Source electronics directly from Shenzhen factories
Shenzhen is the electronics manufacturing capital of the world. Huaqiangbei, the world's largest electronics market, covering over 100,000 sq metres, is where every major global brand sources components, accessories, and finished goods. Ériu Sourcing has a permanent base in Shenzhen with direct factory access across consumer electronics, IT hardware, cables, and smart devices. We ship to importers from Ireland to Australia.
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- 40–55% Typical saving vs local wholesale
- 18 yrs China factory experience
- 6–10 wks Typical lead time
- €5k–€15k Min. order range
Where electronics & technology is made in China
Shenzhen (Huaqiangbei) • Zhengzhou (Foxconn cluster)
Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen is a 1km² electronics district with over 20,000 verified suppliers. Factory-level access here means buying at the same price as the big regional distributors, before they add their 60–100% markup. The Zhengzhou Foxconn cluster adds capacity for high-volume basic electronics and accessories.
See our full China network →Electronics & Technology, products we source directly
- Consumer electronics and accessories
- Cables, chargers, and USB hardware
- IT peripherals and networking equipment
- Smart home devices and IoT products
- Commercial and industrial electronics
- Phone accessories and screen protectors
Specific products we source in electronics & technology
Deeper, product-specific guides covering manufacturing region, technical specification, compliance for your market, and landed-cost context.
- Guangdong
CCTV & IP security cameras, factory-direct from Shenzhen
IP/CCTV cameras and NVR systems direct from Shenzhen: PoE, 4K, ONVIF, white-label, with compliance documents matched to your market. Shipped worldwide.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Network switches & Wi-Fi equipment, factory-direct from Shenzhen
Managed and PoE switches, routers and Wi-Fi 6 access points direct from Shenzhen, white-label or branded, with compliance matched to your market. Shipped worldwide.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Smart home & IoT devices, factory-direct from Shenzhen
White-label smart plugs, switches, sensors and gateways from Shenzhen: Matter, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, with cybersecurity rules checked for your market. Shipped worldwide.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Commercial digital signage & displays, factory-direct from Shenzhen
Commercial digital signage, touchscreens and high-brightness displays direct from Shenzhen, energy-label and safety paperwork checked for your market. Shipped worldwide.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
POS hardware & barcode scanners, factory-direct from Shenzhen
EPOS terminals, barcode scanners, receipt printers and cash drawers direct from Shenzhen, white-label or branded, compliance matched to your market. Shipped worldwide.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Phone replacement screens, tested in Shenzhen before they ship to Ireland
Replacement screens for iPhone and Samsung, bought in Shenzhen and tested one by one before they ship to Irish phone shops. In-cell, OLED and genuine pulls.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Phone replacement batteries, capacity-tested and shipped legally to Ireland
Capacity-tested replacement batteries for iPhone and Samsung, with UN38.3 reports and lawful dangerous-goods shipping from Shenzhen to Irish phone shops.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Charging ports, back glass, cameras and the small parts that keep a repair bench running
Charging-port flexes, back glass, cameras, speakers and small parts for iPhone and Samsung repairs, sourced in Shenzhen and checked before they ship to Ireland.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Phone accessories for Irish phone shops, factory-direct from Shenzhen
Screen protectors, cases, USB-C chargers and earbuds for Irish phone shops, sourced factory-direct in Shenzhen with CE, RED and common-charger rules checked.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Smartwatches and wearables, factory-direct from Shenzhen
Smartwatches, fitness bands, kids' GPS watches and straps from Shenzhen factories, own-brand or stock, with radio and cybersecurity rules checked for your market.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Action cameras and wearable cameras, factory-direct from Shenzhen
Action cameras, clip-on body cameras and dash cams from Shenzhen factories, sample-tested, with radio, charger and data rules checked for your market.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Wholesale refurbished phones, graded and checked before they ship to Ireland
Graded refurbished iPhones and Samsungs for Irish phone shops: IMEI and lock checks, battery health and function tests done in Shenzhen before shipping.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Home battery storage, factory-direct from Huizhou and Shenzhen
LiFePO4 home batteries and hybrid inverters from the Huizhou and Shenzhen battery cluster, grid-code and battery paperwork checked for your market.
Read the guide → - Guangdong
Portable power stations, factory-direct from Shenzhen
Portable power stations and folding solar panels from Shenzhen for retailers and own brands, capacity-tested, with UN38.3 and safety paperwork for your market.
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Compliance checked at the factory, not at your port
Ask about compliance documentation →CE and UKCA for Europe and the UK, FCC for the US, ISED for Canada, RCM for Australia, plus RoHS and the approvals your market needs. Checked at the factory before shipment, with test reports on every order.
