SilkRoadSource is a China sourcing agent serving four buyer types — importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers — across Central Asia and other emerging markets. We source from 100 pieces per SKU, mix unlimited SKUs in one consolidated container, inspect every order before shipment, and quote our service fee openly from 2.5% of order value.
Importers sourcing from China
Importers buy goods in China and bring them into their home market under their own name. Their main risks are supplier reliability, product quality and customs paperwork. We act as the buyer on your behalf: we vet suppliers, negotiate factory terms, check goods before shipment and hand you a documentation pack your customs broker can use directly.
- Supplier vetting and factory negotiation in Yiwu, Ningbo and Guangzhou
- Pre-shipment inspection at USD 150 per man-day, including photos and a written report
- Consolidation of multiple suppliers into one shipment — USD 12 per CBM, minimum USD 30
- Full import documentation support for Central Asia and CIS destinations
Read more: Sourcing services for importers
Wholesalers and trading companies
Wholesalers live on margin and assortment. They need many SKUs in small quantities per SKU — exactly what most factories refuse to sell. Our minimum is 100 pieces per SKU with no limit on the number of SKUs mixed in one container, which lets a wholesaler fill a category shelf without over-committing capital to any single item.
- 100 pieces minimum per SKU, unlimited SKUs per shipment
- 30 days of free storage at our Yiwu / Ningbo warehouse while you complete your order
- Carton labelling, shipping marks and container loading included in the consolidation fee
- Payment terms of 30% deposit and 70% before shipment, in USD, CNY or RUB
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Distributors building regional brands
Distributors carry a product line across a region or country and need stable repeat supply, consistent quality and protection of their brand. We support repeat orders with the same supplier bench, full-unit inspection on request, and OEM / ODM custom branding so your packaging carries your name, not the factory's.
- Stable repeat supply from the same vetted supplier bench
- Custom branding and private label — see Custom Branding
- Sliding service fee that drops to 2.5% on orders above USD 50,000
- Case studies of consolidated shipments delivered to Central Asia: Case Studies
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Retailers and e-commerce sellers
Retailers and online sellers buy in small, frequent batches and cannot afford dead stock. Low-MOQ mixed-SKU sourcing plus 20–40 day door-to-door LCL delivery to Tashkent keeps inventory turning without tying up capital in full containers of a single product.
- Start from 100 pieces per SKU — test a product before scaling it
- LCL consolidation from Yiwu / Ningbo to Tashkent in 20–40 days, door to door
- Freight booked at carrier cost with no markup — you see the carrier invoice
Read more: Sourcing services for retailers
One workflow for every buyer type
| Step | What happens | Detail page |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Request a quote | Send us a product list, target prices and quantities | Contact |
| 2. Sourcing and quotation | We collect factory quotes within 48 hours | Product Sourcing |
| 3. Quality inspection | Pre-shipment check with photos and written report | Quality Inspection |
| 4. Consolidation | All suppliers' goods merged at our warehouse, USD 12 per CBM | Order Consolidation |
| 5. Shipping | LCL or FCL booked at carrier cost, 20–40 days to Tashkent | Shipping Support |
Product categories we cover
Our core categories are daily-use consumer goods — the product families Central Asian buyers order most:
- Home & Kitchen — cookware, tableware, kitchen storage
- Household & Daily Goods — cleaning, laundry, daily essentials
- Hardware & Tools — hand tools, building hardware, electrical accessories
- Store & Packaging Supplies — retail packaging, shopping bags, labels
Frequently asked questions
What is your minimum order quantity?
We source from 100 pieces per SKU, and you can mix unlimited SKUs in one shipment. Factories keep their own volume terms — we bridge the gap by acting as the buyer of record.
How much does your sourcing service cost?
The service fee is a percentage of order value on a sliding scale: 6% (minimum USD 60) on orders under USD 5,000, 4% on USD 5,000–19,999, 3% on USD 20,000–49,999, and 2.5% on USD 50,000 and above. Consolidation is USD 12 per CBM with a USD 30 minimum per shipment.
Can you combine orders from several suppliers?
Yes — that is our core service. Goods from multiple factories are received, labelled and loaded at our Yiwu / Ningbo warehouse into one container. Storage is free for 30 days; photo documentation before loading is included.
Which destinations do you ship to?
Our main lane is China to Central Asia, with door-to-door LCL delivery from Yiwu or Ningbo to Tashkent in 20–40 days. We also ship to other CIS, Middle East and emerging markets on request.
How do you control product quality?
A pre-shipment inspection costs USD 150 per man-day, including the inspector's travel to the supplier, photos and a written report. Full-unit inspection of every piece is quoted per order.
What payment terms do you accept?
Standard terms are 30% deposit and 70% before shipment, payable in USD, CNY or RUB.
Where to Go Next
Whichever buyer type you are, the next step is usually one of these: what a China sourcing agent does and what it costs, how buying from the Yiwu wholesale market works district by district, or the import process with lead times and cost lines.
Country Guides: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
For the destination side of your supply chain — corridors, transit times, customs roles and duties — read shipping from China to Uzbekistan, to Kazakhstan or to Kyrgyzstan.