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Expert alibaba & aliexpress sourcing for UK sellers

Source safely from Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688 with verified suppliers, negotiated prices and protected payments. Every profitable catalogue starts with the right product at the right landed cost. We combine marketplace demand data, competitor intelligence and supplier networks in China, the UK and the EU so you launch products with proven demand, healthy margins and reliable supply.

  • Supplier shortlisting on Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688
  • Verification and trade-assurance checks
  • Price and MOQ negotiation
  • Sample ordering and review

Choose your marketplace or platform

Alibaba & AliExpress Sourcing is available on 89 channels. Select one to see what’s included and how we adapt it.

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Alibaba & AliExpress Sourcing that delivers measurable results

3

Sourcing regions: China, UK and EU

15+

Data points scored per product

100%

Landed-cost modelled before you buy

What’s included in alibaba & aliexpress sourcing

Scope depends on your plan — see the pricing tiers below.

Supplier shortlisting on Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688

Verification and trade-assurance checks

Price and MOQ negotiation

Sample ordering and review

Trade terms and payment guidance

Order placement support

How it works

Our alibaba & aliexpress sourcing process

  1. 01 Brief

    Budget, target channels, margin goals and risk appetite agreed in a kick-off call.

  2. 02 Research

    Demand, competition, fees and landed-cost modelling for every shortlisted product.

  3. 03 Source

    Supplier outreach, quotes, samples and negotiation on price, MOQ and terms.

  4. 04 Verify

    Quality control, compliance checks and a go / no-go report before you order.

Pricing

Alibaba & AliExpress Sourcing pricing

Choose a plan or ask for a custom quote. Prices in GBP, excluding VAT.

Starter

1 product, up to 5 suppliers

£199

one-off · excl. VAT

  • Supplier shortlisting on Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688
  • Verification and trade-assurance checks
  • Price and MOQ negotiation
  • Supplier shortlist
Choose Starter
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Growth

Up to 3 products, 10 suppliers

£495

one-off · excl. VAT

  • Supplier shortlisting on Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688
  • Verification and trade-assurance checks
  • Price and MOQ negotiation
  • Sample ordering and review
  • Trade terms and payment guidance
  • Negotiation + samples coordination
Choose Growth

Enterprise

Up to 8 products, full sourcing plan

£1,095

one-off · excl. VAT

  • Supplier shortlisting on Alibaba, AliExpress and 1688
  • Verification and trade-assurance checks
  • Price and MOQ negotiation
  • Sample ordering and review
  • Trade terms and payment guidance
  • Order placement support
  • Negotiation, samples and QC plan
Choose Enterprise

All prices are in GBP and exclude VAT at 20%.

Need something different? Ask for a custom quote

Available for 89 marketplaces and platforms, including:

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Frequently asked questions

We start with a short brief about your budget, margin targets and the categories you want to avoid. We then research and score products or suppliers specifically for your marketplaces and website, taking its fees, competition and customer behaviour into account, and deliver a clear shortlist with our recommendation.

Yes. We work with manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, and recommend the region that gives you the best balance of cost, lead time, quality and compliance for each product.

A typical project takes one to three weeks depending on scope. Sample rounds and factory inspections can add one to two weeks.

We flag UKCA/CE marking, GPSR, labelling, packaging and restricted-category requirements during research so there are no surprises when you list.

Yes. Ongoing supplier management, re-orders and quality control are available as add-ons or as part of a monthly retainer.

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Product Research

Find products with proven demand, manageable competition and healthy margins before you invest in stock.

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Niche & Market Research

Size a niche or category, understand who wins in it and where the gaps are before you enter.

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Competitor Analysis

Benchmark your competitors’ pricing, listings, ads, reviews and traffic to find where you can win.

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Supplier Sourcing (China, UK & EU)

Find vetted manufacturers and wholesalers in China, the UK and the EU, with quotes compared side by side.

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Supplier Management & Negotiation

Keep suppliers on time, on spec and on price with ongoing communication, negotiation and performance tracking.

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Sample & Quality Control

Check samples and production runs before they ship, so defects never reach your customers.

from £149

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Let’s grow your business, together.

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