Shipment consolidation combines orders from multiple 1688 suppliers into one...
1688.com is a domestic B2B marketplace operated by Alibaba Group. It connects buyers with factories, trading companies, and wholesalers across a wide range of product categories. Prices, minimum order quantities, lead times, and payment terms vary by supplier, so buyers should compare quotations and verify the details before ordering.
Sourcing closer to manufacturers can reduce purchasing costs, but actual savings depend on the product, specifications, quantity, quality requirements, and logistics. Dawon1688 can help compare suppliers, confirm order terms, arrange samples, and coordinate quality control.
Although you can find Chinese suppliers through exhibitions, it takes a lot of time and cost to participate in exhibitions. Most exhibitions focus on a certain industry. If you are a trader, importer or you want to purchase products in different industries, then have to attend multiple exhibitions.
In order to save time and cost, many people choose to find suppliers on Alibaba.com. Many people only know about Alibaba.com, but they don’t know about 1688.com, 1688.com has a large number of suppliers covering various industries, and the prices on 1688.com are very competitive. Purchasing from 1688 can help you easily beat your competitors.
On 1688.com, you can search for the product you want with one click through pictures or keywords, and you don’t have to go out, it’s very easy and will help you save a lot of time.
Minimum order quantities on 1688 vary by supplier and product. Many ready-stock items allow small trial orders, while customized or factory-produced goods may require higher quantities.
Small businesses can use trial orders to test demand, but should confirm the MOQ, sample availability, price tiers, production lead time, and packaging requirements with each supplier.
Some suppliers support domestic dropshipping or small-batch fulfillment. International shipping and after-sales terms should be confirmed separately.
Payment options on 1688 depend on the buyer’s account, the supplier, the order type, and the services available in the buyer’s region. Some overseas buyers may be able to use supported cross-border payment solutions, while others use a purchasing agent to handle RMB settlement.
Before paying, confirm the beneficiary, exchange rate, service fees, refund terms, and whether the transaction remains within a protected platform payment flow. Dawon1688 can help verify these details and pay suppliers in RMB on the buyer’s behalf.
Payment options on 1688 depend on the buyer’s account, the supplier, the order type, and the services available in the buyer’s region. Some overseas buyers may be able to use supported cross-border payment solutions, while others use a purchasing agent to handle RMB settlement.
Before paying, confirm the beneficiary, exchange rate, service fees, refund terms, and whether the transaction remains within a protected platform payment flow. Dawon1688 can help verify these details and pay suppliers in RMB on the buyer’s behalf.
1688.com primarily serves China’s domestic market, so most listings, supplier messages, and platform functions are presented in Chinese.
Browser translation can help with basic navigation, but product specifications, customization requirements, quality standards, and after-sales terms still need careful confirmation. Dawon1688 communicates with suppliers in Chinese and provides English-language support for international buyers.
1688.com primarily serves China’s domestic market, so most listings, supplier messages, and platform functions are presented in Chinese.
Browser translation can help with basic navigation, but product specifications, customization requirements, quality standards, and after-sales terms still need careful confirmation. Dawon1688 communicates with suppliers in Chinese and provides English-language support for international buyers.
If you buy products from different suppliers, you’d better consolidate all the goods and then arrange the international shipping, because consolidated shipping can save a lot of shipping costs.
Suppliers on 1688.com often have inconsistent delivery times, so you need a warehouse to receive, check and consolidate their shipments, also need English invoices, packing lists and other documents to finish the custom clearance, but suppliers often cannot provide these services.
You only need to use keywords or pictures to search for the products you want, then send us the links, and we will handle the rest.
Most 1688 suppliers do not understand English at all, we can quickly and accurately translate descriptions on web pages and conversations with suppliers into English.
By checking the company’s registration information and on-site visits, we can determine whether the supplier is operating normally and whether it has a bad reputation record, helping you avoid potential losses.
You can conveniently pay us in USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and we will convert them into RMB according to the real-time exchange rate, and then pay to all your 1688 suppliers.
All your purchased products from multiple suppliers can be sent to our warehouse, where we’ll consolidate and ship them out together.
If you want to save the shipping cost of the sample or you are in a hurry, we can test the sample according to your request and send you detailed photos and videos for your reference.
According to the rules of 1688, products with quality problems need to be returned to the supplier to get a refund, but the supplier does not bear the shipping cost of the return, so it is better conduct quality inspections in China, and we can do that for you.
According to your requirement, we can put labels on the products, packaging or outer boxes to distinguish the different commodities you purchase, so that you can store them quickly after receiving them.
If you have your own brand, we can help you customize the packaging boxes and instructions, and pack the products and instructions into custom packaging boxes.
Whether it is a large order or a small order, we can choose the appropriate shipping method according to your expectation, including sea freight, air freight, rail freight, land freight, express delivery, etc. We will also provide invoice and packing list to facilitate your customs clearance.
Many products require certifications to enter a particular market, such as CE, RoHS, FCC, and we can assist you if a supplier is unable to provide the necessary certification documentations.
If you want to visit suppliers in China, we can provide an invitation letter to assist you in applying for a visa, help you book hotels, provide pick-up services, and accompany you to visit suppliers.
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A 1688 buying agent is a third-party service that helps international buyers source and purchase products from 1688.com, a domestic B2B marketplace operated by Alibaba Group.
Because 1688 primarily serves buyers in China, overseas customers may need help with:
Dawon1688 supports product sourcing, supplier communication, payment assistance, inspection, warehousing, consolidation, and international shipping from Shenzhen.
Prices on 1688 can be competitive because many listings target China’s domestic wholesale market and include factories, trading companies, and wholesalers.
Actual savings vary by supplier, product specifications, minimum order quantity, quality requirements, payment fees, inspection, packaging, and international shipping. Buyers should compare like-for-like quotations and calculate total landed cost instead of relying on the listing price alone.
The purchasing process with Dawon1688 involves six clear steps:
Buyers only need to search and send links—Dawon1688 handles everything else.
There is no single platform-wide MOQ for all 1688 products. Each supplier sets its own order requirements.
Confirm the MOQ, specifications, lead time, and packaging requirements before paying.
A professional 1688 sourcing agent like Dawon1688 provides 12 integrated services covering the entire procurement cycle:
| Service Category | Specific Services |
| Sourcing & Communication | Product sourcing, English-Chinese translation, supplier evaluation |
| Payment & Finance | Multi-currency payment (USD/EUR/GBP/JPY), RMB conversion at real-time rates |
| Quality Control | Sample testing with photos/videos, pre-shipment quality inspection |
| Warehousing & Processing | Consolidation warehousing, product labeling, custom packaging & assembly |
| Shipping & Logistics | Sea/air/rail/express shipping, customs documentation |
| Value-Added Services | Certification assistance (CE, RoHS, FCC), factory visit support with visa invitation letters |
These services eliminate the need for buyers to hire separate translators, freight forwarders, quality inspectors, or packaging providers.
Payment options on 1688 vary by buyer account, supplier, order type, and region. Where direct payment is not practical, Dawon1688 can assist with RMB settlement:
Buyers should review the quotation and payment instructions for each order before transferring funds.
Getting started with Dawon1688 is straightforward and requires no upfront commitment:
The company is located at B305, Building D, Yuxing Science & Tech Park, Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, with dedicated teams for procurement, logistics, and warehousing.
