What is the Market Research Service?
Our Market Research service puts PTO China's on-the-ground presence in China to work for you. Whether you're launching a new product, evaluating suppliers, or benchmarking costs before a bulk order, our team visits the relevant markets, investigates on your behalf, and delivers a structured report in Korean.
This service is available as a standalone engagement or as part of a broader procurement project with PTO China's business purchasing agent service.
- Price benchmarking — We survey multiple sellers and manufacturers to establish the current market price range for your target product, helping you negotiate from a position of knowledge.
- Supplier verification — We visit suppliers in person to verify their business license, production capacity, product quality, and export experience before you commit to an order.
- Trend & demand analysis — Our team observes market activity, identifies trending products, and reports on which categories are seeing high buyer traffic and new supplier activity.
- Photo & video documentation — Every market visit is documented with photos and video of products, stalls, and market conditions, so you see exactly what we see on the ground.
Markets We Cover
Yiwu Futian International Trade Market (義烏)
The world's largest small-commodity wholesale market, with over 75,000 booths across 5 districts. Ideal for general merchandise, gifts, accessories, toys, hardware, and more. PTO China is based in Yiwu and conducts regular market tours here.
Guangzhou Wholesale Markets (廣州)
Guangzhou hosts several specialized wholesale hubs — Thirteen Factories (fabric & fashion), Baiyun World Leather Trading Center (bags & luggage), and the Guangzhou Flower Market. Best for fashion, textiles, leather goods, and electronics accessories.
Shenzhen Electronics Markets (深圳)
Huaqiangbei, the world's largest electronics market cluster, covers consumer electronics, components, LED products, and tech accessories. Best for electronics sourcing and competitive pricing research.
What You Receive
Every market research engagement results in a structured report delivered within 3–5 business days of the market visit, written in Korean with supporting photos and data.
- Market survey report — Structured findings in Korean with a supplier list and pricing table.
- Photo documentation — Product photos, booth photos, and market environment shots.
- Price benchmark table — Min / avg / max prices from multiple sellers for your target item.
- Supplier shortlist — Top 3–5 recommended suppliers with contact info and assessment.
- Market trend summary — Current demand trends and category observations from the field.
- Video clips (optional) — Short video tours of target market sections on request.
Service Fees
| Plan | What's included | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Market Visit Report | One-market visit covering 1–3 product categories. Includes price table, photo documentation, and supplier shortlist. Delivered in 3–5 business days. | ₩150,000 (per market visit) |
| Multi-Market Research Package | Covers 2–3 markets across Yiwu / Guangzhou / Shenzhen in a single engagement. Full consolidated report with cross-market price comparison. | Custom (contact for quote) |
If you proceed to place a purchasing order with PTO China within 30 days of receiving a market research report, the research fee is credited toward your order commission. Ask us for details.
Getting Started (3 steps)
Submit your research brief
Contact us via the inquiry form or KakaoTalk with your target product, market of interest, and the specific questions you want answered.
Receive quote and confirm
We'll confirm the scope, timeline, and fee. Once you approve and make payment, the market visit is scheduled.
Field visit and report delivery
Our team conducts the on-site research and delivers your structured report within 3–5 business days of the visit.
Considering a bulk order after research? Combine market research with our business purchasing agent service for end-to-end sourcing support, from market visit to delivery in Korea.