Source furniture directly from Foshan factories
Foshan in Guangdong Province is the world's largest furniture manufacturing cluster, producing an estimated 75% of China's furniture output and anchoring the largest furniture trading hub on earth. Every major furniture style, residential, commercial, hospitality, outdoor, is produced here at scale. Ériu Sourcing works from Shenzhen, about 45 minutes from Foshan by high-speed rail, with direct factory relationships built over 18 years.
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- 40–55% Typical saving vs local wholesale
- 18 yrs China factory experience
- 8–14 wks Typical lead time
- €8k–€20k Min. order range
Where furniture & furnishings is made in China
Foshan (Guangdong) • Guangzhou (Guangdong)
Foshan's furniture manufacturing zone spans several districts including Lecong, Longjiang, and Shunde, each specialising in different categories from upholstered sofas to flat-pack office furniture. Factory prices here are the prices the large furniture chains pay, before their 150–200% retail markup.
See our full China network →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, compliance for your market, and landed-cost context.
- 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.
Read the guide → - Lankao County, Henan Province
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.
Read the guide →
Compliance checked at the factory, not at your port
Ask about compliance documentation →Furniture is checked against the safety standards your market requires, such as EN standards for Europe. Fire resistance test documents for upholstered pieces are available on request.
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 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 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 furniture & furnishings from China, the full picture
Foshan's furniture 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 first-time buyer faces over 5,000 separate factories across these districts.
For retailers and hospitality projects, the question is not whether to buy from Foshan. Most mid-to-high-volume furniture buyers already do, through someone. The question is how to buy there without a trading company taking the margin. Our Shenzhen team is about 45 minutes from Foshan by high-speed rail, so factory visits, sample approvals and pre-shipment QC happen in person, not by video call.
How a Foshan furniture container works
A standard 40ft high-cube container carries approximately 50–70 CBM of furniture, depending on how pieces are flat-packed and bundled. That is typically enough for a hotel bedroom programme of 10–15 rooms, a restaurant seating programme of 40–60 covers, or a retail stock of 40–60 residential pieces.
Import duty and VAT or GST depend on the HS code and your market. We quote the full landed cost for your country, including freight, duty and import tax, before you commit, so you compare like for like against your current supplier. For the US, tariffs on Chinese goods change often, so we quote the duty on the day you order.
Compliance for furniture imported from China
The main checks are fire resistance for upholstered pieces, chemical safety for upholstery materials and surface coatings, and packaging marking. In Europe that means EN 1021 for upholstered furniture in commercial settings and REACH for chemicals. The UK has its own furniture fire safety rules, and other markets set their own standards. Foshan factories making for export routinely provide the test reports. We request and check the right documents at the factory before shipment.
A hotel bedroom furniture package sourced direct from Foshan typically lands at 40–45% of the cost quoted by local trade furniture suppliers for comparable specification, even after import duty, sea freight and pre-shipment QC.
Furniture & Furnishings, sourcing questions answered
How much can businesses save sourcing furniture directly from Foshan?
Businesses buying directly from Foshan factories typically save 40–55% compared with local furniture wholesalers. A hotel bedroom furniture package sourced direct from Foshan typically lands at 40–45% of the cost quoted by local trade furniture suppliers for comparable specification.
Can you source custom furniture from China for 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 made 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?
With pre-shipment quality control at the Foshan factory before the container is sealed, the risk is much lower than ordering without inspection. QC checks dimensions, finish 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?
It depends on the HS code and the market you import into. Duty and VAT or GST vary, so we quote the full landed cost for your country, 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. Our market pages set out the rules for each country.
Can I see furniture samples before placing a full production order?
Yes. A pre-production sample is approved before bulk production begins. Factory samples are sent by air freight and the sample cost is typically credited against the production order. For hospitality projects, samples of each bedroom piece are approved on site in Foshan before the production run starts.
What fire resistance standards apply to furniture imported from China for commercial premises?
It depends on your market. In Europe, upholstered furniture in hotels, restaurants and bars must meet EN 1021 (cigarette and match test). The UK has its own furniture fire safety rules, and other markets set their own. Foshan factories making for export can provide the test reports, and we request and check them before shipment for all hospitality furniture orders.
What buyers say about sourcing furniture & furnishings with us
When we were looking to import sofas directly from China to Ireland, a friend recommended Ériu Sourcing. It's great to work with another Irish person on the ground in China who understands what we need, can convey that exactly to the factory, and then QC-checks everything before shipping. They even helped us get our branding on the large sofa boxes at no extra cost.
Fiona B. Furniture retailer · Midlands, Ireland Verified client
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