Alternatives to Alibaba.com

Global Sources

The platform was created in the year 2000 in Singapore and has a lot in common with Alibaba.com. The distinctive feature of this platform is that it is closely linked with Hong Kong trade fairs. All the sellers on this platform are authentic and reputable companies from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. If you are looking for a reliable supplier for your Amazon FBA business, Global Sources should be taken into consideration.

The platform also has a flexible search engine and a built-in tool to compare suppliers and their products.

Made-in-China

Made-in-China is currently one of the biggest B2B platforms in China and in the world. As its name suggests, this marketplace features only Chinese companies. It basically serves as a mediator between small and medium Chinese suppliers and international customers.

The site has an easy-to-use interface, allowing you to search for the necessary goods or suppliers by keywords, provinces, product categories.

TradeKey

TradeKey is a well-known international B2B platform, connecting buyers and sellers from no less then 240 countries. It was the first marketplace to require mandatory product certification and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards for additional security guarantees.

Also, the interface of this platform is available in a number of languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic.

DHgate

DHgate is one of the biggest online wholesale markets, being among the top 2000 most visited websites in the Internet. It allows buyers from around the world to buy small quantities of Chinese products at wholesale prices.

Prices are often up to 70% below normal market rate, offering substantial benefits for Amazon FBA sellers.

In the past DHgate was being accused to be a scam site. However, the management cleared those accusations by taking anti-fraud measures and raising the level of services. Nevertheless, despite all the steps taken, it is still impossible to determine the degree of reliability and trustworthiness of the manufacturer on this site.

Many products do not comply with Amazon quality standards. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid such categories as toys, electronics, baby products, cosmetics.

ExportHub

ExportHub is the youngest platform in this list, created by a group of experts in the e-commerce sphere. Their main goal was to create the best international B2B platform, helping suppliers and clients to connect and do business smartly. It all points that such expectations are justified.

ExportHub provides a range of exclusive services for the clients and gives small and medium companies the opportunity to enter international markets. Buyers can contact Support team for assistance.

EC21

EC21 is a well-known Korean B2B platform, opened in 1997. Apart from Korean companies, this platform features a lot of Chinese suppliers, looking for international customers. The company has opened offices in China, India, Malaysia and Russia.

ECVV

ECVV was opened in 2003 and is currently one of the biggest international B2B platforms. 1 million suppliers are registered on this platform with annual trade volume around $2 billion.

In addition, this platform is recommended by the Shenzhen Government and American International Business Council.

Indiamart

Indiamart is basically an Indian analogue of Alibaba.com. It is India’s largest online B2B marketplace. 1.5 million suppliers are registered on this platform and 1.6 million people visit the site daily. Just like Alibaba.com, Indiamart is oriented towards international markets.