
Global Sources: every service, one accountable team
A long-established B2B marketplace and trade-show organiser for electronics and lifestyle suppliers. We help UK businesses source safely from Global Sources with 16 specialist services.
Get in touchYour Global Sources specialists
Our Global Sources specialists handle the work that drives results — from set-up and content to advertising, operations and reporting.
Markets: China & Asia.
- Verified manufacturers
- Electronics and lifestyle focus
- Trade-show connections
- Private-label suppliers

Global Sources at a glance
Everything you need, from a single task to full management.
16
Services available for Global Sources
5
Service categories covered
£249
Global Sources sourcing agent from (one-off)
What we do on Global Sources
Choose individual services or combine them into a managed plan for Global Sources.
Key Global Sources services
Supplier Sourcing
Find vetted manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, with quotes compared side by side.
from £249
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 moreSupplier Management
Keep suppliers on time, on spec and on price with ongoing communication, negotiation and performance tracking.
from £199/mo
Explore moreAlso managed alongside Global Sources
Management bundle
Global Sources sourcing agent
One plan covering the essentials of running Global Sources. 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 Global Sources
16 services across 5 categories. Each one has its own page with pricing for Global Sources.
Research & Sourcing
Find products with proven demand, manageable competition and healthy margins before you invest in stock.
Product Research for Global SourcesFind vetted manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, with quotes compared side by side.
Supplier Sourcing for Global SourcesKeep suppliers on time, on spec and on price with ongoing communication, negotiation and performance tracking.
Supplier Management for Global SourcesCheck samples and production runs before they ship, so defects never reach your customers.
Sample & Quality Control for Global SourcesTurn a product idea into your own branded product — specification, branding, packaging and first production run.
Private Label for Global SourcesOpen accounts with authorised UK and EU brand distributors and wholesalers to resell established brands.
Wholesale Sourcing for Global SourcesModel the true landed cost of every product — unit price, freight, duty, VAT, fees and ads — before you order.
Landed Cost Modelling for Global SourcesAccount Setup & Compliance
Open and verify seller accounts correctly first time, with the right structure, documents and settings.
Account Setup for Global SourcesClear guidance on company formation, VAT registration and EORI numbers for selling and importing in the UK and EU.
VAT & EORI Guidance for Global SourcesProtect your brand from counterfeits and hijackers, and respond properly to IP complaints against you.
IP Protection for Global SourcesListings & Content
Native-speaker translation and localisation for European and international marketplaces.
Translation for Global SourcesOperations & Fulfilment
Carrier selection, rates and shipping rules for domestic, EU and international delivery.
Shipping & Logistics for Global SourcesSea, air and rail freight from Asia and Europe, customs clearance and delivery to your warehouse or prep centre.
Freight & Import for Global SourcesConsulting & Staffing
Senior advice on growth, channels, operations and profitability — by the hour or as a strategy project.
E-commerce Consulting for Global SourcesOne-to-one coaching and team training on marketplaces, ads, listings and operations.
Training & Coaching for Global SourcesTrained, dedicated e-commerce VAs for listings, orders, support, research and admin.
Virtual Assistants for Global SourcesSelling on Global Sources across industries
Category-specific experience for Global Sources 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.
Let’s grow on Global Sources, together.
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