Getting Started
Sourcing Products to Import from China
- Small, light and cheap to ship in bulk
- Something simple that will allow for a greater margin of error
- Inexpensive items ranging between €10-50
- Niche products that have lower competition
- Non-seasonal items that can be sold all-year round
- Alibaba - One of the largest and most valuable ecommerce companies in the world, Alibaba accounts for over 80% of all online sales in China. As such, it is a great place to source unique products. Look at what items are being promoted and check around other sites to get an idea of margins.
- eBay - A great tool for gauging demand, use eBay to get an idea of the level of prices you can consistently sell items for.
- Amazon - Check out the bestseller pages in all the categories to identify popular items for which you may not already have a lot of importers.

Shipping Options from China
- Courier is an ideal option for those who are new to buying lightweight items in bulk.
- Regular China mail is another good option for newbies. However, delivery can take up to a month and a half.
- Air freight is the perfect option for those who are big into importing and don’t want to wait around. This ensures that a large quantity can get to you in only a number of days. However, it may not be suitable if you’re shipping in very large quantities.
- Sea freight is the most popular shipping method; however, it also has one of the longest shipping times.
- Drop shipping is the ideal solution if you have a long and successful history with a supplier. This would offer you a virtually unlimited inventory and reduced stress.