Step 1
Product brief
Tell us what you need: technical specifications, estimated volume, target FOB, required certifications and timeline. A reference product or a link helps a lot.
Standalone service
Verified supplier validation in China and Asia
We validate three to five factories under the agreed scope and deliver an executive report with compared quotes, MOQ, lead time and certifications. It lowers the risk of fraud and quality problems on orders over USD 3,000.
Scope and timeline in writing · Fee under the quote · No follow-on import required
How it works
From brief to documented report
Step 2
Search at origin
With sourcing partners at origin we identify candidate factories on Alibaba, 1688 and industrial directories, and filter them by track record, capacity and certifications. The quote states who carries out each check.
Step 3
Operational verification
We check the business license, the ability to export to Ecuador, actual years in business, references from past clients and the supplier's reputation on local Chinese platforms as well as Alibaba.
Step 4
Virtual or on-site visit
When the scope includes it, a virtual or on-site factory visit documents the production process with photos and video. The quote states the type of visit and who performs it.
Step 5
Compared quotes
You receive 3 to 5 finalist factories in a side-by-side table with FOB, MOQ, lead time, accepted Incoterms, certifications and payment terms. You decide which one to move forward with.
Step 6
Report delivery
A complete report in English or Spanish, with photos, videos when applicable, links to each supplier's profile and the supplier Daleki Trade recommends. The timeline is confirmed with the service scope.
What is included
Fieldwork in China
Validation combines a document review, direct conversation with the supplier, reference checks and, when the order justifies it, a factory visit with a partner at origin. Before we start you know what gets checked and who checks it.
- Active search on Alibaba, 1688 and local Chinese industrial databases
- Filtering by years in operation, capacity and certifications
- Review of the business license, export capability and client references
- Comparison of FOB, MOQ and lead time across 3 to 5 finalist factories
- Verification of the certifications your market requires
- Photos of the production process or of a physical sample when applicable
- Identification of the right Incoterm for Ecuador
- Final recommendation with the commercial reasoning behind it
- Executive report in English or Spanish, in an easy-to-share format
- Timeline agreed after reviewing the brief
When it makes sense
When validation pays for itself
First import in a new category
Before you commit USD 5,000 or more to a supplier you met online, confirm that the factory exists, operates and exports. Avoid a single fraud and the validation has already paid for itself.
Switching suppliers over quality
Your current supplier let you down on the last order and you need verified alternatives to quote the next shipment without starting from scratch.
Sourcing on 1688 without speaking Chinese
1688 is the domestic wholesale market of China: it usually shows factory prices, but it runs in Chinese, charges in yuan and many sellers do not export. We handle the search, the translation and, when needed, the purchase through an agent at origin.
Better margins on a recurring product
You have been importing from the same supplier for a while and want to see what else is out there. We look for cheaper or higher-quality alternatives so you do not have to.
Pricing
Flat fee from USD 300
The fee depends on the complexity of the product and how hard it is to find suppliers. It is paid once, before the search begins. If you later hire Daleki Trade for managed import, part of that payment is credited toward your first commission.
| Product type | Fee | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard products | USD 300 to 450 | Apparel, accessories, consumer electronics, toys and categories with many suppliers on Alibaba |
| Specialized products | USD 500 to 650 | Machinery, professional hardware, industrial inputs and products with specific regulations |
| Complex products | USD 700 to 800 | OEM, products with special certifications (ARCSA, ARCOTEL, INEN) or sourcing outside Alibaba (1688) |
What does Daleki Trade's supplier validation involve?
Validation confirms, before you pay, that the supplier exists, is licensed and can fulfill your order: we review the business license, capacity, references, reputation and certifications, and compare three to five factories within the agreed scope. When the quote includes it, a virtual or on-site visit is added. Price, timeline and deliverables are agreed in writing, and no review removes all risk.
Should I buy on 1688 instead of Alibaba?
Alibaba is built for foreign buyers and 1688 for the domestic Chinese wholesale market. 1688 often shows lower prices, but it runs in Chinese, charges in yuan and many sellers do not export, so you need an agent at origin. Compare the full cost and the contractual protection, beyond the list price.
What happens if the goods arrive damaged or wrong?
Document the damage or discrepancy when you receive the cargo, with photos and a note on the delivery receipt, and tell the team right away. Transit damage is claimed against the cargo insurance within the policy deadlines; a supplier error is claimed under the purchase contract. No refund or compensation can be promised before the evidence and those terms are reviewed.
Validate your next supplier with evidence
Send us the product details and estimated volume. We confirm feasibility, scope, fee and delivery date before starting.
Other services
The same team at every stage.
Managed import
We import commercial goods from China, the United States, Panama, Peru or Europe, and give you the itemized cost in the formal quote before your first payment. We negotiate with the supplier, coordinate freight and the licensed customs broker, and deliver to your warehouse. You import under your RUC, your Ecuadorian taxpayer number, and we run the operation.
Export
We ship Ecuadorian cacao, bananas, shrimp, flowers and manufactured goods to the United States, the European Union, China, the Andean Community and other destinations we review case by case. We coordinate origin documents, sanitary certificates, refrigerated logistics and the review of duty refunds.
Customs advisory
For when an operation needs professional judgment on classification, special regimes, safeguards or an observation from SENAE, Ecuador's customs service. We work by the hour or by the case, with a documented legal basis and in coordination with your customs broker.