Find the Right Suppliers. Make Better Buying Decisions.
Finding a supplier is only the first step. You also need to compare quotations, understand supplier capabilities, negotiate purchasing terms and manage the process from sample confirmation to shipment.
Based in Yiwu, China, SkyTide Sourcing helps you research, compare and coordinate with suppliers so you can make informed purchasing decisions without building your own team in China.
Value to Your Business
- Make informed purchasing decisions. Compare supplier prices, MOQs, specifications and lead times before committing to an order.
- Reduce avoidable sourcing risks. Review available supplier information and clarify important purchasing details before moving forward.
- Save time on China-side coordination. Work with one local contact to communicate with suppliers, follow up on orders and coordinate agreed services.
What’s Included in Our Sourcing Service
- Supplier Research & Shortlisting: Identify potential suppliers based on your product requirements, target price, order quantity and other criteria.
- Quotation Comparison: Compare pricing, MOQs, specifications, packaging options and lead times.
- Supplier Verification: Review available company information and assess supplier suitability based on your requirements.
- Price & Terms Negotiation: Communicate your requirements and negotiate prices, MOQs and purchasing terms where applicable.
- Sample Coordination: Arrange sample orders and coordinate domestic delivery.
- Order & Production Follow-up: Confirm order details and follow up on production progress.
- Pre-Shipment Quality Inspection: Coordinate a standard inspection within the agreed scope.
- China-Side Shipping Coordination: Coordinate shipment readiness and agreed arrangements with suppliers or your freight forwarder.
NOTE: When you choose our Product Sourcing & Procurement service, sample coordination and one standard pre-shipment quality inspection within the agreed scope are included as part of your sourcing service. You do not need to purchase these services separately when they are already covered by your sourcing agreement.
Need Samples or Inspection Only?
You can also use these services independently if you already have your own suppliers or do not need full sourcing support:
- Sample Sourcing & Consolidation — for buyers who need help collecting samples from one or multiple suppliers in China.
- Quality Inspection — for buyers who already have their own suppliers and need an on-site quality inspection before shipment.
Each standalone service has its own service fee and scope.
How It Works
- 1. Share Your Requirements — Send us a product link, photo, specification or reference sample, together with your estimated quantity and target market.
- 2. Research & Compare Suppliers — We identify potential suppliers, collect quotations and compare the key factors that matter to your purchase.
- 3. Review Your Options — We present the available information to help you evaluate suppliers and make the final purchasing decision.
- 4. Coordinate Your Order — After you select a supplier, we help coordinate samples, purchasing, order follow-up, the agreed quality inspection and shipping arrangements.
Who Is This Service For?
- Importers and wholesalers sourcing products from China.
- Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify and other e-commerce sellers.
- Small and medium-sized businesses comparing suppliers and quotations.
- Buyers who need China-side support without hiring a local sourcing team.
- Businesses looking for a more organized purchasing process.
Pricing & Fees
Sourcing Service Fee: Starting from US$80 per order. The final fee depends on the order value, product requirements and level of support required.