Blog

Guides on sourcing in China, market and factory overviews, logistics and customs — everything before your first shipment.

October 4, 2026

Yiwu or Guangzhou: Where Is It Better to Buy Wholesale for Your Business

Comparing Yiwu and Guangzhou for wholesale sourcing. Product categories, minimum order quantities (MOQ), quality, prices, and logistics to Kazakhstan. Where should you buy?

How Not to Lose Profit on Logistics from China: Hidden Costs and Mistakes

A breakdown of hidden costs and mistakes when shipping cargo from China. How to protect your margin, avoid customs penalties, and avoid overpaying for warehouse handling.

Cargo Consolidation in China: Why You Need It and How It Saves on Logistics

Everything about cargo consolidation in China. Why you need a consolidation warehouse in Yiwu or Guangzhou, the step-by-step process of combining batches, and shipping savings.

How Weight and Volume of Cargo from China Are Calculated: Dimensional Weight and Density

A guide to calculating the weight and volume (m³) of cargo from China. The dimensional weight formula, density (kg/m³), cubic calculation, and tips to avoid overpaying.

Truck, Rail, or Air: Which Shipping Method from China to Choose

A detailed breakdown of ways to ship goods from China to Kazakhstan. Comparing trucking, rail containers, and air freight by price, timelines, and reliability.

Cargo Shipping from China to Kazakhstan: How It Works, Pros, Cons, and Risks

Everything about cargo shipping from China to Kazakhstan. How the scheme works, per-kg and per-m³ rates, pros, hidden risks, how it differs from official import, and tips for choosing a cargo company.

How Much Does Shipping from China to Kazakhstan Cost in 2026: Rates, Methods, and Timelines

Current prices and rates for shipping goods from China to Kazakhstan in 2026. Comparing truck, rail, and air freight, with cost per kg and per cubic meter.

How to Calculate the Full Landed Cost of a Product from China: A Step-by-Step Formula and Examples

A step-by-step formula for calculating the full landed cost of a product from China. Logistics, customs, currency conversion, fees, and overhead.

How to Check Product Quality in China Before Shipping: Inspection Types and a Checklist

A complete guide to quality control in China before shipping. Inspection types (DPI, PSI, CLC), AQL standards, an inspection checklist, and defect control.

How to Order Product Samples from China: A Step-by-Step Guide from Request to Inspection

A step-by-step guide to ordering and inspecting product samples from China before a wholesale purchase. Payment methods, consolidation and an inspection checklist.

How to Negotiate with a Chinese Supplier

A guide to business negotiations with Chinese partners: how to bargain skillfully, discuss prices, MOQ and delivery terms without taking on risk.

MOQ in China: What It Is and How to Negotiate a Minimum Batch

A breakdown of MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) when sourcing in China: why factories set limits and how to negotiate a smaller batch to get started.

Factory or Trading Company in China: Which to Choose

A breakdown of the differences between direct factories and trading companies in China: pros, cons, margins and how to choose for your business.

How to Vet a Chinese Supplier Before Paying

A guide to checking Chinese factories and sellers: how to avoid scammers, verify legal status, and protect your money before wiring a payment.

How to Find a Supplier in China: A Step-by-Step Algorithm

A detailed guide to finding reliable factories and manufacturers in China: from online databases to personal visits to Yiwu's wholesale markets.

What to Buy in Yiwu: Product Categories and Where to Find Them

An overview of the most profitable product categories to source at Yiwu's wholesale market: from souvenirs and textiles to gadgets and innovative novelties.

Futian District 6: The Global Digital Trade Center and New Products

A detailed guide to the new District 6 of the Futian market (the Global Digital Trade Center): where to find trending toys, robotics, gadgets and marketplace-ready products.

Futian District 5: Which Products to Look For

A detailed guide to District 5 of the Futian market in Yiwu: where to find auto accessories, fabrics, food products and goods from around the world.

Futian District 4: Which Products to Look For

A detailed guide to District 4 of the Futian market in Yiwu: where to find underwear, socks, home textiles and textile accessories.

Futian District 3: Which Products to Look For

A detailed guide to District 3 of the Futian market in Yiwu: where to find school supplies, sporting goods, sunglasses and cosmetic accessories.

Futian District 2: Which Products to Look For

A detailed guide to District 2 of the Futian market in Yiwu: where to find suitcases, leather goods, umbrellas, consumer electronics and tools for your business.

Futian District 1: Which Products to Look For

A detailed guide to District 1 of the Futian market in Yiwu: where to find toys, souvenirs, artificial flowers and jewelry for your business.

The Futian Market in Yiwu: What Each District Sells

A detailed guide to Yiwu's Futian wholesale market (International Trade City): what each of its 5 districts sells, plus navigation and sourcing tips.

Yiwu for Beginners: A Complete Sourcing Guide

A detailed guide to Yiwu for first-time entrepreneurs: how the markets work, the rules for dealing with suppliers, and organizing your first trip.

How Much Money to Bring to China for Your First Order

A practical guide to calculating your starting capital for a first sourcing trip to China: accounting for MOQ requirements, sample purchases, and batch budget.

Organized Tour or a Solo Trip to China: Which Pays Off

A detailed comparison of a solo trip to China versus an organized business tour. Real costs, hidden risks, the language barrier, and the final payoff.

How to Prepare for a Sourcing Trip to China

A step-by-step guide to preparing for a business tour to China: putting together a brief, gathering documents, budget planning and market analysis before departure.

How a Business Tour to Yiwu Goes Day by Day

A step-by-step, day-by-day plan of a business tour to Yiwu: from arrival and setting up connectivity to daily work at the Futian market, sample selection, and shipping prep.

What's Included in a Business Tour to China

A detailed breakdown of what's included in a China Tour KZ business tour: flights, accommodation, interpreting, Yernar's involvement, transport and sourcing help.

How Much Does a Business Tour to China Cost in 2026

Current 2026 prices for business tours to China: the 5-day group tour (790,000 KZT), VIP support from 1.5M KZT, and the remote-sourcing commission.

Business Tour to China: What It Is and How the Trip Works

A breakdown of China Tour KZ's business-tour formats: 5-day group tours from Almaty, VIP support, remote sourcing, and how a trip to the markets unfolds.

How to Open an 'Everything for 500 Tenge' Store in Kazakhstan and the CIS: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching and Sourcing Goods in China

A step-by-step guide to launching a fixed-price store in Kazakhstan and the CIS. How to source wholesale goods in Yiwu, calculate your unit economics, and launch your business with China Tour KZ.