How to find verified suppliers from China

by Stef Calimlim (Content Editor)

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In the age where technology and the internet have become omnipresent in nearly all areas of people’s daily lives, finding just about anything and verifying information have never been easier. With these advantages, though, also come challenges because of the vast array of content and resources that are available, and finding reliable suppliers and manufacturers is not an exception.

While the internet offers wide-ranging lists of suppliers and manufacturers from virtually any and every category that exists, this also poses a difficulty, especially among new businesses and entrants who may have limited know-how when it comes to finding the right supplier or manufacturer for their enterprise.

If you’re a buyer specifically looking for verified China wholesale suppliers or other reliable manufacturers from China, B2B platforms are worth visiting.

For starters, it’s better to directly visit websites of trusted B2B platforms for import and export services instead of doing a random supplier search on your browser. B2B websites offer an organized and comprehensive list of suppliers and the products they offer, which are also arranged by category for easier searching. These websites also provide the details of various suppliers, along with the audits and inspections they have gone through and the certifications their company and products carry. By searching for suppliers through B2B platforms, buyers are ensured that they are working with legitimate suppliers.

Various B2B platforms offer different ways to check a manufacturer’s reliability and reputation, which include the following:

• Year established
• Factory ownership/business type
• Company and product certificates/verification/inspections
• Annual sales
• Main services and competitive advantages
• Export percentage
• In-house brands
• Export markets
• Number of staff
• Major customers
• R&D capability
• Response rate/time
• RFQ performance

Details about business registration are also provided, including the company’s registered name, registration number, address and contact details. Some B2B platforms also feature verified videos featuring the facilities and operations of a manufacturer.

For buyers and visitors searching through Global Sources, the B2B company also provides a star ranking from one to six stars based on the amount of verified information the suppliers and manufacturers provide the company. The higher the star ranking, the better the information one can obtain from the supplier or manufacturer.

Trade show presence is also a feature that buyers can check to confirm the legitimacy of a manufacturer. On some B2B websites, the details about the trade shows where a manufacturer has exhibited are provided. Participating in trade shows affirms a manufacturer’s physical existence and its willingness to work with buyers since exhibiting at trade shows is an investment that requires time, money, energy and resources.

Global Sources is a trusted, internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for more than 50 years. The company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through trade shows, digital platforms and magazines.
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