Supplier research & selection
We identify the factories best suited to your product and shortlist the most reliable partners against your criteria for price, quality and capacity.
- Market mapping
- Qualified shortlist
- Structured comparison
Sourcing & import-export in China
Your trusted partner between China and your markets
From finding suppliers to quality control and international freight, China Access secures every stage of your purchasing in China, with an operations team on the ground.
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Who we are
A dependable bridge between your business and Chinese industry
China Access is a sourcing and business support partner in China. We act as your local representative: we find the right suppliers, negotiate on your behalf, control quality and arrange logistics all the way to destination.
Our team is based in China itself, dealing directly with suppliers we have vetted and shortlisted. China Access becomes your single point of contact and opens the door to a broad range of business with China.
Our role is to save our clients time, reduce the risks of buying abroad and secure every order, with complete transparency and personal follow-up.
On the ground
A team in China, close to the factories and the suppliers.
Secure purchasing
Vetted suppliers and quality checked at every stage.
End-to-end support
A single point of contact, from first enquiry to delivery.
Our services
Discuss my projectA complete value chain, from factory to your warehouse
Each service can be used on its own or built into end-to-end support, depending on your project.
Supplier vetting & audits
Checks on licences, financial soundness and legitimacy before you commit, to weed out middlemen and put your trading relationship on safe ground.
- Legal verification
- On-site audit
- Risk assessment
Price & terms negotiation
We negotiate on your behalf, in the local language and business culture, to secure the best pricing, lead times and payment terms.
- Local negotiation
- Terms & Incoterms
- Cost optimisation
Custom product development
From idea to finished product: prototyping, samples, customisation, packaging and a technical specification suited to your market.
- Prototypes & samples
- Customisation
- Bespoke packaging
Quality control & inspection
Inspections before, during and after production, with detailed reports and photographs, to confirm your orders conform before they ship.
- In-factory inspection
- Detailed reports
- Pre-shipment check
Logistics & international freight
Consolidation of goods and shipment by sea, air or rail, with customs assistance through to destination.
- Sea · air · rail
- Consolidation
- Customs assistance
Order management
Centralised tracking of your orders, coordination with suppliers and regular reporting, for full visibility from start to delivery.
- Supplier coordination
- Centralised tracking
- Regular reporting
On-site support & trade fairs
Representation at trade fairs, factory visits and support on the ground in China, with interpreting and strategic purchasing advice.
- Factory visits
- Trade fairs
- Purchasing strategy
Close commercial relationship
A partnership built for the long run: we track your performance, watch how your niches evolve and advise you on your next decisions.
- Performance tracking
- Market watch on your niches
- Strategic advice
Our process
From your brief to your warehouse, six controlled stages
A clear, proven process that turns your ideas into working projects, with no unpleasant surprises.
01
Understanding your needs
We study your project, your constraints and your objectives to draw up a precise specification.
02
Research & selection
Identifying, vetting and shortlisting the suppliers best matched to your product.
03
Negotiation & approval
Negotiating price and terms, approving samples and framing the order.
04
Quality control
Inspecting production and confirming conformity before anything ships.
05
Logistics & customs
Consolidation, international freight and customs assistance through to your destination.
06
Delivery & follow-up
Receipt, project review and ongoing support for your next orders.
Why choose us
What changes with a partner who is there on the ground
We combine local proximity, knowledge of the Chinese market and operational rigour to defend your interests.
Present in China
A team on the ground who speak the language, know the factories and travel on your behalf.
Reduced risk
Supplier vetting and quality control to secure every stage of your purchasing.
Stronger negotiation
Better terms, won through command of local business culture and the market.
Time saved
A single point of contact who coordinates the whole project for you.
Full transparency
Clear reporting, inspection reports and regular communication throughout.
Responsiveness
Personal support, with clear and prompt answers.
Sectors & products
A wide range of categories, sourced to the same standard
Don’t see your product listed? Tell us about your project.
Let’s get started
Tell us about your project and receive support tailored to you
Describe what you need: product, quantity, objectives. We come back to you with a first assessment and the next steps.
FAQ
Your questions, our answers
Answers to the questions we are asked most about sourcing and importing from China.
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MOQ depends on the product and the factory. We look for suppliers suited to your volume and negotiate, where possible, more accessible start-up quantities.
Lead times vary with the complexity of the product, production and the mode of transport chosen. We give you an estimate as soon as we have assessed your needs, and track every stage.
We carry out inspections before, during and/or after production according to your needs, with detailed reports and photographs, to confirm conformity before shipment.
Terms are agreed case by case with the supplier. We help you settle on balanced conditions, but we do not provide guaranteed financial or legal advice.
Yes. We arrange consolidation and shipment by sea, air or rail, and provide assistance with customs formalities. Customs rules remain a matter for the competent authorities.
In most cases, yes. Show us your product or your specification: we map the market and shortlist the most relevant manufacturers.
Yes. We support bespoke development: prototypes, samples, customisation and packaging suited to your brand and your market.
Your information and your projects are treated in confidence. We can formalise that commitment with a non-disclosure agreement on request.
Contact
Let’s talk about your purchasing project
Fill in the contact form with as much detail about your project as you can. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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