Sourcing from China,
made clear.

Avlen pairs a team on the ground in China who executes sourcing and QC with a Dubai-based team who's your single point of contact. Two teams, one company, working as one — this is what sourcing should feel like.

Who this is for

Wherever you're starting from, we can take it from here.

Avlen works with three kinds of clients — often side by side on the same order.

Already scaling, ready to cut costs

You're selling and want a sourcing partner who finds sharper pricing and better factories — without the trial and error.

New to sourcing, budget ready

You haven't sourced from China before, but you're serious and capitalized enough to do it right the first time.

First production run, first time doing this

You need more hand-holding through your very first order — we walk it start to finish.

This covers most Amazon and e-commerce sellers we work with, whichever stage you're at.

What we source

If it's a physical product, we're likely able to source it.

Avlen is set up to handle sourcing across nearly any consumer or business product category — from first sample to final shipment.

Not currently sourcing: heavy machinery & industrial equipment, raw or perishable food (including seafood), weapons, firearms & ammunition, hazardous or chemical materials, pharmaceuticals & regulated supplements, or counterfeit/IP-infringing goods.

The real problem is

There are hundreds of sourcing agents out there. Most are one person and a WeChat account.

What we do

Broad capability, disciplined execution.

From first quote to final delivery, we handle the parts of sourcing that are hardest to do remotely — and tell you plainly which parts we don't.

Sourcing & Coordination

Supplier research, quote collection, negotiation, and sample management across your product categories.

Quality & Process

Pre-shipment inspection coordination, milestone checks, and photo/video QC before goods ever leave the factory.

Documentation & Export

Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin — prepared and checked before shipment.

Compliance Guidance

Labeling and market-entry pointers, plus referrals to specialist labs and consultants when you need them.

Direct factory relationships

We work with manufacturers directly — no resellers or middlemen marking up your order.

One point of contact

Dubai handles contracts and communication as your single point of contact; our China-based team handles execution on the ground.

Fixed fees, agreed upfront

Your quote is fixed in writing before any work begins — no surprise charges later.

How it works

Four steps, in order, with nothing hidden.

The same sequence for every client, whether it's your first order or your fiftieth.

Shenzhen skyline at dusk, where Avlen's sourcing team operates 01

Tell us what you need

Share your product, target price, and quantity. We reply within one business day with the right service tier for your scope.

Meeting room overlooking the city, where quotes are reviewed 02

Get a transparent quote

A fixed fee, and a commission where relevant — laid out before any work begins, with supplier quotes shared where possible.

Circular assembly line running on a factory floor 03

Deposit, then we get to work

Our China-based team manages sourcing, samples, and production while you get regular updates from Dubai.

Inspector checking stock with a clipboard before sign-off 04

Approve, then receive

You sign off at each milestone. Balance is due only once you've approved the work that earned it.

How the pieces connect

One flow, two teams, no missing link.

This is the actual structure behind every order — not a black box.

You

Send product specs & target price

Dubai

Contracts, invoicing, your point of contact

China

Sourcing, QC, production oversight

Suppliers

Vetted factories, on the ground

Meet Ava, Avlen's AI brand presenter.

Ava introduces Avlen in our videos and can help point you to the right starting place. She's an AI presenter, not a member of our sourcing team — the humans behind your order are the China and Dubai teams above.

Ask Ava what you need
AI brand presenter Ava, Avlen's AI brand presenter
Pricing

Choose the level of hands-on support you need.

Every tier includes a written scope and a fixed or capped fee before work starts. No hidden markups.

Basic Sourcing
$1,200–2,500 + 2–3%

Supplier search, up to 3 quotes, basic communication.

Standard
$2,000–4,500 + 5%

Basic + sample management, production follow-up, photo/video QC.

Full Service
$3,500–7,000 + 6–8%

Standard + detailed QC coordination, export docs, logistics.

Retainer
$1,500–4,000/mo

Up to 3 active SKU lines, unlimited quote requests, monthly.

Add-on services — factory inspection, export documentation, logistics referral, and compliance guidance — are quoted separately and disclosed before they're incurred.

Before you commit

The questions we get asked most.

If you're new to sourcing from China, these are the concerns almost every client raises first.

Who actually vets the factories?

Our China-based team visits and vets suppliers in person, nationwide — not just messages them on Alibaba — before you ever get a quote.

How does payment work?

Deposits are staged to milestones, and your balance is due only after you've approved samples or production.

Why use Avlen instead of contacting a factory myself?

You can — and for a simple reorder, that's often fine. Avlen earns its fee on the harder parts: vetting, QC, documentation, and catching problems before they ship.

How do the Dubai and China teams work together?

Dubai is your real point of contact for contracts and communication. Our China-based team is the execution arm on the ground, sourcing from factories nationwide. Both are real, working as one.

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