How To Find The Right Bag Manufacturer In China

Finding the right bag manufacturer in China requires a bit of an understanding of the way things work in China.

Bag manufacturing in China is big business. There are literally thousands of small and large bag manufacturers in China. You can get anything from simple bags for groceries to famous brand name designer bags, purses and wallets.

No matter which brand name you like to follow, more likely than not, it has been manufactured in China.

In the past, “made in China” could mean that it is a counterfeit or cheap imitation of the original.  But now, just about all the “original” top brand bag companies are manufacturing in China.

Why Bag Manufacturers Prefer China Manufacturing Companies

The reason for this is simple.  China is now fully equipped with the latest technology.  They can now produce top quality products very inexpensively.

Even better, the government of China has developed the manufacturing infrastructure of the manufacturing sector to unprecedented levels in any country.

No other country has manufacturing companies working on different aspects of the production cycle in close proximity like China.  Within hours (or less) you can have almost any material, design, part or other resource available that you might need when manufacturing your product.

This applies especially well to bags manufacturing in China.

Bag manufacturers in China were one of the first types of manufacturing companies since the beginning of China’s entry into the global manufacturing sector.

If you want to find a bag manufacturer in China you have so many good choices that it will be hard for you to narrow down the possibilities.

There Are Two Main Types Of Bag Manufacturers In China

Manufacturers In China Who Don’t Have Their Own English Salesmen

These manufacturers operate through domestic trading companies and sourcing agents.  This is where you will find the best deals.

When a company from outside China wants to manufacture bags in China, they would approach a trading company in one of the big trade shows in China.  Some sourcing agents and trading companies also participate in trade shows around the world.

While a trading company will promote the group of manufacturing companies they are associated with, a sourcing agent provides a much broader set of resources.

A sourcing company will help find the right bag manufacturer in China for your specific needs.  This could mean you may end up getting your bag designed with one company, get the prototype with another company and finally the bag will be manufactured in a completely different company.

Each company in the process may use the expertise of other companies in order to provide the exact product you want, meeting all your specifications for quality, price and production time.

If you are projecting that you may need higher or lower quantities depending on marketing success or seasonal demand, you will need a right type of manufacturer that can respond to changing scenarios quickly.

Domestic trading companies would not have the ability provide end-to-end support for manufacturing, unless it so happens that one of the manufacturers in their group is an exact fit for your needs.

In most cases, you are likely to fall short of your expectations if you don’t have access to someone who is connected to all aspects of the manufacturing process, for your product type.

Manufacturers Who Have Their Own English Salesmen

These manufacturers usually participate in exhibitions in China and abroad. Many of them have their own website and may even advertise on Alibaba or have their own store on that website.  Some may even have their own ecommerce store online.

Generally, these companies are higher priced and their MOQ (minimum order quantity) is significantly higher.

You would need to be at a more mature level in your product development cycle to have a cost-efficient relationship with this type of manufacturer.

If you are at the beginning stage of your process where you are still developing the design and need prototypes to test in the market, your costs will add up quickly.

Testing a product in the market is a solid way to proceed before rolling out large quantities.  So, this type of manufacturer can only be helpful if you have already done all the testing and development and just need someone to produce your bags.

On the other hand, if you are ready to just give a “go” signal for your bags, then why not go with a manufacturer that will produce top quality at discounted rates?

If you specialize in certain products or want to develop your own product, finding a bag manufacturer in China through a sourcing agent is the best way to go.

The sourcing agent will generally give you a lot of advice on product design and will also help you develop the product at the lowest possible price.

Why Arcadia Sourcing Is Better For Bag Manufacturers In China

Arcadia Sourcing offers an additional advantage that most sourcing agents do not.  They are completely fluent in Chinese and English and they live and work in Hong Kong.

When you want reliability, having your own “man in China” is a huge benefit that you will come to appreciate when you have thousands or millions of dollars on the line and a tight timeline.

For over 30 years, Arcadia Sourcing has been working with manufacturer’s agents, manufacturers, shipping agents and all aspects of the bags manufacturing supply chain in China.

Arcadia Sourcing’s head office is located in Hong Kong, which is a quick commute to most of the manufacturing companies that supply the West.

If you want to get the best price, best quality, best terms and on time delivery, give Arcadia Sourcing a call. 

They will make the process of sourcing Chinese manufacturing companies easy and profitable for you.