Name

Sinotrade Global Ltd HK

Legal name

Sinotrade Global Ltd.

Website

https://sinotradeglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Services

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers (424310)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Sourcing services
• Indenting services
• Export trading
• International procurement
• China sourcing agent

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sourcing and Indenting Services: The company acts as a sourcing agent and indenting agent for international buyers, helping them source goods in China and facilitating exports. Revenue is generated through service fees and commissions on transactions facilitated for foreign companies.

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Sinotrade Global Ltd HK is a sourcing and indenting agent that connects international buyers with qualified Chinese manufacturers and suppliers. The company exports construction materials, furniture, mining tools, silk and silk fabrics, metal scrap, and fire equipment to 10+ countries, exporting 400+ containers annually with annual turnover exceeding USD 35 million.

Product overview

Sinotrade Global Ltd is a Hong Kong-registered trading company operating as a sourcing agent and indenting agent since its establishment over 13 years ago. The company operates a portfolio of six core product categories—Construction Materials, Furniture, Mining Tools, Silk & Silk Fabrics, Metal Scrap, and Fire Equipments—alongside sourcing and indenting services. The company primarily serves export markets, shipping products to over 10 countries including India, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, and UAE, with annual exports exceeding 400 containers and turnover consistently above USD 35 million. With offices across China (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shaoxing, Urumqi, Jinjiang) and India (Chennai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Varanasi, Kolkata), the company provides comprehensive procurement services including supplier negotiation, quality inspection, local payment arrangements, and export license utilization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Materials Sourcing Sourcing and export of construction materials from Chinese manufacturers on behalf of international buyers for use in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Furniture Sourcing Sourcing and export of furniture from Chinese manufacturers for international wholesale buyers and distributors.
• Mining Tools Sourcing Sourcing and export of mining tools from Chinese manufacturers for mining operators and industrial buyers.
• Silk & Silk Fabrics Sourcing Sourcing and export of silk and silk fabrics from Chinese manufacturers for textile traders and apparel buyers.
• Metal Scrap Sourcing Sourcing and export of metal scrap from Chinese sources for industrial buyers and recycling traders.
• Fire Equipment Sourcing Sourcing and export of fire safety equipment from Chinese manufacturers for safety products distributors and industrial buyers.
• Sourcing & Indenting Services End-to-end sourcing and indenting agent services for international buyers, including supplier identification, negotiation, quality inspection, export documentation under the company's own export license, logistics coordination, and local currency payment arrangements.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TradeKey: TradeKey is a global B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers, with strong presence in emerging markets such as the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. It is comparable to Sinotrade as both serve importers in similar regions seeking to source from China.
• Made-in-China.com: Made-in-China.com is a leading B2B sourcing platform focused on connecting global buyers with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers. It directly competes with Sinotrade's core service of facilitating foreign companies' sourcing of Chinese goods.
• EC21: EC21 is a global B2B e-commerce marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers, with strong reach in emerging markets similar to Sinotrade's buyer base. It is comparable as both facilitate cross-border sourcing of Chinese goods.
• Global Sources: Global Sources is a Hong Kong-based B2B media and sourcing platform that connects international buyers with Asian suppliers, primarily in China. It is highly comparable to Sinotrade as both serve overseas importers seeking verified Chinese suppliers and run major trade exhibitions.

Broad incumbents

• ThomasNet: ThomasNet is a leading North American B2B sourcing platform that helps buyers find and source from industrial suppliers. It is comparable to Sinotrade as both focus on B2B industrial sourcing, though ThomasNet is primarily digital and US-focused.
• Alibaba.com: Alibaba.com is the world's largest B2B cross-border sourcing platform, connecting international buyers with Chinese manufacturers. It is comparable to Sinotrade as both facilitate foreign importers sourcing goods from China, but at vastly different scales and via digital rather than agent-based models.
• DHgate: DHgate is a major Chinese cross-border B2C and B2B e-commerce platform that connects overseas buyers with Chinese suppliers and wholesalers. It is comparable to Sinotrade as both facilitate international buyers' access to Chinese goods, though DHgate is platform-based rather than agent-based.

Others

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital freight forwarder handling cross-border shipping, customs, and logistics for international trade. It is comparable to Sinotrade as both handle the export logistics component for foreign importers sourcing goods from China, though Flexport is digital and tech-led.
• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC): HKTDC is the statutory body promoting Hong Kong-based trade, including connecting overseas buyers with Chinese suppliers through trade fairs and sourcing platforms. It is comparable to Sinotrade as a Hong Kong-rooted organization facilitating international trade with China, though as a government body rather than a commercial agent.

Emerging players

• Leelinesourcing: Leelinesourcing is a China-based sourcing agent that helps international buyers source products from Chinese manufacturers, providing quality inspection and logistics support. It is directly comparable to Sinotrade as both act as third-party sourcing agents with similar service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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