
Sourcing Guide
Complete Guide to Yiwu Market for First-Time Buyers
How to plan a productive first sourcing trip to Yiwu International Trade City, from district layout and sample requests to negotiation and payment.
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Sourcing guides, shipping notes and market observations from our team in Yiwu.

How to plan a productive first sourcing trip to Yiwu International Trade City, from district layout and sample requests to negotiation and payment.

A practical checklist for comparing sourcing agents in Yiwu, including fees, communication, supplier access and the services behind the quoted rate.

Telegraphic transfer, letters of credit and platform payments compared, with practical guidance on deposits and release of goods.

The difference between an agent paid for service and a trader paid on margin, and how each model changes pricing, control and responsibility.