Foshan
China's furniture and ceramics capital
Foshan is China's hub for furniture, ceramics and bathroom fixtures manufacturing. The Lecong market is Asia's largest furniture complex, while the ceramics industrial zone supplies tile and finishing materials worldwide. Great for sourcing for construction and furniture projects.
Markets & industrial zones
Lecong furniture market, ceramics industrial zone
Product categories
Foshan is the unofficial furniture capital of the world, just 45 minutes from Guangzhou. If you need to furnish a private home, a cottage, a restaurant, a hotel, or order construction and finishing materials for a commercial property, Foshan offers an assortment tens of times larger than any European or Kazakhstani showroom.
Foshan is home to the largest furniture malls, such as the Louvre Furniture Mall (premium segment) and Sunlink, as well as exhibition complexes for ceramics, bathroom fixtures, lighting and facade systems. Sourcing directly in Foshan saves 40-70% of your budget compared to buying in Almaty or Astana, even accounting for shipping and customs.
The trip is overseen by China Tour KZ's professional team of interior-sourcing buyers (support from $100 a day).
What to buy in Foshan
| Area | What's there |
|---|---|
| Louvre & Sunlink | Furniture for homes, offices, restaurants and hotels |
| CCIH & Casa Ceramic | Porcelain tile, ceramic tile, mosaics |
| Bathroom fixtures | Tubs, faucets, smart toilets, shower enclosures |
| Lighting & décor | Chandeliers, architectural lighting, doors, windows |
- Furniture in every style — from modern classic and minimalism to Japandi and hi-tech. Upholstered furniture, dining sets, bedroom suites, custom cabinetry.
- Porcelain tile and ceramics — Foshan produces more than half of China's porcelain tile. Large-format slabs, marble textures, facades.
- Bathroom fixtures and smart home — tubs, faucets, in-wall systems, smart toilets, hydromassage systems.
- Lighting and décor — designer chandeliers, track lighting systems, interior art and statuettes.
Logistics and organizing your trip to Foshan
How to get there: fly into Guangzhou Airport (CAN). From there, a China Tour KZ car transfer to Foshan (about 40-50 minutes on the expressway).
Support: you work with a specialized buyer who understands furniture-production specs, measurements and drawings. Cost — from $100/day.
What's important to know when sourcing in Foshan
- Working from specs and design projects — you arrive with a finished design project, and the buyer maps it across factories, finding exact matches or originals.
- Production timelines — furniture is rarely in stock in the fabric/color you need; factory production takes 15 to 35 days.
- Container consolidation — orders from 10-15 different factories are gathered at our Foshan warehouse, crated in wood, and loaded into a single 20- or 40-foot container.
FAQ
Is it worth flying to Foshan to furnish just one private home?
Yes, if the home is 150-200+ sq. m or you're sourcing premium furniture. Savings run from 5-10 million KZT.
What if a factory ships furniture in the wrong color or size?
Our inspector in Foshan visits the factory before shipping, verifies dimensions and upholstery, and sends a photo/video report. All this happens before the final balance is paid.
How is furniture delivery to Kazakhstan calculated?
Delivery is calculated by volume (cubic meters) or as a full container with complete customs clearance.