SV-04 · Service
A sourcing agent works on your side: finding suitable factories, comparing quotes, handling samples, negotiating, visiting suppliers and following production until goods ship. It's especially useful if you don't speak Chinese or can't be in Shenzhen. Some agents are small teams; others are foreign-owned firms with project managers and engineers.
British-owned: UK contracting company plus a licensed Shenzhen entity
Shenzhen · LonggangBuilt for small overseas businesses and low-MOQ, multi-SKU orders
Shenzhen · NanshanUK-educated founders bridging Western design and Shenzhen manufacturing
Shenzhen · FutianEngineer-founder with 15 years of factory QC and product development before starting it in 2012
Shenzhen · NanshanGerman-founded (2012) design-to-production firm with Berlin and Shenzhen offices
Shenzhen · Bao'anEnglish-speaking NPI partner for startups, builds from 5 units
Shenzhen · LonghuaNew Zealand-owned sourcing agency in Luohu, Shenzhen
Shenzhen · LuohuFounded in Taipei in 1984 by Colombian engineer Ed Sanchez
Shenzhen · NanshanFounded by quality engineer Renaud Anjoran, author of QualityInspection.org
Hong KongGet 3 quotes
Describe the part once. We send it to up to 3 shops that fit, and they quote you directly.
Commonly a percentage of the order value, a fixed fee, or a retainer. Ask for the model in writing.
Agents coordinate suppliers; NPI partners also take engineering responsibility from prototype to production.