How to Find Chinese Suppliers Using Trade Data

To find verified Chinese suppliers, search Bill of Lading data for your product's HS code, filter to shipments originating in China, rank the exporters by volume, and use the shipper contact details to reach them directly. This uses real customs-recorded shipments instead of unverified directory listings.

Why use trade data instead of directories?

B2B directories are full of trading companies and unverified listings. Bill of Lading data only shows companies that have actually exported — so every supplier you find is real and already shipping your product.

Step-by-step

1. Identify your HS code. Find the code for your product using our HS code guide.
2. Filter China as origin. Open China trade data and narrow to your product.
3. Rank exporters by shipment volume. Consistent, high-volume shippers are established manufacturers.
4. Check who they already supply. If a Chinese exporter ships to reputable importers, that is strong validation.
5. Contact them directly using the shipper name, address, phone and email in the records.

Example: real product searches

You can go straight to product-level views such as solar panel exporters in China, electronics exporters in China, or furniture exporters in China.

Get started

China's dataset holds 2.38 billion shipment records. Request a free sample or browse the full database.