Fiona · Independent sourcing agency
Cut out the middlemen. With 15+ years of hands-on experience in China sourcing, customs clearance, and export operations, I secure the best factory-direct prices and protect your supply chain from quality risks.
Core advantages
I’m Fiona. Fifteen years of factory-floor buying, turned into five practical advantages for your next order.
15+Years
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Over a decade and a half specializing in Chinese manufacturing procurement, factory auditing, export logistics, and customs clearance. I know how Chinese factories operate, how to negotiate hard, and how to avoid costly pitfalls.
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I don’t just search online; I connect you directly to the true source. From hardware in Yongkang to electronics in Shenzhen and home decor in Foshan, your products come straight from the specialized region that does it best, ensuring unmatched price competitiveness.
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Zero hidden fees, zero shady commissions. I act strictly as your local representative in China—inspecting samples, auditing production lines, and conducting pre-shipment inspections so you never receive unpleasant surprises.
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Sourcing is only half the battle. With deep expertise in Chinese customs regulations, documentation, and international shipping coordination, I ensure your goods clear borders smoothly without bureaucratic delays.
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Specializing in streamlined, high-demand standard products and light-customization (such as custom logo printing, packaging, or color adjustments) to help you launch and scale fast with low minimum order quantities (MOQs).
You work with Fiona directly. I work with the factory.
China Industrial Hubs
Not sure where your products are truly made? Here is your insider map to China’s specialized industrial clusters. I’m Fiona. I connect you to the region that already specializes in the product, from sneakers in Jinjiang and fabrics in Keqiao to batteries in Ningde.
39 industrial clusters
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Yiwu (义乌)
What buyers can source here
General merchandise, seasonal decor, small promotional gifts.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Yongkang (永康)
What buyers can source here
Stainless steel vacuum flasks, hand/power tools, metal hardware.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Shenzhen (深圳)
What buyers can source here
TWS earbuds, consumer electronics, fashion jewelry, commercial art.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Foshan (佛山)
What buyers can source here
Modern furniture, ceramic tiles, smart home appliances.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Zhongshan (中山)
What buyers can source here
Architectural lighting, pendant lights, commercial LEDs.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Wenzhou (温州)
What buyers can source here
Automotive accessories, genuine/PU leather footwear, educational toys.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Ningbo (宁波)
What buyers can source here
Automotive components, mold tooling, outdoor gear.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Guangzhou (广州)
What buyers can source here
Fashion bags, backpacks, cosmetic containers, beauty accessories.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Weihai (威海)
What buyers can source here
Carbon fishing rods, reels, lures, marine tackle.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Pingxiang, Hebei (平乡)
What buyers can source here
Kids’ bikes, baby strollers, ride-on toys.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Zhuji (诸暨)
What buyers can source here
Cotton socks, compression stockings, seamless hosiery.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Qingdao (青岛)
What buyers can source here
Passenger/truck tires, rubber industrial goods.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Ningde (宁德)
What buyers can source here
EV batteries, portable power stations, energy storage cells.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Jinjiang (晋江)
What buyers can source here
Athletic shoes, casual sneakers, sports footwear.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Danyang (丹阳)
What buyers can source here
Optical frames, sunglasses, lenses.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Chenghai, Shantou (澄海)
What buyers can source here
Plastic toys, building blocks, remote-control toys.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Anji (安吉)
What buyers can source here
Ergonomic office chairs, mesh chairs, bamboo products.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Yangjiang (阳江)
What buyers can source here
Chef knives, kitchen shears, household cutlery.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Xinxing, Yunfu (新兴)
What buyers can source here
Stainless pots, pans, kitchenware sets.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Chaozhou (潮州)
What buyers can source here
Ceramic tableware, bathroom ceramics.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Cixi (慈溪)
What buyers can source here
Fans, heaters, power adapters, bearings.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Shengzhou (嵊州)
What buyers can source here
Kitchen range hoods, integrated cookers, neckties.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Keqiao, Shaoxing (柯桥)
What buyers can source here
Apparel fabrics, home-textile cloth, polyester.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Haining (海宁)
What buyers can source here
Leather hides, leather sofas, warp-knit fabric.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Zhili, Huzhou (织里)
What buyers can source here
Kids’ apparel, babywear.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Puyuan, Tongxiang (濮院)
What buyers can source here
Wool sweaters, knitted tops.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Nantong (南通)
What buyers can source here
Bedding, quilts, towels, home linen.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Qiaotou, Yongjia (桥头)
What buyers can source here
Zippers, buttons, garment trims.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Taizhou, Zhejiang (台州)
What buyers can source here
Injection molds, water pumps, household sewing machines.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Yuyao (余姚)
What buyers can source here
Plastic storage, daily plastic products.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Yunhe (云和)
What buyers can source here
Wooden blocks, wooden puzzles, educational wood toys.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Xintang, Guangzhou (新塘)
What buyers can source here
Jeans, denim fabric, casual denim wear.
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Manufacturing hub
Baigou, Hebei (白沟)
What buyers can source here
Trolley cases, backpacks, travel bags.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Dongguan (东莞)
What buyers can source here
Phone cases, cables, OEM furniture, assembled toys.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Kunshan (昆山)
What buyers can source here
Laptops, connectors, PC components.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Linyi (临沂)
What buyers can source here
Plywood, wood-based panels, packing boards.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Boxing, Shandong (博兴)
What buyers can source here
Cookware sets, metal kitchen tools.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Xiaoshan, Hangzhou (萧山)
What buyers can source here
Down filling, feather bedding, duvet fill.
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Product category
Manufacturing hub
Changshu (常熟)
What buyers can source here
Down jackets, knit garments, casual apparel.
Tell me the specification and the quantity. I will confirm which cluster should make it, and what to inspect before you pay the balance.
Field notes
Where standard products are made, and what has to be true before the goods leave China.
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A logo or a color on an existing product can start small. A new mold or a new packing print often cannot. Here is how I separate those two before you plan a private label.
Fiona
Share the product, the quantity, and the quality bar. That is what I need to name the right industrial cluster and a factory-direct price path.
Fiona, 15+ years on the ground: factory-direct prices, sample and pre-shipment checks, and customs paperwork handled with the goods.