Avoid Common Mistakes When Sourcing from China
If you are serious about sourcing from China, the first thing you must understand is this:
👉 Each Chinese city specializes in different industries.
Visiting the wrong city means wasting time, money, and opportunities.
Save this China sourcing map before you start your sourcing journey.
Where to Source Different Products in China
Based on real factory visits and sourcing experience, here is a simple guide to help you choose the right city.
👕 Children’s Clothing
📍 Fuzhou & Zhejiang Province
These areas focus on children’s apparel, knitwear, and OEM/ODM clothing production with competitive pricing.
💄 Cosmetics & Beauty Products
📍 Guangzhou, Guangdong
The heart of China’s cosmetics supply chain, including skincare, makeup, private label factories, and packaging suppliers.
📱 Digital & Electronic Products
📍 Shenzhen, Guangdong
If you are sourcing electronics, smart devices, or tech products, Shenzhen is the global capital for innovation and manufacturing.
🐶 Pet Supplies
📍 Wenzhou, Zhejiang
Wenzhou is strong in pet accessories, leashes, collars, toys, and OEM pet products for overseas markets.
👞 Leather Shoes
📍 Wenzhou, Zhejiang
One of the biggest leather shoe manufacturing hubs in China, especially for export-quality men’s and women’s footwear.
Why a China Sourcing Agent Matters
Many overseas buyers make costly mistakes because they:
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Visit the wrong sourcing city
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Contact unreliable suppliers
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Lack factory negotiation experience
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Cannot control product quality
A professional China sourcing agent helps you:
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Find the right factories
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Negotiate better prices
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Manage production & quality control
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Arrange international shipping safely
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