It is highly unlikely to find the perfect seller on Alibaba on the first try. Thousands of sellers offer similar products, so you never know if the one you choose is the best possible partner. Fortunately, there are some proven … Read more
Bangladesh is marked by high economic growth – GDP dynamics haven’t fallen below 5% annually for over a decade. Bangladesh is an importing power in the textile industry, primarily ready-made garments. It is from this country that most clothing in … Read more
Once you have state-of-the-art production technology and top-quality raw materials, you can manufacture the best quality products. Importing a production line from China and its installation can help your business flourish. What is important when importing production lines or machinery … Read more
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Since it has the SAR status, its legal system, including company law, differs from mainland China. Establishing a company in Hong Kong is extremely easy, which may … Read more
One of the characteristics of manufacturing in China is regional specialization (block economies that vary across provinces). One of the key Chinese provinces is Zhejiang, on the east coast of China, which has various manufacturing industrial clusters. Below we present … Read more
Even though people in China generally do not celebrate Western holidays such as Christmas or Easter, more than 60% of Christmas decorations in the world are produced there. If you want to learn about manufacturing areas, customs rates, and holiday … Read more
South Korea is one of the largest exporters of goods globally, and it ranks fifth in this respect. When preparing to import from Korea, it’s worth checking out what suppliers from the tradeKorea portal have in their offers. It’s an … Read more
Taiwan, despite its relatively small area and population, is among the world’s top twenty exporters (ranked 15th in 2020). Exports from Taiwan are crucial since they account for around 70% of its GDP. Importing from Taiwan can prove very profitable; … Read more
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important holiday in China. It is an extremely joyful period and an opportunity to give loved ones gifts, sometimes related to the Spring Festival. Therefore, many global brands release … Read more
China is the largest manufacturer of steel in the world. The country is responsible for about half of its entire global production, breaking its own records in this industry. In February 2021, Chinese steel production rose 4.1% compared to the … Read more
Good negotiating skills are necessary when making deals in international trade. It allows you to get the best terms. Sourcing from China is popular. However, Western and Chinese negotiating styles differ substantially. Analyzing such differences and thorough preparation before the … Read more
When you have already chosen a product you want to import and found its manufacturer, you must pay for the order. Chinese suppliers often ask importers for payment of the amount due to the bank account not in Mainland China … Read more
Importing beauty products from China has gained popularity in recent years. We can notice more and more Asian cosmetics appearing in the western markets. This article will discuss requirements for beauty products on the European market, duty rates for such … Read more
The last edition of the probably most popular tradeshows in the world, Canton Fair, was the 130th one. In 2020 the tradeshow was held online, but since the situation got better, in 2021, it was held both online and offline. … Read more
India is one of the fastest developing countries globally, while its economy is one of the most industrialized. Even though India imports more products than exports, importing from India to Europe remains popular. The most crucial for India are the … Read more
China is one of the largest producers and exporters of hardware, tools, and doors. The main doors and hardware production area in China is Yongkang, considered the “City of Metal” in China. There are also many trade fairs, so when … Read more
In 2020 and 2021, we experienced jaw-dropping freight rates. Many importers decided not to place orders since the shipping costs were too high. At the end of 2021, the situation stabilized, and we can see that freight rates drop. So, … Read more
For most people, holidays are an occasion to spend time with their family and celebrate the most important historical or religious moments. In Turkey, holidays are categorized into national and religious (Islam) holidays – there are six in total. Four … Read more
Turkey is a dynamically developing country, and its economy is based on industry and services. Its strength lies in its location between Europe and the Middle East. In terms of trade, we can observe a growth in vehicle, electronics, and … Read more
Since doing sports and working out became a global trend, importing fitness equipment from China to the EU has skyrocketed and remains popular. While some people do sports for their health, many treat it as one of the ways of … Read more
China is the world’s leading producer of handbags, backpacks, and similar accessories. The rising quality of products and their competitive prices are among the main factors that lead American importers to source from China. Various types of bags are one … Read more
When importing from China, all entrepreneurs are faced with a choice of their business partner. We can come across various types of manufacturers, such as OEM, ODM, or OBM. These terms state the scope of the importers’ influence on the … Read more
Machinery is one of the leading Chinese export product groups. It takes second place right after electrical and electronic equipment. Moreover, duty rates on machines from China are relatively low, making their import beneficial to European companies. In this article, … Read more
China is one of the largest manufacturers of small home appliances, and Cixi in Ningbo is the leading small home appliances production area in China. When looking for a supplier of small home appliances in China, it is worth considering … Read more
When importing from China, you’ll come across some terms that are crucial to know. One of them is the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC). This code is issued to all registered companies and various organizations throughout Mainland China. What exactly … Read more
The last few days have been tough for both Chinese factories and whole production chains, and citizens—problems with the electricity supply appeared in the country, engendering temporary power cuts and even long-lasting blackouts. As a result, it caused slowing down … Read more
Electronics is one of the most often imported groups of goods from China. The demand for electric and electrical appliances is constantly high, and the duty rates for such products are extremely low. Both these factors mean that importing this … Read more
The coronavirus epidemic has rocked international trade and heavily influenced methods of establishing cooperation with China. Chinese trade shows, which gather importers from all around the world every year, since 2020, have been continuously canceled or postponed. Some of them … Read more
China, known as the world’s largest exporter of goods, does not lack factories producing roughly every type of furniture at competitive prices. As the demand for furniture increases, importers are willing to search for suppliers that offer high-quality products for … Read more
When importing from China on Chinese B2B sites, like Alibaba or Made-in-China, we encounter some abbreviations used by suppliers. It’s crucial to get familiar with them to fully understand an offer and services provided by a chosen supplier. One of … Read more
Chinese online shopping platforms are extremely popular. International consumers more and more often order products from AliExpress and are not afraid of buying goods from China. There are also sites dedicated to wholesale trade, such as Made-in-China. It’s a B2B … Read more