The main market of China is divided into two large categories, namely online marketplaces (for shopping or importing) and physical markets (trading centers).

• 1688.com: Wholesale market, direct from the factory (factory direct), at the lowest prices.
• Taobao: The largest B2C retail shopping platform in China. Ideal for individual purchases (with no Minimum Order Quantity, or MOQ) or for discovering unique items and the latest fashion trend.
• Alibaba.com: Designed specifically for B2B (Business-to-Business) and global trade. Supports direct international.