Full-cycle business support in China – from procurement to delivery
Supplier search, procurement and OEM/ODM manufacturing in China
Turnkey air, road, rail, and sea freight delivery
Customs, certification and legal support of transactions
Forward Union is a team in China that supports businesses from procurement to delivery.
Who we are, how we work, and why entrepreneurs from around the world trust us
Our team in Yiwu and Shanghai, offices, warehouses and daily work on site
Operating principles, experience, transparency and control at every stage
Real examples of calculations, launches, and results from our clients
Cost, MOQ, budgets and project economics before launch
How clients launched brands and products with Forward Union
Experience of entrepreneurs who already work with us
Expert materials and answers to key questions about working with China
Analysis of processes, logistics, procurement and practical recommendations
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about deadlines, risks, payments, and delivery
Buying goods at the world's largest wholesale market — Futien, Yiwu City
What is the Futian Market?
Futian is the world’s largest wholesale market and a key hub of China’s manufacturing ecosystem.
This space brings together a wide range of products, dozens of industries, and real wholesale prices.
What’s on offer:
- 75,000+ pavilions and showrooms
- A wide range of product categories
- Direct access to manufacturers
- Turnkey OEM/ODM solutions
Every stage is handled in one place:
Customization, branding, packaging, and production tailored to your needs.
Why is Futian Market important for business?
- Largest concentration of manufacturers and wholesalers in China
- Direct access to factories without intermediaries
- Real wholesale prices, lower than many online platforms
- Quick search for products, ideas, and categories
- Opportunity to order OEM/ODM directly on-site
- Suitable for quick launches and small MOQs
Important considerations when working independently
- Prices are often higher for foreigners
- Complex communication without Chinese
- Risk of defective products, mis-sorting, and errors in models
- Batch quality may differ from sample
- Lack of pre-shipment inspection
- High risk of fraud in new pavilions
Advantages of working through Forward Union
- Office in Yiwu near the market
- Quality and completeness check for each item
- Photo and video reports at all stages
- Negotiations, inspection, consolidation, and packaging
- Minimal risk of defective products, mis-sorting, and delays
- Real market prices – without intermediary markups
Who is market purchasing especially suitable for? Futien
- marketplace sellers testing new categories
- OEM/ODM brands with small batches
- wholesalers seeking quality control
- startups testing products before mass production
- entrepreneurs seeking profitable procurement
What does the buyout service include?
Full turnkey buyout cycle
After receiving the application, we:
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1Request analysis and supplier search
we analyze the task and select reliable suppliers;
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2Comparison and recommendations
we compare the range and conditions and recommend the best options;
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3Checking samples
we request and check samples: quality, materials, compliance with technical specifications;
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4Agreeing on terms
we agree on price, MOQ, terms, packaging and technical details;
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5Control of each position
we control every position in the batch with photo and video recording.
Minimum quantities for most categories are 100–300 units.
After purchase, the goods are delivered to our warehouse for sorting, inspection, labeling, and preparation for shipment.
Why Choose Forward Union
How does the ransom work?
Each stage is documented with reports and documents, from the search for a factory to the arrival of the goods in your country.
We accept your specifications, analyze product parameters, and select options from factories and wholesalers. We compare prices, MOQs, production times, and terms.
We order samples from selected suppliers. We check quality, record parameters, and prepare photo and video reports.
We select the final supplier and agree on all terms: price, MOQ, deadlines, packaging, technical requirements, and branding. We prepare a contract and confirm order details.
We request an invoice, verify the details, and ensure payment is accurate.
We monitor the launch of production.
The shipment arrives at our warehouse in Yiwu, where the Forward Union team checks the quantity, condition, and quality. If necessary, we repackage, label, and sort into batches.
We consolidate shipments, prepare export documents, and organize delivery by your chosen method: air, road, sea, or multimodal.
Examples of product categories
Launch History
Real-life cases from Forward Union clients:
Frequently Asked Questions
A trip to China requires time, budget, and an understanding of the market's specifics.
We work on-site at the Futian market, fixing prices and conditions, eliminating the need for you to be present in person.
We select a supplier, negotiate, fix the price, MOQ, and terms of the deal, purchase the goods, and accept them.
For the client, this means a finished product, not a pre-order process.
We focus not on the first price offered, but on actual market offers.
Through experience and negotiations with suppliers, we achieve optimal and competitive terms for our clients.
Before purchasing, we clarify the product specifications, inspect the sample or batch, and formalize the agreement.
If the terms change, the purchase will not proceed without your consent.
Yes. We check the product's conformity with the selected item, its quantity, appearance, and basic quality.
Extended quality control is available upon request.
After purchase, the goods are accepted and delivered to our warehouse in China. If necessary, they are consolidated with other orders and prepared for onward delivery.
Yes. You receive photo and video evidence of the product, as well as a single invoice with a photo, quantity, and description of the product in Russian or English.
This allows you to verify your order before shipping.
Purchasing through us reduces the risks associated with communication, transaction terms, and product inspection.
You save time and money and can start working with China without traveling.
Yes. Many suppliers and factories in the Futian market operate on OEM and ODM models.
We help identify suitable items and support the entire process, from negotiating with suppliers to setting up production under your brand.
Do you want to buy goods from the Futien market without intermediaries?
Submit a request – Forward Union will select a supplier, inspect the product, and organize turnkey delivery.
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Forward Union is not a cargo agency or a middleman.
Forward Union is your own on-site team that works daily for your project: visiting factories, negotiating, checking quality, supervising packaging, and arranging official delivery.
We’ve been living and working in China since 2009.
Officially registered in China and Hong Kong, we have an export license, our own warehouses, and staff in Yiwu and Guangzhou.
This allows us to provide transparent, secure, and predictable turnkey deliveries to Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, the CIS, and Europe.
We’re your own on-site team that works daily for your project: visiting factories, negotiating, checking quality, supervising packaging, and arranging official delivery.
We’ve been living and working in China since 2009.
Officially registered in China and Hong Kong, we have an export license, our own warehouses, and staff in Yiwu and Guangzhou.
This allows us to provide transparent, secure, and predictable turnkey deliveries to Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, the CIS, and Europe.
Forward Union is not a cargo handler or an intermediary.
We are your own on-site team that works daily on your project: visiting factories, negotiating, checking quality, overseeing packaging, and organizing official delivery.
We have been living and working in China since 2009.
Officially registered in China and Hong Kong, we have an export license, our own warehouses, and staff in Yiwu and Guangzhou.
This allows us to provide transparent, secure, and predictable turnkey deliveries to Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, the CIS, and Europe.
This is your own on-site team that works daily on your project: visiting factories, negotiating, checking quality, supervising packaging, and organizing official delivery.
We’ve been living and working in China since 2009.
Officially registered in China and Hong Kong, we have an export license, our own warehouses, and staff in Yiwu and Guangzhou.
This allows us to provide transparent, secure, and predictable turnkey deliveries to Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, the CIS, and Europe.