China sourcing for Australian SMEs

The right supplier in China. Shortlisted in 48 hours.

Koala Service finds and verifies Chinese suppliers, negotiates pricing, and manages quality and logistics β€” so you don't have to piece it together yourself.

Fixed pricing Β· 48-hour delivery Β· Full refund if fewer than 3 suppliers meet the agreed criteria

Built for Australian small businesses that sell physical products

You have 5–200 people, not a procurement department. You need packaging, uniforms, pet products, promo items, furniture or fitness gear β€” and you need it from China without the guesswork.

Workwear & Uniforms Paper & Recycled Packaging Pet Supplies (non-food) Promotional Products Outdoor Furniture Office Furniture Fitness Equipment

One partner for the whole stretch

AI does the searching, humans do the verifying. One accountable contact from search to delivery.

Search

3–5 shortlisted suppliers β€” business registration and direct contact checked β€” in 48 hours.

Verify

Business licences checked against China's official registry. Suppliers contacted directly and key business information confirmed.

Negotiate

We negotiate in Chinese, on your behalf β€” every quote in writing.

Deliver

Samples, inspections, freight and customs coordination, to your door.

China is where your products already come from

$75.7B
Australia's imports from China (2024) β€” 25.8% of all imports, our #1 source
76%
of lighting, 74% of textiles & toys, 70% of furniture imported by Australia comes from China
0%
preferential tariff may apply to eligible Chinese-origin goods under ChAFTA β€” subject to product-specific rules of origin

Your competitors already manufacture in China. The question isn't whether to source from China β€” it's whether you do it well, or overpay through middlemen and guesswork.

How Koala Service compares

Three ways to source from China β€” pick the model that fits how you work.

Koala ServiceMarketplace (e.g. Alibaba)Traditional sourcing agent
PricingFixed $499, published onlineFree to browse; supplier pricing variesVaries β€” usually quote-based
Your effortBrief us on the product; we deliver the shortlistYou search, message and assess suppliers yourselfYou brief; they source (scope varies by agent)
VerificationLicence checks + direct phone verification, included in the reportSelf-assessed; platform verification badges varyVaries by agent β€” ask what is checked
GuaranteeFewer than 3 suppliers meeting the agreed criteria = full refundPlatform-dependentVaries
ScopeSearch β†’ verify β†’ compare β†’ recommend, one contactYou coordinate sampling, QC and freight separatelyOften sourcing only; QC and freight separate

Fixed pricing. No quotes, no surprises.

Start with a $499 report. Scale up when it works.

Sourcing Project

$1,999

Samples, negotiation, inspection & logistics. 50% now, 50% on sample approval.

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Managed Procurement

$990/mo

Your ongoing sourcing team. For repeat importers.

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Questions, answered straight

Alibaba is free β€” why should I pay $499?

Alibaba gives you a list of suppliers. We give you a shortlist with the checks done: business registration checked, suppliers contacted directly and key details confirmed, prices compared side by side, and a written recommendation. See exactly what our checks cover. Every supplier in your report can be independently verified by you β€” that's what the $499 pays for.

What if you can't find 3 suppliers that meet the criteria?

If we can't identify at least 3 suppliers meeting the criteria we agreed before starting, we refund the report fee in full. It's in our terms, not a slogan.

Do you handle shipping and customs?

Yes. We coordinate freight and licensed Australian customs brokers on your behalf, and show your estimated landed cost β€” goods, freight, insurance and GST β€” line by line, based on quotations available at the time. Final customs duties, port charges, inspection fees and other third-party charges may vary. Freight is charged at cost. (Koala Service is not a customs broker.)

Who is the importer?

You are. We act strictly as your sourcing agent and never as the importer of record. It's stated in our service agreement β€” this keeps your liability clear and our role honest.

How is AI involved?

AI does the searching, humans do the verifying. AI does the heavy lifting in supplier screening and price comparison β€” that's how we deliver in 48 hours at a fixed $499. Humans do the verifying: every supplier is contacted directly by phone and key business information confirmed, and every report is reviewed by a person before it reaches you.

Which products do you work with?

We start with workwear, packaging, pet supplies, promo products, outdoor & office furniture, and fitness equipment. If your product needs electrical certification, food approval or children's safety testing, we'll tell you upfront β€” some categories we won't take on.

Tell us what you need to source.

One form, 2 minutes. We'll reply within one business day β€” with honest advice even if we're not the right fit.

Start with a $499 Supplier Search