Wholesale markets are useful for discovery, range building and seeing many variations in one day. They are not automatically the lowest-cost export path. Many market stalls are trading companies. That can be acceptable if the terms, quality and lead time are clear. Repeat import programs usually need a factory or a stable exporter, documented packing, and a QC standard. A China business tour can combine market visits with factory meetings so the buying decision is informed by both.
China business · 6 min
China wholesale markets and when to use them
How market visits fit into a sourcing program — and when a factory is the better path.
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