Sourcing quantity
Most product sourcing requests start from 50 units so the team can review suitable supplier options.
A China sourcing agent for products you want to test, brand, or import
Shiplox compares supplier options in China and brings MOQ, sample cost, product cost, and available route estimates together before you approve a purchase.
No connected store required
Unlimited sourcing requests
Private chat with a sourcing agent
Standard requests are usually reviewed within 24h
Most requests start from 50 units
Request #SR-2405-0187
ActiveIllustrative example — not a live supplier quote
Your agent: Shiplox team
Gym duffel bag
Material: polyester
Color: black
Size: medium
Logo: yes, front
Target MOQ
100-500 units
Destination
United States
Estimated product and route cost
$8.42
Sample from
$25
Lead time
10-12 days
For merchants and teams sourcing products from China
New ecommerce merchants
Product founders
Offline retailers
Creators and agencies
Marketplace sellers
Established brands
Private-label buyers
Most requests start from 50+ units
Response timing
Standard requests are usually reviewed within 24 hours. Complex or custom products can take longer.
Store connection
You can submit a sourcing request without Shopify or another connected store.
Costs before approval
Quotes separate the available product, sample, packaging, and route estimates for review before payment.
Compare approaches
Shiplox and direct Alibaba sourcing
See when direct supplier contact fits and when a managed sourcing workflow may be more practical.
Review checklist
Reviewing a China purchasing agent
Check fees, samples, quality checks, communication, and fulfillment support before choosing an agent.
Product ideas
Product trend ideas for 2026
Use trends as references, then validate supplier cost, MOQ, product fit, and available shipping routes.
How sourcing with Shiplox works
1
Send your request
Describe the product and add specifications, images, or links.
2
Search and compare
The team reviews supplier options, MOQ, sample paths, and quote fit.
3
Review supplier quotes
Receive available options with MOQ, price, sample cost, and lead time.
4
Use your private agent chat
Ask questions and keep supplier decisions linked to the sourcing request.
5
Choose the next step
Approve a sample or quote only when the details work for your business.
What the sourcing team reviews before you approve costs
The useful answer is not only the lowest unit price. It is whether the product, supplier, sample, packaging, route, and next operating step fit the request.
Supplier option and quoted factory price
MOQ and target quantity fit
Sample cost and sample timing
Material, color, size, and quality notes
Packaging, logo, and private-label options
Available route estimate for the stated destination
Quality-check and warehouse-intake needs
Whether the product is suitable for a controlled test
Stop comparing supplier messages by hand
Shiplox organizes the first review before you spend days negotiating details that may not fit the request.
Managing it yourself
Using Shiplox
Message suppliers across Alibaba, 1688, Taobao, or separate WhatsApp contacts.
Send one product reference and keep the supplier search organized in Shiplox.
Work out whether MOQ, sample price, and shipping terms are comparable.
Review MOQ, sample, product cost, and available route details together.
Compare quotes that present packaging, freight, and handling differently.
Review the available product and third-party cost lines in a consistent format.
Start again when you later need quality checks, storage, or fulfillment.
Keep the request connected as the product moves from quote to approved inventory and fulfillment.
Product requests Shiplox can review
You do not need a perfect specification sheet. A useful reference and a clear target quantity are enough to begin the review.
Private-label product
Request a product with your logo, packaging, color, material, or other defined requirements.
Image-based search
Send an image from social media, a marketplace, or another reference and request comparable supplier options.
Supplier comparison
Share suppliers you have already found and request a clearer comparison of price, quality, MOQ, and next steps.
Sourcing questions, answered
The sourcing flow is designed for merchants who need product clarity first and store automation later.
Do I need a Shopify store before requesting sourcing help?
No. You can submit a product sourcing request before connecting Shopify. A store connection becomes useful later for supported product, order, fulfillment, and tracking workflows.
Can I submit only a product image?
Yes. The Shiplox sourcing form accepts product links, images, product names, and written notes. Clear quantities, specifications, and destination details help the team review the request.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Shiplox sourcing requests currently require at least 50 units per product. Some suppliers, materials, packaging, or customization may require a higher quantity.
What happens after I receive a quote?
You can request clarification, review another option, approve a sample, or plan an inventory order. Any later warehouse and fulfillment work follows the approved request and available route.