China sourcing agent factory-direct — you pay the manufacturer

A China sourcing agent is a professional based in China who acts for you: identifying the source factory, negotiating local price, verifying quality and managing shipment. Done right, you save 15-30% versus Alibaba or trading companies.

Alibaba is a marketplace: 95% of visible sellers are trading companies or intermediaries who resell with a 15-30% markup over factory price. Searching for a product surfaces 50 lookalike suppliers with no indication of true manufacturer origin.