Pros & Cons of Sourcing Products From China

Updated 17/10/2024

Over the past few decades, China has grown as an economic powerhouse, with many international companies sourcing products from there. However, between the pandemic and rising political tensions, many US companies are cutting ties with China.

Whether you’re an established company or a new entrant to the market, it’s worth considering whether it’s better business to import from China or whether the outsourcing of products has become too much of a hassle. To help you with this, we’ve listed the pros and cons of sourcing products from China.

Cons of Sourcing From China

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