Yiwu, Zhejiang
Yiwu · Zhejiang · China

Supplier sourcing, negotiation, production follow-up, quality inspection and freight coordination.

Based in Yiwu, SilkReach works on the ground for European businesses.

  • Based in Yiwu
  • English & French spoken
  • Transparent reporting

Your project understood in English. Your suppliers contacted directly in Chinese.

We communicate with you in English and directly with suppliers in Chinese, helping ensure clear communication, fewer intermediaries and fewer misunderstandings throughout the sourcing process.

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Services

End-to-end China sourcing

One team for every step, from the first supplier search to the moment your goods leave China.

01

Supplier sourcing

Through our local network, Chinese B2B platforms, wholesale markets, factories and the Yiwu International Trade Market.

02

Negotiation

Pricing, MOQs, lead times, packaging and commercial terms.

03

Sample consolidation

Ordering, collecting and checking samples, then consolidating them into one shipment.

04

Production follow-up

Day-to-day contact with your suppliers and close tracking of your order.

05

Quality inspection

Checks on product, quantities, dimensions, finish and packaging, with a photo report.

06

Freight coordination

Consolidation, goods preparation and coordination with your freight forwarder.

Aerial view of Yiwu, Zhejiang
Our base

SilkReach is based in Yiwu, one of the world's largest wholesale trading hubs. Being on the doorstep lets us search, compare and inspect products in person.

On the ground

What our Yiwu presence means for you

Being based in Yiwu is more than an address: it means daily access to the markets, showrooms and vendors. For you, that means wider searches, real comparisons and decisions based on products we have actually seen, not just online listings.

Direct access to markets and showrooms

We can be in the markets and showrooms quickly whenever your search calls for it.

Multiple suppliers compared

We weigh several offers against each other before presenting the most relevant options.

Products that are hard to find online

Some references can only be found in the market aisles and showrooms.

Fast sample collection

We collect samples from several vendors and consolidate them into one shipment.

Direct communication with vendors

We negotiate in Chinese on pricing, MOQs, lead times and customisation.

On-site checks when needed

When needed, we can inspect products or meet suppliers in person.

Yiwu International Trade Market

Walk the districts with us

We walk the Yiwu markets to identify products, compare offers and collect samples straight from the vendors.

Each district has its own specialities. Here are the main categories we source there.

  • Yiwu International Trade Market District 1
    01

    District 1 · Toys & Decoration

    Toys, decoration & accessories

    The go-to district for toys, artificial flowers, fashion jewellery and accessories, with a wide range of home decor, gifts, party supplies, ceramics and frames.

    • Toys
    • Artificial flowers
    • Jewellery
    • Home decor
    • Gifts
    • Ceramics

    Includes the East extension

  • Yiwu International Trade Market District 2
    02

    District 2 · Luggage & Electronics

    Luggage, hardware & electronics

    A key district for bags, luggage, umbrellas, tools and hardware, also home to a broad range of electronics, small appliances and watches.

    • Bags
    • Luggage
    • Umbrellas
    • Tools
    • Electronics
    • Small appliances

    Includes the East extension

  • Yiwu International Trade Market District 3
    03

    District 3 · Stationery, Sports & Beauty

    Stationery, sports & beauty

    The place for stationery, office supplies, sporting goods and eyewear, as well as cosmetics and textile accessories.

    • Stationery
    • Office supplies
    • Sports
    • Eyewear
    • Cosmetics
    • Textile accessories
  • Yiwu International Trade Market District 4
    04

    District 4 · Textiles & Accessories

    Textiles, footwear & accessories

    A vast choice of textile products: socks, gloves, hats, shoes, towels, lingerie, belts, scarves, ribbons and lace.

    • Socks
    • Footwear
    • Towels
    • Lingerie
    • Belts
    • Scarves
  • Yiwu International Trade Market District 5
    05

    District 5 · Home & Automotive

    Home, textiles & automotive

    Home textiles, fabrics, curtains and soft furnishings, alongside imported goods and a wide range of car accessories.

    • Home textiles
    • Fabrics
    • Curtains
    • Textiles
    • Imported goods
    • Automotive
  • Yiwu International Trade Market District 6
    06

    District 6 · Fashion, Lifestyle & Smart Tech

    Fashion, lifestyle & new tech

    The newest district, built around fashion, lifestyle and innovation: fashion fabrics and accessories, toys, baby products, beauty, everyday goods, travel and new technologies.

    • Fabrics & fashion
    • Toys
    • Fashion jewellery
    • Baby & kids
    • Beauty
    • Home & everyday
    • Travel
    • Smart Tech
    • Drones & robots
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Wider sourcing

Beyond the 6 districts

Our sourcing doesn't stop at the Yiwu International Trade Market.

Depending on the project, we also search Yiwu's specialist markets, showrooms, factories and supplier networks, as well as other manufacturing regions in China.

Huangyuan Garments Market Yiwu

Fashion & apparel

Huangyuan Garments Market

A market dedicated to apparel, especially useful when sourcing clothing, fashion collections and specialist suppliers.

  • Clothing
  • Fashion
  • Collections
  • Textiles
  • Accessories
Yiwu Production Material Market

Industry & equipment

Yiwu Production Material Market

A complementary market for materials, equipment, machinery and more technical or industrial requirements.

