Head Office
22/F., Vita Tower,
29 Wong Chuk Hang Rd.,
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Customer Service
Phone: (65) 6547-2800 (Singapore)
Phone: 800-870-8887 / 400-602-2028 (China)
Phone: 852 2831 0222 (Hong Kong)
Phone: 0809 070 701 (Taiwan)
Phone: 1 480 951 4400 (US)
Email: service@globalsources.com
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About Global Sources
Global Sources is a popular B2B media company founded as Asian Sources Ltd in 1970. Boasting of being one of the largest supplier directory, Global Sources operates from its headquarters at Hong Kong. The company connects buyers and suppliers and facilitates trade with China using its online marketplace, trade shows and magazines. The website claims the company caters to more than 1.5 million international buyers, including 94 of the world’s top 100 retailers. Suppliers can promote their products and services to generate more leads and orders from buyers in more than 240 countries. It’s global operations are managed from its offices at Ho Chi Minh City, Taipei, Manila, Mumbai, New Delhi, Singapore, Seoul and Hong Kong.
Part of Clarion Events Group, Global Sources organizes sourcing shows twice a year in Hong Kong. As of 2017, more than 2 million buyers have attended Global Sources trade shows. Global Sources Electronics is apparently today the world’s largest electronics sourcing trade show. There are more than 9,000 booths set up during the trade shows. The booths primarily deal with consumer electronics, mobile electronics, apparel and fashion accessories. On the website, you can browse the latest trade show’s exhibitor products. You can discover thousands of new products and suppliers online. Searches can be made by product keyword or supplier name. Product categories found include vehicle accessories, auto electronics, cameras, computers, laptops, gaming products, office electronics, robotics, home audio, televisions, batteries, LEDs, men/women fashion, footwear, luggage, apparel, furniture, art/craft supplies, stationery supplies, toys, lighting, electrics, hardware tools, sporting goods, mobile devices, MP3 players, tablets, wearable electronics, industrial machinery, industrial supplies, houseware manufacturers, home appliances, kitchen appliances, health/wellness and personal care products.
On each product listing, you will find detailed information of the manufacturer, the minimum order quantity required, the lead time, sample price, shipping information, specifications and payment terms. The listing will also have contact details of the supplier, including phone and address. Within the page, you have the option to send your inquiry directly through the private messaging. You also have the option to chat with the manufacturer. Buyers can find suppliers not only through product categories, but by top products and new products featured on the homepage. You can also see the top China suppliers and explore top 20 products by industry. You can use filters to limit search results to show only Verified Manufacturers, Verified Suppliers and Exhibitors.
Buyers can register on the website to start searching for manufacturers and suppliers. There are active buyers and verified buyers. To qualify for being recognised as active buyer, you should have attended a sourcing fair hosted by Global Sources, made an inquiry to a supplier or received a magazine after subscription. If you are a supplier, you can become a verified supplier if your business registration details have been verified by a consumer credit reporting agency or you have a valid license to manufacture goods. Subscribe on the website to receive email updates on new products, suppliers and industry news. Also subscribe to digital or print magazine to get information on top products from reliable suppliers. If you are always on the move, download the Global Sources smartphone app to find products/suppliers, get quotes and communicate with sellers. For more information or queries on registration, subscription, trade shows, cancellation, career/jobs, or others, reach the Global Sources support.
