Two-way by design
Indian raw and intermediate lines out, sourced finished goods back. One relationship, two incomes.
China deskSourcing from India for China
Cotton, spices, castor and granite moving out of India into Chinese processing — and a sourcing desk in Yiwu and Foshan for the lines that come the other way.
IEC RegisteredGST Registered
CurrencyCNY
Commercial hubsShanghai · Shenzhen · Yiwu
Time vs IST+2½ h
Business languageMandarin · English
The one market in this book that is a supplier as often as a buyer — the same relationship can carry Indian raw material out and finished goods back. Factories close for Chinese New Year and Golden Week, so orders go in six weeks ahead.
Why India
Why China buyers source here
Volume-grade documentation
Weights, assays and inspection certificates prepared to the standard bulk Chinese importers expect.
BIS settled before shipment
Where the Indian buyer must hold a BIS licence, that is closed out before a container moves rather than after it lands.
Logistics
India to China
Nhava Sheva → Shanghai
Main line service with weekly sailings.
16–20 daysFCL
Mundra → Ningbo
Bulk and commodity consolidations.
18–22 daysFCL
Chennai → Shenzhen
Best for southern loading and Yantian discharge.
14–18 daysFCL / LCL
Air freight from Delhi and Mumbai for samples and urgent replenishment, 3–5 days door to door. Transit times are indicative and confirmed at booking.
Working hours
We work your timezone
China runs two and a half hours ahead of IST and works a Monday–Friday week — our desk opens early to cover your full business day.
Mon–Fri live coverage09:00–18:00 CST
Sat–Sun (Chinese weekend)WhatsApp still monitored
WhatsApp responsewithin 4 business hours
Replies within 4 business hours
Next step
Sourcing for China this season?
Send the specification, target landed cost and destination port. Send your specification — we come back with manufacturer quotes on identical terms.