In 2023, the global Christmas decoration market went over $7 billion, with over 600,000 tons in volume. All these Christmas products come from a small village in China called Yiwu, known as 'China's Christmas Village.' Without this village, Santa might have to strike! You can celebrate Christmas all year here You can really feel the [...]

Here’s advice for startups: If you want to develop a successful product, understanding your market is key. You need to find out where the real demand lies.Today, we’re sharing a real-life example of how one entrepreneur turned a $2 million loss into a $30 million profit with just one product. Zhao Xiping’s tough start Zhao [...]

For those who import products for business, you might have come across ISO certification or seen it on some suppliers' profiles. In today's blog, we'll break down what ISO certification means, its purpose, and other key details that are helpful for newcomers in international trade.What is ISO certification?What are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001?What [...]

John is from the United States and runs a small grocery store locally. He wants to source over 100 types of goods from China, including fitness equipment, daily necessities, and stationery, but he only needs 20 to 30 pieces of each item. John found manufacturers for each product on Alibaba, but the total sample fees [...]

In just 5 months, this small item sold 100,000 products and earned $8.5 million, proving the saying that a great product accounts for at least 60% success. Founder: Justin SchmidtSite: Yappy BraceletProduct: "speak" christian braceletSales revenue: Over $1.5 million in 5 monthsFirm Size: Startup BusinessThe success of this startup didn’t come easily. Early failures made Justin [...]

In just 5 months, this small item sold 100,000 products and earned $8.5 million, proving the saying that a great product accounts for at least 60% success.Founder: Justin SchmidtSite: Yappy BraceletProduct: "speak" christian braceletSales revenue: Over $1.5 million in 5 monthsFirm Size: Startup BusinessThe success of this startup didn’t come easily. Early failures made Justin [...]

Temu is sweeping the world, and many friends from overseas have been asking, "What's the difference between Temu and AliExpress? Which one is better?"In today’s blog, I’ll objectively compare Temu and AliExpress across the 7 key areas buyers care about most. What are AliExpress and Temu? Which offers more product options? Is Temu or AliExpress [...]

A couple of days ago, a client of mine excitedly shared two unique and interesting niche products he discovered and asked if these could be easily produced by factories.Take a look at what unique products our client discovered:Products: Gel Blaster/Brand Real Engine Model KitWebsites: 1.nikolatoy.com  2.csnoobs.com 3.enginediy.comThese 3 websites only sell men's toys. And the [...]

When you think of dog chew toys, do basic balls or bone shapes come to mind?Not anymore.We've worked with many developers, and beyond creating fun, engaging designs for dogs, their top priorities are indestructibility and sustainability.Today, we’ve picked out 10 popular durable dog toys from the US, EU, and China, including 4 that we’ve customized. [...]

When buying on Alibaba, you’ll find suppliers set their own MOQs. Many people are wondering about the following top questions:What does Alibaba MOQ mean? Why do Alibaba suppliers set MOQs?What is a 1 unit on Alibaba? How to buy 1?How can I reduce Alibaba MOQ? What is the MOQ meaning on Alibaba? Alibaba MOQ stands [...]