Asia Sourcing Guide: 11 Top Alternatives to China [eBook]

Looking for the “next China” to manufacture your products?

China’s vast network of factories, developed infrastructure and other advantages have made sourcing goods overseas easy for importers of any size. But have you considered any other countries in Asia for your manufacturing operations?

There’s no time like the present to find alternative suppliers outside of China. China’s labor costs have been steadily rising over the past decade. Mounting tariffs have made trade relationships with China more tenuous.

And meanwhile, many surrounding countries in Asia have raised their production capabilities and developed other strengths to legitimately compete with China. 

Are you ready to start your next Asia sourcing project but aren’t sure where to begin? Or have you been manufacturing in China and are now ready to source elsewhere? Read on to learn how our free eBook, Asia Sourcing Guide: 11 Top Alternatives to China, can help.

How our guide helps you compare sourcing locations

Curious about how Vietnam’s transport infrastructure compares to Thailand’s? Not sure what the minimum wage is in Indonesia? Look no further than our sourcing guide.

Our 20-page guide compares China and 11 other alternative China sourcing destinations, including:

• Bangladesh
• Cambodia
• India
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Pakistan
• The Philippines
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Vietnam

We’ve compiled the most recent data available from international sources so you can see how each country compares to the next in key metrics. Inside this guide, you’ll discover how each of these locations stack up based on their:

• Industries and product expertise: Compare against your product types
• Sourcing costs: Compare tariffs, minimum wages and shipping costs
• Infrastructure quality: Assess potential shipping delays
• Labor availability: Assess workers’ skill levels
• Ease of doing business: Assess efficiency of policies and regulations

With our guide, you can weigh the pros and cons of each location against your needs and your customers’ expectations. 

Find the best fit for your importing business

Sourcing goods from a new country presents numerous potential challenges—shipping delays, longer lead times, increased costs and poorer product quality, to name just a few.

But finding alternative suppliers can also benefit your business by minimizing your supplier risk, reducing labor costs and lessening your tariff burden.  

Every country has something different to offer each importer. With our guide, you can compare sourcing locations based on the most important factors for your importing business. Just fill in the form on this page and click "DOWNLOAD NOW" to receive your free copy right to your inbox!