Research Amazon suppliers

There are hundreds of thousands of manufacturers around the world that can create any product you can imagine. You’ll want to narrow your list of potential suppliers to those who can produce the highest quality product for you at the best price. And there are a number of ways to find these suppliers.

Alibaba.com

Alibaba is the largest business-to-business platform in the world with a search function like Amazon’s to help you find relevant products and the manufacturers that make them.

Jungle Scout’s Supplier Database

Jungle Scout’s Supplier Database allows you to search the largest database of global manufacturers and suppliers to find legitimate, verified suppliers for your products. You can search the database by product (e.g., “tea kettle”), company (e.g., competitor name), supplier name, and ASIN.

Sourcing agents

Sourcing agents can help you source products with the best quality and price. They often speak the language in the country from which you are sourcing and may give you a competitive edge in finding more affordable pricing. You can find reputable sourcing agents online.

What you should look for in a supplier:

• High-quality products: Amazon shoppers care just as much about reviews as they do about price, so selling high-quality products is the best way to keep your Amazon reviews high and get continued sales.

• Experience: Look for a factory that has been producing your type of product for at least 3 years. You can see a supplier’s import history in the Supplier Database.

• Communication: Find a factory that is easy to communicate with and responds to you in a reasonable amount of time. (You can assess this when you initially contact them for a quote.)

• Price: You want a fair price for your products. A factory that quotes a much higher or much lower price than other factories could be a red flag.