Dropshipping from China · For members

Dropshipping from China,done properly.

We don't take one-off orders from sellers we've never worked with. We dropship for our members: we find the product, check the supplier, build the page and handle every order, month after month.

One monthly membership covers product sourcing, a ready-to-sell landing page for each product, and order handling with tracking. The goods and shipping are passed on at cost.

  • Mandarin-speaking team
  • Australian business
  • Cancel anytime

Every price, membership and one-off, is on one page. See pricing

✓Members onlyWe know your products and suppliers
Packing an order into a shipping box
Every order handled
Online store open on a laptop
A page for each product
Branded packaging with a custom sticker
Your brand on the box

Why members only

A one-off order from a stranger is a gamble. For you and for us.

Single-unit orders from a supplier nobody has checked are where most dropshipping goes wrong: wrong items, slow shipping, no one to chase. Working month to month lets us do it properly.

We know your products

We stick with the suppliers we've checked for you, so problems show up early, before your customer sees them.

Someone chases every order

We place the orders in Mandarin, send you tracking and follow up on anything late, missing or wrong.

Costs you can plan

One monthly fee for our work. The goods, freight and duties are passed on at cost, and you approve them before you pay.

How it works

Five steps, then it repeats every month

1

Pick a plan

Choose the plan that fits how much you sell. Pay monthly online, change plans or cancel anytime.

2

Send your product ideas

A link, a photo or just an idea. We source options, compare suppliers and prices, and come back with our pick.

3

We build the landing page

Photos, description, pricing and a checkout button for each product you choose, on your own domain if you have one.

4

We place the orders

When sales come in, you approve and pay for the goods. We order from the supplier and check items before they ship (Growth and Pro).

5

Track and repeat

We send tracking and follow up on any problems. Your allowance resets every month.

Need stock held in Australia? We arrange partner warehouses for receiving, relabelling and local delivery, at cost. Full membership details

Membership plans

Three plans. Dropshipping is included in all of them.

Every plan includes product sourcing, product landing pages and order handling. Pick the one that fits how many orders you send each month. Prices and the first-month offer are on our pricing page.

Starter

For new sellers testing their first products.

  • 3 product searches a month
  • 1 new landing page a month (up to 3 live)
  • Up to 20 orders handled a month
  • 1 consultation call a month (30 min)
  • 1 free sample check a month in China
  • Replies within 2 business days
  • 20% off all one-off services
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Growth

For sellers with steady orders who want to add products.

  • 8 product searches a month
  • 3 new landing pages a month (up to 10 live)
  • Up to 100 orders handled a month
  • 2 consultation calls a month (30 min)
  • 3 free sample checks a month in China
  • Supplier photo checks on selected orders
  • Supplier price negotiation
  • Replies within 1 business day

Pro

For established stores that want a hands-on China team.

  • 20 product searches a month
  • 6 new landing pages a month (up to 25 live)
  • Up to 300 orders handled a month
  • 4 consultation calls a month (30 min)
  • Unlimited free sample checks in China
  • Supplier photo checks on every batch
  • Dedicated contact person
  • 1 hour live video factory tour a month
Each month you getStarterGrowthPro
Product searches3820
Consultation calls (30 min)124
Free sample checks in China13Unlimited
New product landing pages136
Landing pages live at onceup to 3up to 10up to 25
Orders handled (dropshipped)20100300
Reply time2 business days1 business daySame business day
Supplier photo checks before shipping–Selected ordersEvery batch
Supplier price negotiation–✓✓
Dedicated contact person––✓
Live video factory tour––1 hour
Discount on one-off services20%20%20%
Australian warehousing and local deliveryArranged by us, at cost

Included in your plan

  • Finding products and comparing suppliers
  • Confirming each supplier is a registered business
  • Building and hosting your product landing pages
  • Talking to suppliers in Mandarin for you
  • Placing orders and sending you tracking
  • Following up on late, missing or wrong items

Paid separately, at cost

  • The products themselves
  • Shipping from China to you or your customer
  • Import GST, duties and customs fees
  • Australian warehouse fees and local delivery
  • Orders over your monthly allowance
  • Your domain name, ads and card payment fees

Ready to start? See the monthly prices and the first-month offer, then pick a plan. Cancel anytime.

Choose a plan See pricing

Can I just send you one order without a membership?

Not for dropshipping. If you only need help with one supplier or one shipment, book a one-off supplier check, factory visit or sample consolidation instead. They're all listed on our pricing page.

What happens if I go over my monthly orders?

We don't stop work. Extra orders are added to your next invoice, and if you're regularly going over, we'll suggest the plan that works out cheaper.

Can I switch plans or cancel?

Yes. You can change plans or cancel anytime. Full terms are on the membership page.

Why ExploreChina

Built for Australian sellers. Operated from both ends.

We're not a generic middleman. We're an Adelaide-based team, with our own people and trusted partners on the ground in China.

Australian-based accountability

Headquartered in Adelaide. You deal with an Australian business, under Australian law — with real people you can call, email and meet in person.
ABN registered

On the ground in China

Our team and partners in China visit suppliers and negotiate in Mandarin — no language barriers, no hidden markups, no supplier commissions.
Team + partners in China

Tax & GST expertise

Our core team are CPAs and registered tax agents. Import GST, low value imported goods rules and BAS records — set up properly from your first order.
CPA & registered tax agent

Start small, low minimums

Members can test 1688 stock items from 1 unit, with no warehouse to pay for. Private label runs are typically from 50 units, depending on the factory.
Members: stock items from 1 unit

Works with your store

Shopify orders can sync to 1688 through dropshipping apps we help you set up. On Amazon, eBay or TikTok Shop, we walk you through each platform's fulfilment rules first.
Shopify via 1688 apps

Checked before it ships

Our team checks goods against the agreed spec, and formal AQL inspections use independent inspectors. If something's off, you hear about it before it ships — and we work with the factory on a fix.
Pre-shipment checks
How we compare

Why not just use AliExpress?

Marketplaces give you access. We give you someone on your side — checking suppliers, checking goods and getting the Australian compliance right.

FeatureExploreChina ProAliExpress / DHgateTypical sourcing agent
Supplier checked before you order Licence, history & contact You rely on listings Varies widely
Pre-shipment check Included · AQL available None Often extra cost
Private label & branding Typically from 50 units Rarely available Sometimes
Import GST & tax advice From a CPA & tax agent None Rarely offered
Who pays the agent? Only you — no supplier commissions Not applicable Often the factory
Australian point of contact Adelaide-based team None Usually China-based

General comparison only — individual marketplace sellers and agents vary.

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