In the first half of 2026, our wall-panel inquiries grew 120% year on year. One clear trend: overseas SME buyers are bypassing local importers and sourcing directly from Chinese factories.
Three Reasons
- Transparent pricing: factory-direct quotes run 20%-40% below importer pricing
- Lower MOQs: factories like GOBO Deco now accept MOQs of 100m², making small trial orders viable
- Direct communication: one WhatsApp thread, and sampling lead time shrinks from 3 weeks to 7 days
What to Confirm Before Buying Direct
- Does the factory hold ISO 9001 quality certification?
- Do they accept third-party inspection (SGS, BV, etc.)?
- Do they have overseas delivery references in the same category?
The simplest way to verify a factory is truly self-operating: ask for a live video factory tour.
GOBO Deco has been in boards since 2007 and self-operated exports since 2016. If you are evaluating Chinese suppliers, contact us for our Factory Audit Checklist for Overseas Buyers.
