. Factory minimums vary by product and process. We confirm the real figure in writing for your specification before any deposit, and quote volume pricing against quantity. A buyer planning a container deserves a precise answer, not a slogan. Landed cost explained.
    Send your specification and quantity for an itemised quote
    Product link or drawing, destination country, expected volume and required documents. We reply with verified factory options and the shipping routes that fit the order.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

    Start with the order type you are planning

    Each of these pages explains what we confirm in writing, which documents follow the goods and how the order is inspected before loading.

    Wholesale buyers
    Repeat stock, mixed categories, one consolidated shipment.
    Wholesale sourcing from China →
    Custom and OEM brands
    Drawings, tooling ownership and the approved sample.
    Custom manufacturing in China →
    Project procurement teams
    Many categories, one delivery date, one document pack.
    Project procurement from China →

    Sourcing from China: MOQ, RFQs and Supplier Verification — FAQ

    Do I need a China sourcing agent for wholesale orders?

    If you buy regularly, order from several factories, or cannot inspect goods yourself before shipment, an agent on the ground usually pays for itself. We verify the supplier is a real manufacturer, compare itemised quotes, inspect before loading and consolidate the order. Our sourcing agent guide explains the workflow and fee models.

    What minimum order quantity applies to custom manufacturing?

    Factory minimums vary by product, material and tooling. We confirm the real number in writing for your specification before any deposit, and quote volume pricing against quantity. Samples and small trial orders are welcome.

    How do you verify a Chinese factory is a real manufacturer?

    We check the business licence and registered scope against the actual production line, confirm who owns the tooling, and keep a dated photo report on file. A trading company can hold certificates; the audit is about where the goods are actually made. Factory verification checklist and pre-shipment inspection.

    Can you consolidate several suppliers into one container?

    Yes. Goods from multiple factories are received at our Shenzhen warehouse, checked against the approved sample, photographed and loaded together with one consistent document set. How consolidation works.

    Do you handle single-parcel orders?

    Single-parcel fulfilment is handled through our dedicated dropshipping pages. Our main service focuses on wholesale, custom manufacturing and project shipments, where verification, inspection and consolidation matter most.
    What to include in an RFQ
    Product link, drawing or specification
    Quantity now, and roughly how many per month
    Destination country and port
    Required certificates, markings or language
    Target delivery date and inspection criteria
    Why we are explicit about the split. A buyer planning a container should not have to guess whether the same team also runs a parcel operation. Naming the boundary saves both sides a round of emails — and the contact page has a short selector that routes wholesale, OEM and project enquiries on the first reply.
    Tell us the product and the volume
    We will come back with verified factory options, an itemised quote and the document set your shipment will need.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

    More Than a Sourcing Agent: Private Label, OEM and Consolidation in China

    For a wholesale restock, a custom OEM production run or a project list, finding the factory is only the first step. Most of the work happens after the quote: tooling and artwork approval, a factory audit, inspection before loading, and getting goods from several suppliers into one shipment with one consistent document set.

    Private label & OEM manufacturing
    Your specification, artwork and packaging agreed with the factory before tooling starts. Tooling ownership, materials and inspection criteria are confirmed in writing, and the approved sample stays on record for reorders.
    Custom product development & sampling
    Send a drawing, a competitor sample or a spec sheet. We match a factory with the right equipment, quote tooling, build a prototype and ship the sample for approval before production.
    Factory audit & pre-shipment inspection
    We check the business licence and registered scope against the actual production line, then run an AQL inspection with a dated photo report before the balance is released.
    Warehousing & container consolidation
    Goods from several factories are received at our Shenzhen warehouse, checked against the approved sample, photographed and loaded together as one shipment.
    What to send for an itemised RFQ
    Product link, drawing or specification
    Quantity now and expected reorder volume
    Destination country and port
    Required certificates, markings and language
    Inspection criteria and target delivery date

    Full scope of each stage: our sourcing services · All product lines: sourcing categories.

    Send your specification and quantity
    Factory options, an all-in quote with every line confirmed in writing before any deposit, and the document set your shipment will need.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

    China Sourcing Agent vs Buying Direct on Alibaba — What Actually Changes

    Buyers ask this constantly. If you already have a verified factory and place repeat stock orders, buying direct is often the right answer. The difference shows up when the order is custom, spans several factories, or needs inspection and one document set before it sails.

    What you needDirect on AlibabaTrading companyCinoSourcing
    Is the supplier a real factory?Self-reported badgesRarely disclosedBusiness licence, factory audit and an on-site production-line check
    Price structureListed export priceMarked up, not itemisedOne all-in quoted price with our margin included — no separate sourcing fee or commission added on top — and every line confirmed in writing before any deposit
    Quality check before shippingPhotos if you askInconsistentAQL 2.5 inspection with a dated photo report (how it works)
    Custom & private labelYou manage tooling and samplesTheir catalogue onlyTooling, materials, artwork, approved sample and inspection criteria agreed before any deposit (private label manufacturing)
    Several suppliers in one shipmentYou coordinateTheir catalogue onlyReceived, checked and consolidated at our Shenzhen warehouse
    Documents & landed costYou find a forwarderUsually EXW or FOB onlyOne consistent document set; landed cost lines and the importer of record agreed in writing
    Single-parcel ordersMostly refusedNot offeredHandled through our self-serve dropshipping pages
    Not sure whether you are dealing with a factory or a middleman? How to verify a Chinese factory sets out the licence, address and production-line checks. For fee models and scope, see the China sourcing agent guide and the FAQ.
    Compare your current supplier against an all-in quote
    Send the product, quantity and destination. We reply with verified factory options and the China-side document set your order needs.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

    China Sourcing Hubs: Which Manufacturing Cluster Fits Your Category

    Buyers often search by city — shenzhen electronics manufacturer, yiwu wholesale market, dongguan OEM factory — because Chinese manufacturing is clustered by product type. Use the cluster to build a shortlist, then qualify each factory on its own evidence. The table below links each hub to the relevant pages on this site.

