I’m an African living between Shanghai & Yiwu.
For the last 4+ years, I’ve watched how China’s supply chain actually works — from Yiwu markets.
Here’s what most people sourcing from China get wrong ( small thread) 🧵
4/ If you’re African, Latino, or from the diaspora and thinking about importing from China — follow me.
I’m going to break down everything I’ve learned on the ground.
No courses. No gatekeeping. Just real knowledge. (DM is open)
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I’m an African living between Shanghai & Yiwu.
For the last 4+ years, I’ve watched how China’s supply chain actually works — from Yiwu markets.
Here’s what most people sourcing from China get wrong ( small thread) 🧵
3/ Shipping is where most margin gets eaten.
For example most first-time importers don’t understand the difference between FOB, CIF, and DDP.
Learn these three terms before you spend a single dollar. They determine who pays what, and when.