1688.com
Wholesale from Chinese factories. through 1688
Factory prices without intermediary markups. We will buy the batch, check the quality in the warehouse and deliver it - even if the seller does not work with foreigners.
from 4%
redemption fee
14–25 d
delivery time
from MOQ
minimum order
100%
payment guarantee
About the platform
1688 - Alibaba Group wholesale platform
China's domestic wholesale marketplace. Factories and wholesalers themselves sell here - the same goods that later appear on Taobao and AliExpress, but at factory prices. Prices are 2–5 times lower than retail, but almost all sellers require a minimum order (MOQ).
- country
- China
- currency
- Yuan (CNY/¥)
- language
- Chinese
- payment
- Alipay
- sellers
- Factories and wholesalers
- founded
- 2010
Millions of products at factory prices - 2–5 times cheaper than Taobao
Direct access to factories without intermediaries and trading companies
Possibility to order samples before a large batch
Alipay escrow and supplier rating system
Services OZTA
What do we do for procurement at 1688
Full cycle: from negotiations with the factory to delivery of the batch to your warehouse.
Redemption of the party
We will pay via Alipay directly to the factory. We will agree on MOQ and volume discount.
Search for a supplier
We will find a factory for your product. Let's compare prices, MOQ, production times and ratings.
Quality control
We check each batch in the warehouse: photos, videos, measurements. We return defective items before shipping.
Delivery of the party
Air for urgent orders, auto for large quantities. Delivery in 14–25 days.
Customs clearance
We will fill out the declaration and calculate the duty. For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities - full foreign trade support.
Cargo tracking
Real-time batch status - from the factory to your warehouse in your country.
Advantages
Why order through us and not directly
1688 - Chinese domestic market. You can't buy there without a Chinese passport and Alipay. We do it for you.
Payment via Alipay
We have verified Chinese Alipay. The factory receives money immediately - trust from the first order.
Negotiations with the factory
We bargain in Mandarin. We clarify the MOQ, agree on the price, and resolve quality issues.
Consolidation of orders in warehouse
We collect goods from different factories in our warehouse. One shipment means less costs.
Check before payment
We request samples, check the factory licenses. We don’t pay until we are convinced of its reliability.
10+ years of work since 1688
We know reliable suppliers, delivery schemes for large quantities and the intricacies of customs.
Quality assurance
If the batch does not match the sample, we will arrange a return or replacement through the factory.
Product categories
What's most ordered since 1688
Top categories of our clients. Factory prices on everything from T-shirts to machines.
Clothes wholesale
T-shirts from ¥15, jackets from ¥60. Logo application and custom labels - right at the factory.
T-shirts, hoodies, jeans, sportswear
Electronics and components
Chargers, cables, cases, LED products. OEM and ODM for your brand.
Power bank, headphones, USB hubs, adapters
Household goods
Dishes, textiles, furniture fittings. Lots of 50 pieces at factory price.
Kitchen utensils, towels, organizers
Cosmetics and packaging
Containers, bottles, raw materials for cosmetics. Finished products under private label.
Jars, dispensers, labels, tubes
Auto parts
OEM parts directly from manufacturers. Optics, filters, consumables.
Filters, pads, optics, accessories
Industrial products
Tools, fasteners, packaging materials. Lots from 100 kg.
Hardware, tools, consumables
Delivery
How we deliver since 1688
Two routes - choose according to urgency and batch size.
Air – 14–21 days
For samples and small batches up to 100 kg. Fast, but more expensive per kg.
Auto – 20–30 days
The best option for large quantities. No restrictions on weight and volume.
Assembly in warehouse
We collect goods from 3–5 factories in our warehouse in Guangzhou. One shipment - one customs clearance.
Repackaging
We remove excess packaging and compact the batch. Save up to 20% on volumetric weight.
Cargo insurance
We insure shipments against loss and damage. 1% of the cost of the goods.
Delivery to your door
Pickup from warehouse or courier. Regions - through a transport company.
How does this work
Four steps - from application to result
A personal manager accompanies the task from the first request to completion.
- 01
Bid
Describe the task: what needs to be bought, paid for, or delivered. We will answer within an hour.
1 hour - 02
Calculation
We will calculate the cost, terms and commission. Everything in one offer, no hidden extras.
1 day - 03
Payment
Transfer to us - we pay the supplier or service from a local account on the same day.
1 day - 04
Execution
Redemption, replenishment or delivery - depends on the task. Tracking at every stage.
from 1 hour
Barriers
Typical difficulties since 1688
Thousands of wholesale orders - and each of these problems is solved.
Typical problems
1688 only works through Chinese Alipay. Foreign cards are not accepted.
The factories don't speak English. Correspondence is only in Chinese.
1688 - domestic market. There is no international delivery.
The photos on the website do not match the actual product. The sample is good, the batch is not.
Returning a wholesale batch back to the factory is almost impossible.
Solutions OZTA
We pay from our verified Alipay. The factory receives money instantly.
We bargain and clarify details in Mandarin. Not a single detail will be lost.
We pick up from the factory to our warehouse in China. We send by air or car.
We request samples and check each batch in the warehouse. Photos and videos before sending.
We resolve the issue with the factory before shipping from China. Marriage does not cross borders.
Lifehacks
Shopping tips for 1688
How to get the best price and not run into defects.
Samples
Always order a sample first
Photos of 1688 are often embellished. A sample for ¥50–100 will save you from losing thousands on a defective batch.
MOQ
Bargain on minimum order
The stated MOQ is the starting position. Factories often agree to 50–70% of the declared volume, especially for new clients.
Deadlines
Consider production time
Many products for 1688 are made to order. Production time is 5–15 days plus delivery. Plan for at least a month.
Price
Compare 3–5 factories
The same product from different factories differs in price by 2–3 times. Don't take the first one you come across - we will help you find the best offer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about wholesale orders from 1688 through OZTA.
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