Yiwu Sourcing and Shipping for International Buyers

Yiwu sourcing and shipping combines product sourcing in Yiwu, China, with the logistics needed to move purchased goods to an international destination. It can be useful for businesses buying wholesale products from multiple suppliers.

How Yiwu Sourcing and Shipping Works

1. Identify the products – Decide what you want to source, including quantities, specifications and packaging requirements.
2. Find suppliers – Compare suppliers based on product quality, pricing, minimum order quantities and production capacity.
3. Confirm your order – Agree on product details, quantities, pricing and delivery arrangements before payment.
4. Send goods to a warehouse – Where applicable, suppliers can deliver purchased goods to a designated receiving facility.
5. Check and consolidate – Packages from different suppliers can be organised and consolidated where suitable.
6. Choose international freight – Air or sea freight can be selected according to the shipment’s weight, volume, product type and urgency.
7. Arrange final delivery – The shipment is prepared for export, customs processing where required and delivery to the destination.

What to Consider Before Sourcing

Do not look only at the supplier’s product price. Consider minimum order quantities, domestic delivery within China, warehouse handling, packaging, consolidation, international freight, customs and final delivery costs.

For businesses, checking product quality before shipping a large order can also help avoid expensive problems later.

Air Freight or Sea Freight?

Air freight is generally suitable for smaller orders that need faster delivery. Sea freight is usually more practical for large or bulky wholesale shipments where transportation cost is a priority.

How Travo.ng Can Help

Travo.ng can help coordinate goods receiving, consolidation, international freight and delivery from China where applicable. This can make it easier to manage the logistics side of sourcing from Yiwu.

Before placing a large order, calculate the complete landed cost and confirm the shipping arrangement with your logistics provider.