  • Machinery
  • Equipment
  • Materials
  • Industrial supplies
  • Technical products

Can't see your product in these markets?

SilkReach can extend the search to other markets, manufacturers and regions of China, depending on your project.

Discuss my project
How we work

Six steps, one point of contact

A clear, documented process, so you always know where your order stands.

  1. 01

    You share your requirements

    Product, quantity, budget, constraints and timeline. One call is usually enough to scope the project.

    Brief defined
  2. 02

    We source the suppliers

    Local network, Yiwu markets, factories and Chinese B2B platforms, with site visits when the project calls for it.

    Suppliers identified
  3. 03

    We compare price, MOQ and quality

    You receive a clear comparison with photos, samples and commercial terms.

    Comparison delivered
  4. 04

    We follow up production

    We stay in contact with the supplier throughout production and keep you updated.

    Production tracked
  5. 05

    We inspect the goods

    Quantities, dimensions, finish and packaging are checked, with a photo report.

    Photo report
  6. 06

    We coordinate the shipment

    Consolidation, goods preparation and coordination with your freight forwarder.

    Shipment ready
Why SilkReach

Sourcing alone vs. with SilkReach

The difference isn't the purchase price. It's everything around it.

On your own

  • Language barrier
  • Suppliers hard to vet
  • MOQs hard to negotiate
  • Quality hard to check remotely
  • Too many contacts
  • Time lost

With SilkReach

  • One contact who speaks your language
  • Local presence in Yiwu
  • Fieldwork, not just emails
  • Suppliers compared
  • Direct negotiation
  • On-site checks
  • Centralised follow-up
Container ship at sea
Logistics

SilkReach coordinates goods preparation, order consolidation and freight with the forwarder of your choice.

  • Sea
  • Rail
  • Air

Consolidation

01

Orders from multiple suppliers consolidated into one shipment.

Preparation

02

Cartons checked, palletised, labelled and photographed before departure.

Freight coordination

03

Documents and schedule shared with the freight forwarder you have chosen.

We work with your usual freight forwarder, or can introduce you to local partners if you don't have one yet.

About

A bridge between your business and China.

SilkReach is a sourcing company based in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, at the heart of one of the world's largest wholesale markets for consumer goods.

Our job is to bring two ways of working together: European expectations on quality, traceability and lead times, and the realities of the Chinese market, its workshops and its negotiation culture.

We communicate with you in English and directly in Chinese with suppliers. You keep a single point of contact, from the initial brief through to the loading of your goods.

Our baseYiwu, Zhejiang, China

Our values

  • 01

    Transparency

    You see the prices, the suppliers and the reports as they are.

  • 02

    Responsiveness

    Quick answers, with your time zone in mind as well as ours.

  • 03

    On the ground

    When the project calls for it, we go on site to check products, meet suppliers and visit workshops.

  • 04

    Independence

    We are tied to no supplier: we work for you.

  • 05

    Quality

    Documented pre-shipment inspections, tailored to each order.

FAQ

Your questions, answered

Can't find what you're looking for? Write to us and we'll answer directly.

  • Our pricing depends on the scope: a one-off supplier search, end-to-end support, or quality inspection only. Tell us about your project and we'll send you a tailored proposal. The initial study is free of charge.

  • Yes, that's the core of what we do. The more detailed your brief (photos, dimensions, materials, quantity, target price), the faster and more relevant the search.

  • We start from your specifications, then identify several suppliers through the Yiwu markets, our local network and Chinese B2B platforms. We compare them on price, MOQ, lead times, sample quality and responsiveness. Where relevant, we check their business documents and visit their showroom or workshop. You receive a reasoned shortlist; the final decision is yours.

  • Yes. The Yiwu markets often make it possible to start with modest quantities. Factory production comes with higher MOQs, but we aim to negotiate a threshold that fits your volumes.

  • Yes, provided the factory is accessible and agrees to the visit. When the project calls for it, we travel on site to check the workshop, production conditions and the progress of your order.

  • Yes. We walk the districts of the Yiwu International Trade Market to compare models, prices and quality, and to find references that are hard to source online.

  • Yes. Quality inspection can be booked on its own, even for an order placed without us. We inspect the goods before shipment and send you a photo report.

  • Yes. Each service can be booked separately: production follow-up, pre-shipment quality inspection or freight preparation. Send us the supplier's details and the order specifications, and we'll agree on the scope together.

  • Yes. We order the samples, collect and check them, then consolidate them so they reach you in a single parcel.

  • We prepare and consolidate the goods, then coordinate the pickup with the freight forwarder of your choice. If you don't have one, we can introduce you to local partners.

  • Yes. We can research and compare suppliers, arrange samples, follow production and coordinate the preparation of goods with your freight forwarder. Requirements specific to your Amazon account, product and destination market must be validated according to your project.

  • No. Yiwu is our base and the starting point for most searches, but we also work with suppliers elsewhere in Zhejiang and in other manufacturing regions such as Guangdong and Jiangsu. Depending on the project, follow-up is handled remotely or on site.

Next step

Have a product in mind? Tell us about your project and SilkReach will explore the options directly from China.

Contact

Tell us about your project

The more detail you share, the more precise our answer will be.

Other ways to reach us

Write to us in English or French and we'll reply in the language you prefer.

Yiwu is on UTC+8, six to seven hours ahead of Western Europe.

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