An overview of China's electronics sector — scale, geography, product categories, and what importers need to know about the supply chain in 2026. China produces roughly 40% of the world's electronics by value. Its electronics exports exceeded $800 billion in 2025.
A practical guide to finding legitimate China electronics manufacturers — not traders — for hardware buyers and electronics importers. The central problem with finding China electronics manufacturing companies is that most listings you'll find on Alibaba, Global Sources, and Made-in-China. com a...
A practical guide to China's electronics manufacturing cities — Shenzhen, Dongguan, Yiwu, and Suzhou — and when to source from each. China's electronics manufacturing is not concentrated in one city. Buyers who fly into Shenzhen and assume they can source everything there are making a navigable...
A comparison of China electronics sourcing platforms — what each is for, who uses them, and how to avoid the common mistakes on each. There are six main platforms buyers encounter when they start sourcing electronics from China. They look similar from the outside — product listings, supplier pr...
How to enter the Chinese electronics supply chain: supplier selection, factory audits, compliance, and first-shipment strategy for hardware buyers. Entering the Chinese electronics supply chain for the first time takes 4–6 months if you plan it. It takes 12–18 months if you don't.
A practical guide to importing electronics from China to the EU — CE marking under RED, customs duty rates, VAT on import, and CBAM considerations. Importing electronics from China to the EU means navigating three separate compliance layers: CE marking (mandatory for market access), EU customs d...