    Manufacturing hubWhat buyers source hereStart on this site
    ShenzhenElectronics, LED lighting, smart home and AI data centre hardwareLED light supplier China · Liquid cooling components
    YiwuSmall commodities, general merchandise and mixed-SKU ordersBrowse all sourcing categories
    GuangzhouApparel, bags, beauty and cosmeticsProduct category index
    FoshanLighting, furniture and building materialsLED lighting projects · Browse all categories
    NingboPlastic injection, hardware and auto partsCustom metal parts China
    ShantouToys, promotional gifts and printed packagingCustom packaging
    DongguanMoulds, custom OEM parts and contract manufacturingCustom metal parts · Metal parts sourcing agent
    A city’s industry strength does not verify a supplier’s capability. We are based in Shenzhen and work with vetted factories across these clusters, but every shortlist still goes through the same business licence and production-line checks. We deliberately do not publish minimum order quantities by city — factory minimums vary by product and process, and we confirm the real number in writing for your specification before any deposit.
    Tell us the category and we will shortlist the right cluster
    A product link, drawing or specification plus your destination is enough to start. We come back with verified factory options and an all-in quote.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

    What Wholesale and Project Buyers Check Before Their First Order

    We have worked with 4,000+ buyers since 2019. Before a first wholesale, OEM or project order, most of them ask the same four questions. Here is the evidence we put in writing rather than asking you to take our word for it.

    Is the factory real?
    Business licence and registered scope checked against the actual production address, with production-line photos and a written supplier file. A trading company can hold certificates; the audit is about where the goods are made.
    Will the goods match the approved sample?
    A pre-shipment inspection against the signed reference sample, with a dated AQL 2.5 report, photographs and a clear pass or fail before the balance is released.
    Is the quote clear before any deposit?
    One all-in price with our margin already included, no separate sourcing fee or commission added on top, and every line confirmed in writing before any deposit.
    Who handles customs and the importer of record?
    We prepare and verify the China-side goods and documents. Declaration, valuation and release belong to the importer of record and its licensed broker — being explicit about that boundary is the point.
    Want to check us before sending an enquiry? Read how to verify a Chinese factory, or ask for a sample inspection report and the written quote structure on your first enquiry. We do not ask for a deposit before the specification, quantity and document requirements are agreed in writing.
    Ask for the written quote structure before you commit
    Send the product, quantity and destination. We reply with verified factory options, an all-in quote and the document set for your shipment.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

    Tell us what you want to make or buy and we come back with verified factory options, an all-in quote with every line confirmed in writing before any deposit, the inspection and certification evidence your product needs, and the landed cost lines you can plan against. No obligation. Start with the wholesale and custom sourcing categories, or read the China sourcing agent guide 2026 if you are still comparing options.

    We work from Shenzhen, inside the same industrial belt as the factories we buy from — a short drive covers most electronics, plastic injection and assembly capacity in Guangdong. That is why we can visit a supplier before you commit and check the production line rather than a catalogue. Whether your order is a wholesale restock, a custom OEM production run or a project list consolidated from several factories, the process is the same: you send one structured RFQ, we send back comparable quotes and a written document set you can act on. See how we verify a Chinese factory and how pre-shipment inspection works.

    What to put in a structured RFQ
    Product, material and drawing revision
    Quantity now and expected reorder volume
    Destination country, port and delivery terms
    Required certificates, markings and language
    Inspection criteria and a target delivery date

    China Sourcing Agent Guide 2026

    The full process for wholesale, OEM and project buyers: supplier shortlisting, quote structure, factory verification, QC standards, consolidation and shipping.
    Read the wholesale sourcing guide →

    Verify a Chinese Factory

    Business licence and registered scope checked against the production line, with an AQL inspection and a dated photo report before the balance is released.
    See the factory audit checklist →

    Wholesale & Custom Sourcing Categories

    Solar and power equipment, LED lighting, custom metal parts, liquid cooling components and two-wheeler parts — the categories we already source for volume and project buyers.
    Browse sourcing categories →

    Custom Manufacturing & Private Label

    Tooling, samples, artwork and inspection criteria agreed before any deposit, with the approved sample kept on record for reorders. RFQ pack checklist.
    See OEM and private label →
    Send one structured RFQ and get comparable quotes
    Product link or drawing, quantity, destination and required documents. We reply with verified factory options, an all-in quote and the shipping routes that fit the order.
    WHOLESALE · CUSTOM OEM · PROJECT PROCUREMENT
    Tell us what you need, and how you want to talk
    The quote form captures your specification in writing. WhatsApp is for a quick answer before you are ready to send a full RFQ.

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