FAQ

How long does it takes to source for a new product?

It depends on the product, its specification and so on. Normally it can take 3-7 working days to find suitable and verified suppliers according to your specification.

What kind of products can Cosmos Asia source from China?

Cosmos Asia team has more than 10 years sourcing experience in different fields: raw material, chemicals, plastics, metal products, refrigiration & cooling, machinery, equipment, LED Lighting, automotive accessories & spare parts, home appliences, consumer electronics, etc.

Why to use the Purchasing agent service?

In some cases the Buyer cannot purchase directly from the factory because small and mid-size factories may not have an Export license. Those factories are using their own agent for export from China. In such cases for buyers may use their own Export agent to protect their own interests in China.

If I already found a supplier, can Cosmos Asia still help me?

Yes. You can use our services for Supplier’s company verification and factory audit.
Some Suppliers may provide fake information about their company name and business license. Before starting cooperation with the new supplier and placing the order, it’s recommended to visit the factory to make sure that the Supplier is capable to fulfill your order.

I need to consolidate goods from multiple suppliers, can you deal with it?

Yes. Consolidation of Goods is a way of cutting transportation costs if you places orders to different suppliers. Cosmos Asia can help to unit your goods together and export them as one set.

Do I need to come to China to check the factory and Goods by myself?

Cosmos Asia provides services for factory verification, audit and pre-shipment inspection. Using these services for you no need to be present in China. We provide full comprehensive report including photos from production side and warehouse. Please be assured that staying in your office you will have the same picture as you were in the factory. But if you want to visit the factory Cosmos Asia can help to arrange the visit (airport pick up, travels inside of China, hotels, translators, etc.).

What the difference between Cosmos Asia and Alibaba e-commerce platform?

Cosmos Asia provides quotations only from verified reliable suppliers according to the request you specified, unlike the e-commerce platform where you can get hundreds of quotations for “almost the same product” most probably from trading companies. You need to put a lot of effort to find the right product and to understand whether you can trust supplier or not.
With our service you can spare a lot of time, because we will undertake search and selection of suppliers

Why should I choose Cosmos Asia to do sourcing in China?

We provide the most productive, creative and innovative sourcing solutions for our customers to support their global procurement by reducing the cost of direct and indirect purchasing, and to develop their own brands in the domestic and global markets.
Our value proposition:

  • Perfectionism
  • Result and Solution Oriented
  • Customer Oriented
  • Values
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Accessibility
  • Transparency