About the service
Our staff in China go to the markets for you. Whether you're launching a new product, checking out suppliers or comparing prices before a bulk order, we visit the right markets and send you a written report in Korean or English.
You can book it on its own, or pair it with a PTO China sourcing or OEM project so we carry it from supplier selection through to export shipping. The service is for business buyers: importers, distributors, wholesalers and resellers.
- Price benchmarking: we check prices with multiple sellers and manufacturers to find the current market range for your product, so you know where you stand when you negotiate.
- Supplier verification: before you commit to an order, we visit suppliers in person and check their business license, production capacity, product quality and export experience.
- Trend and demand analysis: we watch what's happening in the market and tell you which products are trending, which categories are busy with buyers, and where new suppliers are showing up.
- Photo and video: we record every visit with photos and video of products, stalls and the market itself, so you see what we saw.
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. A good place for general merchandise, gifts, accessories, toys, hardware and more. PTO China is based in Yiwu, and we walk this market regularly.
Guangzhou wholesale markets (廣州)
Guangzhou has several specialist wholesale markets, including Thirteen Factories (fabric and fashion), Baiyun World Leather Trading Center (bags and luggage) and the Guangzhou Flower Market. It's the place for fashion, textiles, leather goods and electronics accessories.
Shenzhen electronics markets (深圳)
Huaqiangbei is the world's largest cluster of electronics markets: consumer electronics, components, LED products and tech accessories. Go here for electronics sourcing and price research.
What you get
Within 3–5 business days of the market visit, you get a report in Korean or English with photos and data.
- Market survey report: our findings in Korean or English, with a supplier list and pricing table.
- Photo documentation: products, booths and the market itself.
- Price benchmark table: lowest, average and highest prices from several sellers for your target item.
- Supplier shortlist: 3–5 recommended suppliers with contact details and our notes on each.
- Market trend summary: what's in demand right now and what we noticed by category.
- Video clips (optional): short walk-through videos of the relevant market sections, on request.
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 of the Yiwu, Guangzhou and Shenzhen markets in one project, with a single report that compares prices across markets. | Custom (contact for quote) |
If you place a sourcing order with PTO China within 30 days of getting your report, we credit the research fee against that project. Ask us for details.
How to get started (3 steps)
Submit your research brief
Send us the product you're after, the market you're interested in, and the questions you want answered, using the inquiry form or KakaoTalk.
Get a quote and confirm
We'll confirm the scope, timeline and fee. Once you approve and pay, we book the market visit.
Field visit and report delivery
We do the on-site research and send your report within 3–5 business days of the visit.
If you're planning a production order afterwards, you can book sourcing as well. We'll carry on from the market visit to samples, negotiation, QC and export shipping to your destination.