Source furniture directly from Foshan to Ireland
Foshan in Guangdong Province is the world's largest furniture manufacturing cluster, producing an estimated 30–40% of all furniture exported globally. Every major furniture style — residential, commercial, hospitality, outdoor — is produced here at scale. Ériu Sourcing operates from Shenzhen, 45 minutes from Foshan, with direct factory relationships built over 18 years.
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- 40—55% Typical saving vs Irish wholesale
- 18 yrs China factory experience
- 8—14 wks Typical lead time to Ireland
- €8k—€20k Min. order range
Where furniture & furnishings is made in China
Foshan (Guangdong) • Guangzhou (Guangdong)
Foshan's furniture manufacturing zone spans multiple districts including Lecong, Longjiang, and Shunde — each specialising in different categories from upholstered sofas to flat-pack office furniture. Factory prices here are the same prices IKEA and major European furniture chains pay — minus their 150–200% retail markup.
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Furniture & Furnishings — products we source directly
- ✓ Residential sofas, dining sets, and bedroom furniture
- ✓ Office furniture and commercial fit-out
- ✓ Hospitality FF&E — hotel, restaurant, and bar furniture
- ✓ Outdoor and garden furniture
- ✓ Custom upholstered pieces
- ✓ Flat-pack and ready-to-assemble furniture
Specific products we source in furniture & furnishings
Deeper, product-specific guides covering manufacturing region, technical specification, EU compliance, and landed-cost context for Ireland.
- Luoyang, Henan Province
Steel office furniture — Luoyang Henan cluster-direct to Ireland & the UK
Source steel lockers, filing cabinets, shelving and dormitory beds direct from the Luoyang cluster — China's largest steel-furniture base. 50–60% below trade.
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Panel bedroom furniture — Lankao Henan factory-direct to Irish residential trade
Source flat-pack wardrobes, chests and bedside cabinets direct from the Lankao Henan panel-furniture cluster. Value-tier, 55–65% below Irish trade.
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CE compliance verified at source — not at Dublin Port
Furniture sourced through Ériu Sourcing is verified for relevant EU safety standards. Fire resistance testing documentation for upholstered pieces provided on request.
Every order includes full compliance documentation. Goods that do not meet Irish and EU standards stay in China at the factory's cost — you do not pay freight on non-compliant products.
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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 furniture & furnishings factories in Foshan (Guangdong). 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 Ireland
Sea freight from China to Ireland in 8—14 wks. Full documentation for Dublin Port customs clearance provided.
Sourcing furniture & furnishings from China — the full picture
Foshan's furniture manufacturing zone is not one district but a network of specialised clusters — Lecong and Longjiang for upholstered pieces and soft furnishings, Shunde for flat-pack and office furniture, and Dali for high-end residential. A buyer visiting Foshan for the first time faces a market of over 5,000 separate factories across these districts.
For Irish retailers and hospitality projects, the practical question is not whether to buy from Foshan — virtually all mid-to-high-volume furniture buyers in Europe do — but how to navigate it without a trading company absorbing the margin. Ériu Sourcing's Shenzhen presence (45 minutes from Foshan by road) means factory visits, sample approvals, and pre-shipment QC are conducted in person, not by video call.
How a Foshan furniture container works for Irish buyers
A standard 40ft high-cube container carries approximately 50–70 CBM of furniture volume, depending on how pieces are flat-packed and bundled. This is typically sufficient for a hotel bedroom programme of 10–15 rooms, a full restaurant seating programme of 40–60 covers, or a retail store stock of 40–60 residential pieces.
Import duty on furniture from China to Ireland under current EU tariffs runs at 5.6–6.3% depending on HS code. VAT at 23% applies on the CIF value plus duty. Ériu Sourcing provides a full duty-inclusive landed cost estimate before commitment — so the saving versus Irish trade quotes is calculated on a like-for-like basis.
EU compliance for furniture imported from China
The key compliance requirements for furniture from China to Ireland are fire resistance testing (EN 1021 for upholstered pieces in commercial settings), chemical safety under REACH for upholstery materials and surface coatings, and packaging marking requirements. These are not insurmountable — Foshan factories producing for European markets routinely provide EN 1021 test reports. Ériu Sourcing requests and verifies the relevant documentation at the factory before shipment.
A hotel bedroom furniture package sourced direct from Foshan typically arrives landed in Ireland at 40–45% of the cost quoted by Irish trade furniture suppliers for comparable specification — even after import duty, sea freight, and pre-shipment QC costs.
Furniture & Furnishings — sourcing questions answered
How much can Irish businesses save sourcing furniture directly from Foshan?
Irish businesses sourcing furniture directly from Foshan factories typically save 40–55% compared to buying from Irish or UK furniture wholesalers. A hotel bedroom furniture package sourced direct from Foshan typically arrives landed in Ireland at 40–45% of the cost quoted by Irish trade furniture suppliers for comparable specification.
Can you source custom furniture from China for Irish hospitality projects?
Yes. Foshan factories are experienced in custom hospitality FF&E — hotel bedroom furniture, restaurant seating, bar units, and lobby furniture can all be produced to specification with branded fabric options and custom finishes. Minimum quantities apply and lead times are typically 10–14 weeks for custom pieces.
Is it safe to import furniture directly from Chinese factories to Ireland?
With pre-shipment quality control conducted at the Foshan factory before container sealing, the risk is substantially lower than ordering without inspection. QC checks product dimensions, finish quality, and construction against your approved sample. Goods that fail inspection stay in China at the factory's cost.
What is the import duty on furniture from China to Ireland?
Furniture from China to Ireland typically attracts EU import duty of 5.6–6.3% depending on the specific HS code (product type). VAT at 23% applies on the CIF value (cost + insurance + freight) plus duty. Ériu Sourcing provides full landed cost estimates including duty and freight before any commitment is made.
Can I see furniture samples before placing a full production order?
Yes. An approved pre-production sample is agreed before bulk production begins. Factory samples are shipped by air freight and the sample cost is typically credited against the production order. For hospitality projects, samples of each bedroom furniture piece are approved on-site in Foshan before the production run begins.
What fire resistance standards apply to furniture imported from China for Irish commercial premises?
Upholstered furniture in Irish commercial settings (hotels, restaurants, pubs) must meet EN 1021 fire resistance standards (cigarette test and match test). Foshan factories producing for European markets can provide EN 1021 test reports. Ériu Sourcing requests and verifies this documentation before shipment for all hospitality furniture orders.
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