NCBF

What NCBF does

NCBF (legal name Norwegian Chinese Business Facilitator AS) is a privately held B2B trade facilitation company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, founded in March 2014. It operates as an intermediary between Chinese manufacturers and international buyers, primarily Scandinavian but also serving North American and broader European customers. The company runs a direct factory-supply model, eliminating middlemen, and since 2017 has held majority ownership stakes in two clothing factories in Hunan and Zhejiang provinces in China, which are members of Amfori BSCI for ethical sourcing compliance.

NCBF's service platform spans five core offerings: Production (manufacturing across all product categories through Chinese factories), Sourcing (procurement across industries), Private Labelling (customised products sold under the customer's brand), Consulting & Advisory Services (China market-entry strategy and distribution connections), and Branded Items & Corporate Gifts (including sustainable promotional merchandise). Supporting services include Shipping & Logistics (sea, rail, air, LCL, FCL), Quality Control (pre-shipment inspection with full reports), and Product Development (concept-to-production workflow), all coordinated through an 8-step ordering process from inquiry to delivery.

The revenue model is project-based and quote-driven, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Revenue streams combine production services, sourcing fees, private label contracts, consulting/professional services, and promotional items sales, all transacted B2B via direct sales outreach, a website funnel (ncbf.no), email, phone, and Calendly-based consultation booking. The company has no disclosed external funding, no institutional shareholders, and operates as a founder-controlled entity. Reported scale markers include 4,505+ lifetime satisfied customers, 581+ businesses served for promotional items, and 200+ top companies served in the last 5 years for sourcing, though these are cumulative and not annualized figures.

Name

NCBF

Legal name

Norwegian Chinese Business Facilitator AS

Website

https://ncbf.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NCBF (Norwegian Chinese Business Facilitator AS) is an Oslo-based B2B trade facilitation company founded in 2014 that sources, manufactures, private-labels, and ships goods from Chinese factories to Scandinavian, European, and North American clients, owning stakes in two Chinese clothing factories since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Facilitation & Sourcing Services

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

Keywords

• China sourcing services
• Private label manufacturing
• Supply chain facilitation
• Product development consulting
• Promotional merchandise supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Production Services: Manufacturing of high-quality products across all product categories produced by China's leading factories, with environmental and social responsibility prioritized throughout the production process.
2. Sourcing Services: Wide range of products and sourcing services across various industries to help find the right products for businesses. Direct working relationship eliminates costly middlemen.
3. Private Labelling: Offering finished products under the customer's own brand name, with customization of products according to specifica­tions, design and packaging.
4. Consulting & Advisory Services: Deep insight into China's dynamic market conditions and trends, helping develop effective marketing strategies. Includes assistance with establishing business connections and distribution channels in China.
5. Promotional Items & Corporate Gifts: Wide range of promotional articles and corporate gifts including classic pens and keychains to modern tech gadgets and quality clothing, including sustainable options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NCBF acts as a B2B trade facilitator that connects Chinese manufacturers with international (primarily Scandinavian) brands. The company provides end-to-end services including factory-direct production, product sourcing, private labeling, quality control, shipping and logistics, consulting/advisory on the Chinese market, and promotional items/corporate gifts. Since 2017, the founder has held ownership stakes in clothing factories in Hunan and Zhejiang provinces in China, enabling direct factory collaboration.

