AMANDA INTL GROUP

What AMANDA INTL GROUP does

AMANDA INTL GROUP, legally Yiwu Amanda Import & Export Co., Ltd. (义乌阿曼达进出口有限公司), is a privately held Yiwu-headquartered international sourcing and export agent founded in January 2008. The company operates as a one-stop export solution provider for overseas buyers seeking to source consumer goods from Yiwu International Trade City and factories across China, offering services spanning supplier search, price negotiation, purchasing, container consolidation, quality control, customs clearance, international shipping, and trade finance. Its core products are organized around six agent service types — sourcing, export, trade, purchasing, shipping, and commission agents — complemented by add-on modules including OEM/ODM manufacturing, on-site inspection, Taobao agent purchasing, a China Virtual Office subscription, and combined Yiwu Fair/Canton Fair visit packages. The company also runs multiple sub-brand e-commerce sites (amandachina.com for wholesale lots, amandadollar.com for dollar store items, amandashoeswholesale.com for stock shoes) and owns Zhejiang The Purles Protective Products Co., Ltd, a wholly-owned mask manufacturing subsidiary added in 2020.

The firm reports a network of 50,000+ quality factories and access to 100,000+ Chinese suppliers, supported by 30+ subsidiaries across China (with regional hubs in Guangzhou and Hangzhou), 10,000+ square meters of warehouse space, 5,000+ square meters of showroom space, and shipping partnerships enabling 10,000+ containers per year. Revenue is generated primarily through 1-2% commissions on intermediated purchase value (with rates as low as 1% for high-volume buyers), supplemented by recurring subscription fees (Virtual Office Silver $199/month and Gold $999/month, 6-month minimum), per-diem inspection fees ($99/day plus travel), and percentage-based Taobao agent fees (10% of item price). The customer base spans SMB importers to enterprises purchasing over US$100 million annually, distributed across 200+ countries, with documented long-tenured relationships including a Brazilian artificial flowers importer since 2008 and a Polish top-three office supplies company since 2010.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and content-driven, anchored by the yiwuen.com website which functions as both a service portal and an extensive SEO-optimized content library covering Yiwu market guides, product categories, and sourcing tutorials. Multilingual staff covering 12+ languages, airport pickup, hotel booking, and guided market tours reduce friction for first-time international buyers, while O/A 90/120 day credit terms up to US$8,000,000 for qualified clients extend the firm's role into trade finance. The company is founder-owned (with Oscar identified as owner and Amanda in leadership), has no external institutional investors or disclosed funding rounds, and reports no material patents, AI capabilities, APIs, or formal management team structures beyond its principals.

Name

AMANDA INTL GROUP

Legal name

Yiwu Amanda Import & Export Co., Ltd.（义乌阿曼达进出口有限公司）

Website

https://yiwuen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AMANDA INTL GROUP is a privately held Yiwu-based sourcing and export agent founded in 2008 that provides one-stop export services to international importers and wholesalers purchasing consumer goods from China, serving clients across 200+ countries via 30+ subsidiaries, 500+ multilingual staff, and a network of 50,000+ factories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sourcing and Export Agent Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (4251)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer’s Consolidation & Origin Management (TLACABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• China sourcing agent
• Export agent services
• Freight forwarding services
• Quality inspection services
• Container consolidation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yiwu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commission-based Sourcing Services: AMANDA charges commission fees based on total purchase value. Standard commission rates range from 1% to 2% for general sourcing services, with rates as low as 1% for high-volume buyers. Commission is calculated on the total grant purchase value and number of suppliers involved.
2. Virtual Office Services: Silver Package at $199 USD/month and Gold Package at $999 USD/month with 6-month minimum subscription. Includes business address, dedicated phone number, fax services, mail handling, and optional liaison manager services.
3. Onsite Inspection Services: Inspection services charged at US$99 per day plus travel costs including bus/train/air tickets and hotel accommodation at US$49/day
4. Taobao Agent Services: Service fees of 10% of items price, with minimum RMB35 (US$5) for items RMB350 or below, plus domestic and international shipping costs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMANDA INTL GROUP operates as a global sourcing and export agent headquartered in Yiwu, China, providing one-stop export solutions to international importers and wholesalers. Services span supplier sourcing, price negotiation, purchasing, quality inspection, container consolidation, customs clearance, and international shipping (FCL/LCL, air/sea). The firm manages factory-direct purchases across 50,000+ Chinese factories and 100,000+ suppliers, supporting both small buyers under US$100,000/year and large buyers importing over US$100,000,000 annually.

