
1688.com: every service, one accountable team
Alibaba’s Chinese-language domestic wholesale site, often with factory-direct pricing. We help UK businesses source safely from 1688.com with 17 specialist services.
Get in touchYour 1688.com specialists
Our 1688.com specialists handle the work that drives results — from set-up and content to advertising, operations and reporting.
Markets: China (domestic).
- Factory-direct domestic pricing
- Chinese-language only
- Agent and freight consolidation needed
- Great for price benchmarking

1688.com at a glance
Everything you need, from a single task to full management.
17
Services available for 1688.com
5
Service categories covered
£249
1688.com sourcing agent from (one-off)
What we do on 1688.com
Choose individual services or combine them into a managed plan for 1688.com.
Key 1688.com services
Supplier Sourcing
Find vetted manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, with quotes compared side by side.
from £249
Explore moreAlibaba & AliExpress Sourcing
Source safely from Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688 with verified suppliers, negotiated prices and protected payments.
from £199
Explore moreSample & Quality Control
Check samples and production runs before they ship, so defects never reach your customers.
from £149
Explore morePrivate Label
Turn a product idea into your own branded product — specification, branding, packaging and first production run.
from £795
Explore moreAlso managed alongside 1688.com
Management bundle
1688.com sourcing agent
One plan covering the essentials of running 1688.com. Individual services can be added at any time.
Single product
1 product, up to 5 suppliers
from £249
one-off · excl. VAT
- Supplier vetting
- Quotes & negotiation
- Samples coordination
- Quality-control plan
Range
Up to 3 products
from £595
one-off · excl. VAT
- Supplier vetting
- Quotes & negotiation
- Samples coordination
- Quality-control plan
Private label
Up to 8 products + branding
from £1,295
one-off · excl. VAT
- Supplier vetting
- Quotes & negotiation
- Samples coordination
- Quality-control plan
- Freight guidance
Ongoing supplier management from £199/month. All prices are in GBP and exclude VAT at 20%.
Need something different? Ask for a custom quoteEvery service available for 1688.com
17 services across 5 categories. Each one has its own page with pricing for 1688.com.
Research & Sourcing
Find products with proven demand, manageable competition and healthy margins before you invest in stock.
Product Research for 1688.comFind vetted manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, with quotes compared side by side.
Supplier Sourcing for 1688.comSource safely from Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688 with verified suppliers, negotiated prices and protected payments.
Alibaba & AliExpress Sourcing for 1688.comKeep suppliers on time, on spec and on price with ongoing communication, negotiation and performance tracking.
Supplier Management for 1688.comCheck samples and production runs before they ship, so defects never reach your customers.
Sample & Quality Control for 1688.comTurn a product idea into your own branded product — specification, branding, packaging and first production run.
Private Label for 1688.comOpen accounts with authorised UK and EU brand distributors and wholesalers to resell established brands.
Wholesale Sourcing for 1688.comModel the true landed cost of every product — unit price, freight, duty, VAT, fees and ads — before you order.
Landed Cost Modelling for 1688.comAccount Setup & Compliance
Open and verify seller accounts correctly first time, with the right structure, documents and settings.
Account Setup for 1688.comClear guidance on company formation, VAT registration and EORI numbers for selling and importing in the UK and EU.
VAT & EORI Guidance for 1688.comProtect your brand from counterfeits and hijackers, and respond properly to IP complaints against you.
IP Protection for 1688.comListings & Content
Native-speaker translation and localisation for European and international marketplaces.
Translation for 1688.comOperations & Fulfilment
Carrier selection, rates and shipping rules for domestic, EU and international delivery.
Shipping & Logistics for 1688.comSea, air and rail freight from Asia and Europe, customs clearance and delivery to your warehouse or prep centre.
Freight & Import for 1688.comConsulting & Staffing
Senior advice on growth, channels, operations and profitability — by the hour or as a strategy project.
E-commerce Consulting for 1688.comOne-to-one coaching and team training on marketplaces, ads, listings and operations.
Training & Coaching for 1688.comTrained, dedicated e-commerce VAs for listings, orders, support, research and admin.
Virtual Assistants for 1688.comSelling on 1688.com across industries
Category-specific experience for 1688.com sellers.
Private-label Brands
From product idea to category leader — sourcing, brand protection, content and ads for private-label sellers.
Retailers & High-street Shops
Take your shop online — marketplaces, your own website and stock that stays in sync with the till.
Wholesalers & Distributors
Open new direct-to-consumer and B2B channels for the brands you already carry.
Start-ups & New Sellers
Launch your first online store or marketplace account the right way — without costly mistakes.
D2C & Shopify Brands
Grow your own store and expand onto marketplaces without losing your brand or your margin.
Grocery & FMCG
Grocery, food, drink and household brands — compliance, bundles, subscriptions and fast-moving stock.
Fashion & Apparel
Size-and-colour catalogues, model imagery, returns and seasonal drops across fashion marketplaces.
Home & Garden
Furniture, homeware, DIY and garden products — bulky logistics, rich content and seasonal peaks.







