I want to import electronic products from china, then how do i find my way to the manufacturers?

Answer 1

The best way to find suppliers in China is to go there. Check out
Global Sources Trade Show Center - China Sourcing Fairs
http://tradeshow.globalsources.com/TRADESHOW/TRADESHOW.HTM
Find an electronics show that looks like it meets your needs.

Next, search for suppliers on Alibaba.com and arrange to visit at least half a dozen factories during your trip to China. You must screen the companies you find on Alibaba.com to make sure they are actual manufacturers and not trading companies or outright fraudsters.

If you don't speak Chinese this will be difficult. Call them on the phone and ask them questions about their business - annual sales, core competencies, main products sold, number of technical and QC staff, R&D capabilities, do you have your own factory or is the product produced somewhere else, etc. If they are able to field these questions well and to your satisfaction, then you MIGHT have yourself a legit company and a viable supplier. The million dollar question is "If I come visit you will I be able to walk through the manufacturing facility and see your production line". If the answer is anything but a resounding "Yes" followed by a "welcome to visit our factory anytime", take it as a red flag and move on to the next supplier on the list.

No screening process is effective without in-person vendor visits, either by you or by someone you trust. You need to meet the folks you are going to be sending your hard-earned money to and make sure they are for real, possess the capabilities they claim to have, and that you like them. Shenzhen, near Hong Kong, is home to China's highest concentration of electronics manufacturers. To make your China visit efficient, try to arrange to visit lots of vendors in and around the Shenzhen - DongGuan - Guangzhou area. You will need at least 10 days to walk the trade show and visit a sufficient number of manufacturers.

At the end of the day, you are ostensibly in the business of selling, marketing, and distributing electronics. Buying direct from overseas is a full-time job in itself. That is not your business. Why not hire someone else who is in the business of sourcing products, identifying the best suppliers, quality control, logistics, import management, etc. and have them manage your purchasing and importing for you? You may pay slightly more per item that you import, but in the long run you will save money, time and resources that would be better spent on growing your customer base and revenue. Also nowadays most sourcing companies make the entire process completely transparent - you have a direct relationship with your supplier and you know the FOB price. What's more, buying through a "middle" company transfers much risk from you to them - you are buying from a U.S. company instead of a China company. Plus a legitimate sourcing company can extend you credit, such as 30% deposit with balance paid 30 days after delivery.

I do this for a living. Feel free to call me if you need more advice or suggestions: 212-847-7175.

Answer 2

Attend Trade Shows to make connections (preferably in China). The connection you really want is to have a trusted agent in China who can steer you to best sources.
A visit to selected manufacturers is worthwhile - Lean on your country's Commercial Counsellor in the area.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

between the cleanest ways to get counsel on a enterprise in China is to hire an agent. An self sustaining individual who would be your eyes and ears on the floor for you. examine out my yahoo team, Expats in China and basically ask in there, however an excellent sort of the people on the record are English instructors in line with danger considered one of them will stay on the ingredient of the compnay and can supply them the as quickly as over for you.

Answer 4

You can try www.alibaba.com.
Or you can ask on http://ask.jongo.com/ they answer all China-related questions, maybe you can get some help there.