Product overview

AMANDA INTL GROUP operates as a sourcing and trading company offering a comprehensive suite of agent services for international buyers sourcing products from Yiwu, China. The core offering consists of various agent service types (export, trade, purchasing, shipping, commission, and buying agents) that provide one-stop export solutions including sourcing, quality control, consolidation, and shipping. Supporting modules include OEM manufacturing services for custom products (electronics, promotional items, toys), onsite inspection services, Taobao agent services for online purchases, China virtual office packages, and combined fair visitation solutions. The company also maintains sub-brand wholesale websites for online purchasing of general merchandise, dollar store items, and shoes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amanda China: Wholesale lots website offering discounted general merchandise from China
• Amanda Dollar
• Amanda Shoes Wholesale

Products and services

• Yiwu Sourcing Agent Services Comprehensive sourcing agent services that combine supplier search, price negotiation, purchasing, quality control, container consolidation, customs clearance, documentation, and international shipping for overseas buyers sourcing from Yiwu Futian Market and factories across China.
• Yiwu Shipping Agent Services Shipping and freight forwarding services including custom brokerage, partnerships with shipping carriers, and assistance with difficult goods clearance through Chinese customs for exports from Yiwu to global destinations.
• OEM Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing services offering OEM and ODM options for custom products including electronic products, promotional products, and toy products manufactured in China.
• Onsite Inspection Services Quality inspection services covering pre-production, initial production, during production, pre-shipment, container loading supervision, and production monitoring, priced at US$99 per day plus travel costs (bus/train/air tickets and hotel at US$49/day). Services available only in Mainland China.
• Taobao Agent Services Shopping assistance service for purchasing from Taobao.com, including seller communication, quality checking, photography, repackaging, and international shipping at 10% service fee (minimum RMB35/US$5 for items RMB350 or below), plus insurance (5% of whole cost) and shipping through UPS, DHL, TNT, EMS, FEDEX.
• China Virtual Office Virtual office packages providing a prestigious business address in China, dedicated telephone number, fax services, mail handling, and optional bilingual liaison manager. Silver Package at US$199/month and Gold Package at US$999/month (6-month minimum subscription).
• One Stop Solution: Yiwu Fair & Canton Fair Comprehensive visiting solution covering airport pickup, private guide/translator, local phones/SIM cards, private car, hotel booking, and supplier assistance across Yiwu market, Yiwu Fair, and Canton Fair within 10 days.
• Online Yiwu Market Online wholesale platform under yiwuen.com for purchasing directly from Yiwu wholesale market.
• Small Wholesale Lots (Amanda China) Sub-brand e-commerce site offering discounted general merchandise and mix wholesale bulk lots sourced from China at www.amandachina.com.
• Dollar Items (Amanda Dollar) Sub-brand wholesale supplier portal for dollar stores, discount stores, and one-dollar shops offering general merchandise at www.amandadollar.com.
• Stock Shoes (Amanda Shoes Wholesale) Sub-brand online discount wholesale shoes site offering high-quality stock shoes wholesale lots from China at www.amandashoeswholesale.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Commission rates as low as 1% for large volume buyers, significantly lower than industry standard of 10%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Major Shipping Carriers and Freight ForwarderscoreOthersPartnerships with multiple shipping carriers providing air and sea freight services worldwide. The company has established relationships with carriers and freight forwarders to offer clients the best possible air/sea freight rates and reliable logistics services for FCL and LCL shipments from Yiwu to global destinations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ejet Sourcing: China sourcing agent offering supplier sourcing, sample collection, QC inspection, and shipping consolidation for international buyers. Comparable service model targeting similar SMB-to-enterprise importer segment.
• Jingsourcing: China-based sourcing company specializing in product sourcing, quality inspection, and freight forwarding for international e-commerce sellers and retailers. Overlaps directly with Amanda's trade agent and export agent services.
• Dragon Sourcing: China-based product sourcing agent offering supplier search, QC, and consolidation services for international buyers. Highly comparable to Amanda's core buying agent model with similar customer base of importers and wholesalers.
• Leeline Sourcing: China sourcing agent providing product sourcing, factory audit, and shipping services to international Amazon sellers and wholesalers. Directly comparable one-stop sourcing model with similar target customer profile.
• Sino Sourcing: China product sourcing agent offering factory sourcing, QC, and shipping services for international buyers. Closely comparable to Amanda in terms of service scope and SMB importer target market.

Broad incumbents

• Yiwu Market Official (Yiwugo): Official online platform of Yiwu International Trade City where Amanda is a recognized operator (2023 Star Operator Award). Represents the broader market Amanda operates within and increasingly competes with via digital channels.
• Made-in-China.com: Major B2B marketplace for China-manufactured products with built-in supplier verification and trade services. Represents an alternative digital sourcing channel that could reduce demand for agents like Amanda.
• Alibaba (1688.com): Dominant Chinese B2B e-commerce platform connecting buyers directly with manufacturers and wholesalers. Threatens to disintermediate traditional sourcing agents like Amanda by enabling direct buyer-supplier transactions.
• Global Sources: Established B2B sourcing platform connecting international buyers with Asian suppliers through online catalogs and trade shows. Competes with Amanda on the digital sourcing layer and offers an alternative to traditional agents.

Emerging players

• Kratikal Sourcing: India-based sourcing and product development company offering alternative to China sourcing. Represents the 'China+1' competitive risk to Amanda as buyers diversify beyond China.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amanda-intl-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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