Every order includes full compliance documentation. Goods that do not meet the standards for your market stay in China at the factory's cost, you do not pay freight on non-compliant products.
From your brief to goods landed at your door
Send a brief
Product name, quantity, quality grade, and target price. A photo or reference product is helpful. No commitment required to get a quote.
Factory identification
We identify and physically visit shortlisted electronics & technology factories in Shenzhen (Huaqiangbei). Factory-gate pricing negotiated directly.
Pre-shipment QC
Finished goods inspected at the factory before the container is sealed. Compliance documentation verified. Failed goods stay in China.
Freight to your market
Sea, rail, air or express to your port or door, with the carrier schedule confirmed in your quote. Full documentation for customs clearance provided.
Sourcing electronics & technology from China, the full picture
Most electronics sold around the world are made in China, but very little of it is bought factory-direct. The usual chain runs from a Shenzhen manufacturer to a Hong Kong or Guangdong trading company, then a regional importer, then a local distributor. Each step adds 20–40% margin.
Buying factory-direct from Shenzhen cuts out the trading company and the importer. You buy from the same factories the large chains use, at the price they pay.
Electronics compliance: what importers need to check
Every market has its own rules for electronics. In the EU, products need CE marking under the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), the Radio Equipment Directive (RED for wireless products), and RoHS. The UK uses UKCA alongside CE. The US needs FCC authorisation for anything that emits radio frequency, Canada needs ISED, and Australia needs RCM. We confirm which rules apply to your product and your market, then check them at the Shenzhen factory before shipment, not when the goods reach your port.
A common mistake is accepting a third-party "CE certificate" issued by a Chinese certification body. These have no legal standing in the EU. Genuine CE compliance needs an EU Declaration of Conformity signed by the manufacturer or authorised representative, referencing the relevant harmonised standards and backed by a technical file. The same principle holds elsewhere: the paperwork has to match what your market's regulator expects. That is what we obtain and check for every electronics order.
Import duty and landed cost for electronics from China
Duty and VAT or GST depend on the product's HS code and the market you import into. We quote a full landed cost for your country, including freight, duty and import tax, before you commit. For the US, tariffs on Chinese goods change often, so we quote the duty on the day you order. Our market pages for the UK, Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, the UAE and South Africa set out the rules for each.
A typical Shenzhen electronics order lands at 40–55% below the price quoted by local trade distributors for the same specification, even after import duty, sea freight and customs clearance.
How an Irish business sourced electronics & technology direct from China
Read the Electronics Retail case study to see the actual savings, lead times, and compliance process on a real order.
Electronics & Technology, sourcing questions answered
Can you source electronics from China with the right certification for my market?
Yes. We check CE and UKCA for Europe and the UK, FCC for the US, ISED for Canada, RCM for Australia, RoHS, and whatever else your market needs, at the Shenzhen factory before shipment. Goods that fail stay in China, so you do not pay freight on non-compliant products.
What electronics can you source directly from Shenzhen?
Ériu Sourcing sources consumer electronics accessories, cables and chargers, IT hardware and peripherals, smart home devices, networking equipment, phone accessories, and industrial electronics directly from Shenzhen manufacturers. Direct access to Huaqiangbei means factory-gate pricing.
How much can retailers save sourcing electronics directly from China?
Electronics retailers typically save 40–55% on landed cost compared with buying through local or regional trade distributors. The saving comes from removing the importer and distributor margins, which together typically add 60–100% onto the China factory price.
Do I need an import licence to import electronics from China?
Most markets do not need a special licence for everyday consumer electronics, but you will usually need an importer registration, such as an EORI number in the UK or EU. Check the market page for your country. We supply the commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading your customs broker needs.
What is the difference between genuine CE marking and a CE certificate issued in China?
Genuine CE marking needs an EU Declaration of Conformity signed by the manufacturer or EU authorised representative, referencing specific harmonised EU standards and backed by a technical file. A "CE certificate" from a Chinese third-party body has no legal standing in the EU. We obtain and check proper compliance documents for your market, not Chinese third-party certificates.
What import duty applies to electronics from China?
It depends on the HS code and where you import into. Duty and VAT or GST vary by product and market, so we confirm the rate for each item and quote the full landed cost, including freight, duty and import tax, before you commit. For the US, tariffs change often and we quote the duty on the day you order.
Get factory-direct electronics & technology pricing for your business
Send a brief, product, quantity, timeline. We come back with factory-level pricing, a supplier shortlist, and a clear plan. No obligation.