Buy with local support
Send product links and specifications. Get help coordinating suppliers, placing orders and paying in RMB.
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1688 Buying Agent
YOUR BUYING PARTNER IN GUANGZHOU, CHINA
1688 Buying Agent
& Sourcing Service in China
One team for supplier orders, RMB payments,
quality checks, consolidation and worldwide shipping.
从中国，到世界
Buy locally. Ship globally.
Sourcing for your online business
1688 Sourcing, Inspection
& Shipping Services
You choose the products. We bring the buying,
warehouse and shipping steps together in China.
Check. Combine. Prepare.
Review your goods before dispatch and bring orders from multiple sellers into one shipping plan.
Choose your route forward
Compare sea, air and express options. Confirm the delivery scope and customs responsibilities before shipping.
Buying from 1688
as an overseas buyer.
Plan these four practical details before placing an order. A lower product price only helps when the full purchase and delivery work for you.
Payment without a Chinese bank card
If Alipay or another payment route is unavailable to you, confirm an agent-assisted RMB payment arrangement. Review the accepted channel, exchange-rate basis and service charges before paying.
1688 payment optionsSuppliers offering domestic delivery
Confirm whether the seller ships internationally. If the order is delivered within China, arrange warehouse receiving, package references and an onward international shipping plan.
Shipping from 1688Product details across a language barrier
Use a written product brief with quantities, materials, colours and variants. Local supplier coordination helps resolve questions before an order is placed; listing photos alone are not a specification.
Buying-agent supportQuality checks and supplier returns
Agree inspection scope and review discrepancies before overseas dispatch. Returns, replacements and extra handling depend on supplier terms and the order situation, so discuss them while the goods are still in China.
Quality inspection scopeHow Our 1688 Buying
& Shipping Process Works
Know what happens next, and what you need to approve.
采购 · 需求与成本01 / 03
STEP 1 / PLAN
Start with your product links.
Share the quantity, variants and delivery destination. Confirm the product cost, service scope and payment arrangements before the order is placed.
- Product specifications in writing
- Costs broken down by service
- Approval before the next step
Already know what you need?
Start with the part of the process you want help with.
FROM GUANGZHOU TO THE WORLD
Worldwide Shipping
Worldwide Shipping
for Your 1688 Orders
Compare air freight, sea freight and express delivery from China. Find the right route for your cargo, destination and delivery needs.
Prepare a shipping quote requestChoose a country to start with your destination.
Confirm route availability, delivery scope and any duties or taxes in your quote.
1688 Agent Fees
& Shipping Cost Breakdown
Product price is just the starting point.
Ask for an itemised quote across these three parts.
The purchase
Products, supplier domestic transport and any agreed buying or payment charges.
The warehouse work
Inspection scope, consolidation, repacking and any storage charges that apply.
The delivery
International freight, final delivery and the agreed treatment of duties and taxes.
Buying from 1688:
Your Questions Answered
Explore the buying guide
Can I buy without a Chinese account?+
You can send product links and specifications to a buying agent who coordinates the order with the supplier.
Can you combine orders from different sellers?+
Yes. Orders can be received at the Guangzhou warehouse and prepared as a combined shipment. Repacking and handling requirements should be confirmed in your quote.
How much will my order cost?+
Costs depend on product value, quantities, inspection scope, package dimensions and destination. Ask for an itemised quote before approving payment.
Do you offer DDP shipping?+
Ask for destination-specific availability. The quote must confirm customs responsibility, duties, delivery scope and exclusions.
What should I include in a quote request?+
Share product links, quantities, specifications, your destination and preferred shipping method. Use our request builder to prepare a complete brief.
Ready to plan
your next 1688 order?
Tell us what you want to source. Let’s map out the rest.
Prepare your sourcing requestThree things to start with.
- Product links or screenshots
- Quantities and specifications
- Destination country and city