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But is that really true?
Keep reading, and learn if 1688.com suppliers are really offering lower prices, how to pay them and if they even have export licenses.
What is 1688.com?
1688.com is a B2B supplier directory owned by Alibaba Group. Just like Alibaba.com, 1688.com is a portal where you can find factories, wholesalers, and trading companies, in virtually any industry.
So why is it called 1688.com and not Alibaba.cn? In Chinese, 1688 reads as “Yao Liu Ba Ba”, which (kind of) sounds like Alibaba.
Substituting words for similar-sounding numbers is common in China and all over Asia.
What is the difference between 1688.com and Alibaba.com?
The difference between the two is that 1688.com is exclusively for domestic trade. Alibaba.com has been export-focused since day 1.
This is why 1688.com is in Chinese, while Alibaba.com is in English, and has translations in French, Spanish and other major languages.
Are 1688.com for wholesalers or factories?
Both. 1688.com is not limited to wholesalers or factories. Instead, you can find the same types of suppliers here, as you find on Alibaba.com.
Many suppliers actually have company pages on both Alibaba.com and 1688.com.
One for international buyers, and one for domestic ones.
Can I find cheaper products on 1688.com?
Many importers believe that Chinese suppliers offer lower prices to domestic buyers. This is often true, but not for the reasons you might think.
Suppliers tend to quote higher prices to European and American customers, for quality reasons.
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