Product overview

NCBF (Norwegian Chinese Business Facilitator) is a B2B sourcing, production, and trade facilitation company that operates as a platform of interconnected services rather than a single software product. The core offerings include: Produksjon (Production) - manufacturing high-quality products through China's leading factories; Sourcing - finding and procuring products across various industries; Private Labelling - enabling brands to sell products under their own name; Rådgivning & Konsulenttjenester (Consulting & Advisory Services) - market entry and strategy services for China; and Profilartikler og firmagaver (Branded Items & Corporate Gifts) - promotional merchandise. Supporting services include Frakt og logistikk (Shipping and Logistics), Kvalitetskontroll (Quality Control), and Produktutvikling (Product Development). The company also owns stakes in clothing factories in Hunan and Zhejiang provinces in China. Founded in 2014, NCBF operates as a bridge between Chinese manufacturers and international companies, particularly targeting Scandinavian markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production (Produksjon) Manufacturing of high-quality products across all product categories, produced by China's leading factories. Prioritizes environmental and social responsibility throughout the production process, ensuring products are made to high sustainability and social responsibility standards. For international businesses, particularly Scandinavian brands, seeking China-based manufacturing.
• Sourcing A wide range of products and sourcing services across various industries to help businesses find the right products. Working directly with NCBF eliminates costly intermediaries, reducing costs for the buyer. For international businesses looking to procure finished goods from China.
• Private Labelling Enables businesses to offer finished products to end customers under their own brand name, building and strengthening their brand. Products are customized according to the customer's specifications, design, and packaging to deliver unique, differentiated market positioning. For brand owners and businesses wanting to launch or expand their own branded product lines.
• Consulting & Advisory Services (Rådgivning & Konsulenttjenester) Expert team provides deep insight into China's dynamic market conditions and trends, helping develop effective marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and presence in China. Includes assistance establishing business connections and distribution channels through an extensive wholesale and retail network. For Scandinavian and international companies seeking to enter or expand in the Chinese market.
• Promotional Items & Corporate Gifts (Profilartikler og firmagaver) A wide range of promotional articles and corporate gifts suitable for all types of businesses and campaigns, from classic pens and keychains to modern tech gadgets and quality clothing. Includes sustainable alternatives to demonstrate environmental commitment. For businesses of all types seeking branded merchandise or corporate gifts for marketing or internal use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26% ROI for customers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Clothing Factories in Hunan and Zhejiang (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017NCBF's founder acquired ownership stakes in two clothing factories in Hunan and Zhejiang provinces in China in 2017. These factories were originally owned by the founder's grandparents and previously served only the Chinese domestic market. The factories have since expanded to serve international customers and are members of Amfori BSCI.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tradeshift: B2B supply chain and trade finance platform; adjacent rather than directly competing, but addresses similar buyer pain points around cross-border China sourcing workflows.
• Flexport: Digital freight forwarder offering end-to-end logistics including China-origin shipping; comparable to NCBF's logistics and QC service layer though without the owned-factory sourcing component.
• Anvyl: Supply chain management platform focused on brand sourcing from Asia; comparable in target customer (brands sourcing from overseas factories) though more software-led than NCBF's hands-on agent model.

Direct peers

• Alibaba.com: Largest B2B cross-border sourcing marketplace connecting international buyers with Chinese manufacturers; competes directly with NCBF in the China-to-Scandinavia/Europe sourcing flow but at vastly greater scale.
• Global Sources: Hong Kong-headquartered B2B sourcing platform focused on Greater China suppliers and international buyers, overlapping NCBF's core trade facilitation mandate with a more trade-show-driven model.
• Made-in-China: B2B platform operated by Focus Technology connecting global buyers with Chinese manufacturers; competes on similar ground to NCBF but as an online marketplace rather than a hands-on sourcing agent.
• DHgate: Cross-border B2B e-commerce platform facilitating China-to-global wholesale trade; comparable buyer profile (small/medium resellers and brand owners) and overlapping product categories.
• TradeKey: B2B marketplace with strong presence in connecting emerging-market buyers with Chinese manufacturers; competes for the same small-business sourcing customers NCBF targets.

Broad incumbents

• 1688.com: Alibaba Group's domestic China wholesale platform; not directly accessible to most Scandinavian buyers but underlies the supplier pool NCBF curates, and serves as a competitive benchmark on selection depth.
• HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council): Hong Kong statutory body running trade matching, fairs, and sourcing services between Greater China suppliers and global buyers; competes in the broader trade facilitation category with greater scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norwegian-chinese-business-facilitator-as

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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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