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Online China Sourcing Service

Source Products from China Online, With a Local Team on Your Side

Select products, compare suppliers, and confirm purchasing details through live video sessions with our China-based sourcing team. Move from a product idea to a documented order — without travelling to China.

Business orders accepted from US$5,000 and above.

500,000+products displayed
10,000+factory resources
4sourcing offices in China
US$5,000minimum order value
A practical alternative to travelling

Bring the product selection process to you

If you need to source from China but cannot visit markets, factories, or trade fairs, iHome arranges the call, visits the relevant supplier, shows products live, records your requirements, and coordinates the next steps with local suppliers.

Built for importers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, e-commerce sellers, and product teams preparing a new collection.

What you receive after each session

  • 01 Product photos and videos for shortlisted items
  • 02 Dimensions, materials, packaging, and MOQ details
  • 03 Supplier quotations and purchasing notes
  • 04 Sample, inspection, and shipping next steps
How online product sourcing works

From a brief to a documented order, in six steps

Step 01
01

Share your brief

Tell us the product category, target market, quantity, target price, required standards, and delivery country. Send a link, photo, spreadsheet, or a short description.

Step 02
02

Meet our sourcing team online

We confirm the project scope and schedule a session through WhatsApp, WeChat, Zoom, FaceTime, or another agreed channel around your time zone.

Step 03
03

Review products live

Our team visits the relevant factory, showroom, wholesale market, or trade fair. We show available products, compare options, and ask suppliers your questions in real time.

Step 04
04

Confirm the shortlist

We document your selected items, specifications, quantities, packaging requirements, and supplier quotations before you approve the order details.

Step 05
05

Verify before shipping

When needed, our local team coordinates samples, factory audits, warehouse checks, and pre-shipment quality inspection.

Step 06
06

Arrange delivery and support

We coordinate logistics and remain available for order follow-up and agreed after-sales support.

Why buyers use iHome online sourcing

A local team, a controlled brief, and a broad product base

01

Spend less time travelling

Review relevant products remotely and keep your buying trip focused on decisions that truly require an in-person visit.

02

Keep the brief under control

Product requirements, photos, measurements, and order notes are captured throughout the process.

03

Communicate locally

Our team handles supplier conversations, clarification, and follow-up on the ground in China.

04

Start with a broad product base

Browse 500,000+ displayed products and 10,000+ stable factory resources via our Yiwu, Ningbo, Guangzhou & Shantou offices.

What to prepare before your call

A complete brief makes the first session far more useful

Bring as much of the following as you have. You do not need to know the exact Chinese product name.

  • 01 Product photos, links, sketches, or a catalogue
  • 02 Target quantity and budget range
  • 03 Materials, dimensions, colours, packaging & branding
  • 04 Required compliance or testing standards
  • 05 Destination country, delivery deadline & shipping terms
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Frequently asked questions

Answers before you send your brief

Still unsure whether online sourcing fits your project? Send the details and our team will tell you honestly.

IHome primarily supports business buyers sourcing general merchandise from China, including importers, distributors, retailers and e-commerce businesses. Please confirm current order-value requirements before submitting a request.

Usually, yes. Tell us the location, supplier, product link, or market you want us to check when you submit your brief.

Current online orders are accepted from US$5,000 and above, with business buyers prioritised.

We support a broad range of consumer and commercial products. Share your category and requirements first so we can confirm supplier coverage.

Yes. We can coordinate samples, factory audits, and quality inspection as part of the purchasing plan. Confirm the scope and fees before work begins.

Send the details through the inquiry form and our team will reply within one business day, subject to time-zone differences.

Get Started Today

Get a Free China Sourcing Quote — $5,000+ B2B Orders

Tell us what you need to source and we'll connect you with pre-vetted Chinese factories within 24 business hours.
Minimum order value $5,000 USD.

Contact our business manager directly
Heidi Cai

Customer Service Manager heidi@unionsource.com.cn

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