China Direct Sourcing — Ireland
Skip the middlemen.
Pay the factory price.
Buy direct from the factory floor in China — and cut 35–60% off Irish wholesale prices. QC before it ships, no Alibaba middlemen, no trading-company markups. An Irish-led team sourcing direct for Irish businesses.
A selection of brands we have worked with
Why every Irish business
should buy direct from China
Every Irish business buying Chinese goods through a wholesaler or trading company is paying for layers of margin they don't need.
Factory gate pricing — not three markups stacked on top
You pay what the factory charges. Not what the Alibaba trading company adds on top. Not what the Irish wholesaler adds on top of that. Direct relationships built over 18 years mean the price is real.
Your goods are inspected at the factory before they ship
Every order is physically inspected before a container is sealed. If it fails, it stays. You don't pay freight on goods that aren't right — and you don't get a nasty surprise on the Dublin docks.
CE marking and EU compliance verified at source
We verify certifications at the factory, not at customs. Construction materials, electronics, apparel — all checked against EU and Irish standards before anything leaves China.
Most "factories" on Alibaba are trading companies in disguise
Trading companies on Alibaba typically add 20–40% margin while presenting themselves as manufacturers. We source in person, directly from the factory floor, with relationships that go back years.
Built around the way
Irish businesses actually buy
Five buyer profiles we work with most. Find the one closest to your business — or get in touch if your model sits across more than one.
See every category we source →Construction & Building Materials
CE-marked plywood, insulation, fixtures and finishes — verified to EN standards before the container is sealed. No NSAI surprises at Dublin Port.
For contractors & merchants →Modular & Residential Homes
Sandwich panel systems, container-based builds, prefab cabins, and full modular units — engineered to EU spec, shipped flat-pack or fully fitted.
For developers & builders →Retail & Wholesale Importers
Stock products, repeat orders, container-scale volume. Factory-direct pricing across electronics, pet supplies, homeware and more — MOQs typically from €4k.
For retailers & distributors →Heavy Machinery — Inland-China Direct
Concrete pumps from Changsha (Sany), crushers from Zhengzhou, tractors from Luoyang YTO, excavators from Xuzhou XCMG, forklifts from Hefei Heli. 25–45% under UK dealer.
For plant hire, quarries & fleet operators →Furniture — Home, Outdoor & Contract
Direct from the Foshan furniture cluster. Residential, outdoor, and hospitality fit-out — bedroom, FF&E, restaurant, and hotel projects under one supplier base.
For retailers, hotels & fit-out →Private Label & Custom Manufacturing
Your spec, your branding, your packaging. OEM and ODM sourcing with factory vetting, sample management, and IP-aware supplier selection.
For brands & product owners →Not sure where you fit?
If your business model crosses categories — or you're not seeing yours listed — send a quick brief. Ten minutes is enough to figure out whether direct sourcing is right for you.
Talk it through →Four steps from brief
to goods in Ireland
- 1
You brief us
Product, quantity, spec, timeline. Ten minutes via email or WhatsApp is enough to get started. No long forms.
- 2
We find the right factory
Our China team visits the factory, negotiates direct, and sends you a sourcing report with vetted suppliers, FOB pricing, and lead times.
- 3
QC before it ships
Physical inspection at the factory. CE compliance verified. Failures get fixed in China — not on the Dublin docks.
- 4
Shipped to Ireland
Freight, documentation, customs coordination — all handled. You get landed goods at factory-gate value.
Two bases.
Reach across all of China.
Zhengzhou puts our team in the centre of Eastern China's manufacturing heartland. Every major industrial city — Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Wuhan — is within 2–3 hours by high-speed rail.
Shenzhen gives direct access to Guangdong's consumer goods cluster: electronics in Huaqiangbei, furniture in Foshan, pet accessories in Guangzhou, hardware in Dongguan.
No other Ireland-facing sourcing service has this dual-province setup.
See the full network →Frequently asked questions
- What is a China sourcing agent?
- A China sourcing agent acts as your on-the-ground representative in China. They identify factories, vet suppliers, negotiate prices, conduct pre-shipment quality control inspections, and coordinate freight to your destination. Ériu Sourcing operates from Zhengzhou and Shenzhen with 18 years of established factory relationships across all major manufacturing categories.
- How much can I save buying direct from Chinese factories?
- Irish businesses typically save 35–60% compared to buying through Irish wholesalers or Alibaba trading companies. These savings come from eliminating two or three layers of margin: the Chinese trading company markup (15–40%), the European importer markup, and the Irish distributor margin. The exact saving depends on product category, volume, and your current wholesale pricing.
- What is the difference between Ériu Sourcing and buying on Alibaba?
- Most suppliers on Alibaba are trading companies, not factories — they add 20–40% margin while presenting themselves as manufacturers. There is no physical verification, no pre-shipment inspection, and no CE compliance check possible through Alibaba alone. Ériu Sourcing provides direct factory access with physical on-site visits, factory-gate price negotiation, and independent pre-shipment QC before a container is sealed.
- Do you handle CE marking and EU compliance for Chinese imports?
- Yes. CE compliance is verified at source — at the factory in China — before any goods leave the country. We check certification documentation, test reports, and product specifications against EU and Irish standards. For construction materials, electronics, and apparel, full compliance documentation is provided with every order.
- What minimum order is required to use Ériu Sourcing?
- Ériu Sourcing works with businesses across all sizes. Minimum order quantities are set by individual factories and vary by product category — typically ranging from €3,000 to €10,000 per order depending on the product. Factory-specific MOQs are advised as part of the initial brief stage, before any commitment is made.
Ready to pay factory prices?
Tell us what you're looking for. We'll come back with real factory pricing, a supplier shortlist, and a timeline — no hard sell, no long process. Direct reply from Noel within 24 hours.