Specific features of drop shipping from China

Many products sold in the UAE are made in China. Retail and wholesale entrepreneurs who trade offline or remotely through social networks and marketplaces at some point think about purchasing goods directly from China.

This is understandable, because Russian suppliers impose markups of up to 90–100%. Such cooperation sometimes carries unforeseen risks and costs. Therefore, businesspeople are trying to enter the Chinese market independently.

Drop shipping is profitable

Ordering goods from China directly is often the most profitable option. The goods are exported by specialist platforms such as Alibaba or TaoBao. In addition, you can see Chinese goods at exhibitions or showrooms. Independent searches online involve no additional costs, but it is important to be aware of certain aspects:

• the geography of manufacturing;
• the national specifics and language;
• how to check the partner’s reliability;
• the national laws, paperwork management, customs regulations, etc.

It is hard for an uninitiated foreign client to buy a large batch of quality goods directly from China, so it is better to seek help from professionals such as Asia-West’s employees.

Supplier due diligence

Visiting the manufacturing plant in person allows you to sign a profitable deal directly. When communicating with a potential supplier, it is important to express thoughts and wishes as accurately and clearly as possible, clarifying the terms of cooperation. Before signing a contract of delivery directly from China, we advise you to check the supplier’s details.

1. Check documents through China’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry to see if the company exists.
2. Check their reputation through ratings and reviews on websites.
3. Go to the production site to meet the management and assess the facilities. This will help make sure that the enterprise is operating and can meet the order.

Negotiations with the Chinese side is a long process that allows you to achieve a profitable deal. At the same time, local entrepreneurs appreciate communication in their native language. In this case, suppliers are easier to contact and have a flexible approach to terms and prices.

Difficulties in finding a supplier from China

When looking for wholesale shipping from China directly on their own, entrepreneurs from the UAE face various difficulties:

• It can be impossible to find a supplier for each type of product.
• Small manufacturers may not be on online platforms.
• Chinese factories often do not have workers who speak English; communication is done through intermediaries.
• Small firms focused on the local market may be reluctant to cooperate.
• Low-quality fakes, etc., can come directly from China.

Cooperation with a reliable supplier, Asia-West, will help you avoid difficulties with cargo shipping.

Cargo transportation requirements

Products are usually transported in or without containers. Packaging can be retail, additional or transport. To protect cargo from China from the most common mechanical, climatic or biological impacts, it is important to comply with the cargo transportation requirements.

General rules for preparing goods for shipping:

• The container must be in good working order.
• The packaging must correspond to the shape, size and weight of the contents.
• The product must be securely fixed in the container.
• The labels on the box must correspond to its contents.
• Dangerous goods must be packed in a certified packaging separately from other goods.
• Valuable cargo must be transported in sealed containers.
• Cargo in soft or damaged packaging is not accepted.
• It is prohibited to deliver items that are explosive, flammable or prohibited in the UAE.

Asia-West delivers goods directly from China cheaply and without additional risks by sea and air.

Why Asia-West?

Our logistics company has been working on the Chinese market for 5 years, helping private entrepreneurs, legal entities and large companies deliver cargo from China. The detailed information on our website about goods from China will help consumers understand the specifics of the work of our team of professionals.

With Asia-West, each client can:

• Get 24/7 consultations and full support
• Save 5–30 % on shipping with our promotions, discounts and lack of hidden fees
• Pay for the goods from China cheaply in dirhams
• Receive urgent, important and valuable cargo with or without VAT
• Get customs clearance quickly
• Be 100 % sure that cargo, personal data and money transfers are secure
• Have their tax paperwork dealt with

Asia-West specialists will help you find suppliers and manufacturers of the product that you need, and buy and deliver it, providing a photo and video report if necessary. We receive cargo at our own warehouses in Yiwu and Guangzhou, and store it free of charge until dispatch. Our experienced managers know how to order drop shipping from China to the UAE and calculate the cost of cargo transportation. Our consultants will help you resolve any questions, call us at +971 52 371 7236 or email us at info@asia-west.ae.