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China’s Largest Factory Sourcing & Wholesale Marketplace

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Best For Factory-direct sourcing, wholesale pricing, and bulk buying for business

Chinese Only

Alipay, Bank transfer, Credit Cards

Domestic Only (Forwarder Needed)

1688.com is Alibaba Group’s domestic wholesale marketplace in China, connecting factories, manufacturers, and wholesalers with buyers seeking competitive prices and flexible order quantities.

While 1688 is primarily designed for China-based buyers, its factory-level pricing, rich product categories, and direct access to suppliers make it popular among global buyers using purchasing agents or freight forwarders.

Key Features

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Factory Direct Pricing

Products are sourced directly from manufacturers, cutting out middlemen and reducing procurement costs.

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Extensive Supplier Network

Thousands of OEM/ODM factories and wholesalers across regions and industries.

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Advanced Sourcing Tools

Keyword search, image search, and advanced filters help quickly find similar or alternative suppliers.

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Flexible Minimum Order Quantity

Many suppliers support small trial orders, suitable for new products and small brands.

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Supplier Transparency

Information such as years in business, ratings, and response times helps evaluate supplier reliability.

1688.com vs. Alibaba

Feature	1688.com	Alibaba
Users	Chinese wholesalers and factories	Global B2B buyers and suppliers
Pricing	Domestic wholesale prices	International wholesale pricing
Language	Chinese only	Multi-language
Best For	Bulk purchasing, OEM/ODM orders	Global wholesale

Shopping FAQs

Yes, but 1688 is primarily for the Chinese market. Overseas buyers typically use a purchasing agent or freight forwarder to handle ordering, payment, and shipping.

No. 1688 is fully in Chinese. Overseas buyers usually need translation tools or local agents to navigate the platform.

Most international buyers use a purchasing agent or freight forwarder, who can handle payments via Alipay or Chinese bank accounts.

Yes, if you work with reputable suppliers and use secure payment channels. Avoid sending money to unverified personal accounts.

Some suppliers accept sample or low-volume orders, but many focus on bulk wholesale. Confirm availability with the supplier before ordering.

1688 serves the domestic Chinese wholesale market, so prices reflect local wholesale rates and are usually lower than Alibaba’s international pricing.

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