10 Best Wholesale Suppliers for Sourcing Products in 2025

Faire’s platform operates like a B2C shopping site, allowing you to search for products, filter by category, and receive personalized recommendations. From there, you can place orders with Net 60 terms.

Faire also offers free shipping and returns on first-time orders with new customers, but note that there are supplier-based shipping fees and return allowances for all recurring orders. The platform is also currently only available to a limited number of countries.

Faire prides itself as a one-stop shop for wholesale products.

Faire is an excellent choice for small businesses that want flexible financing, low-risk inventory sourcing, and exclusive product selections. Its Net 60 terms, free returns on first orders, and supplier network make it easier for you to compete with larger businesses.

Faire also supports small retailers beyond wholesale sourcing. Similar to last year, Faire is doing a $100,000 small business grant program, awarding selected US and Canada retailers with $5,000 in Faire credits to help them purchase inventory and grow their stores.

Take note, though, that Faire charges a 15% commission fee on orders and a $10 one-time fee for new customers, which can increase initial costs as suppliers can pass these fees onto you. Despite this, Faire remains one of the best platforms to stock your store with unique, high-profit-margin products.

The majority of Alibaba’s suppliers are located internationally, specifically in China, so there are lots of opportunities to find items at lower prices compared to North American suppliers’ prices. The nature of working internationally, however, does tend to have longer shipping times. Working with international suppliers can also be challenging because it is more difficult to vet their reliability.

To help with these challenges, Alibaba has implemented the following:

• Alibaba allows their suppliers to become “Verified” if they pass a factory/warehouse assessment and inspection to prove the legitimacy and reliability of their business.
• Alibaba also offers trade assurance for all orders placed through its site, ensuring that the products you ordered are “produced to the quality you expect, paid for securely, and shipped on time.” Its customer service representatives can help if that’s not the case.
• Alibaba also offers a buyer membership program where you can become a Pro Buyer if you have purchased more than $300,000 on Alibaba or have a business that makes more than $1 million annually. All you have to do is fill out the Pro Buyer application to prove your credentials and then you get access to:
  • Net 30 and net 60 payment terms for all orders
  • Shipping consolidation services so you can save on shipping and freight costs
  • Pro Buyer badge that suppliers can see when they work with you
  • Six $500 coupons for orders of $20,000 or more
  • Dedicated Pro Buyer 24-hour customer service

Among the marketplaces I feature in this list, Alibaba has the widest selection of products and wholesalers on the market. But what I like is that it provides security for all your purchases through trade assurance and has taken steps to make buying more secure with its Verified Supplier certification.

I recommend filtering your searches and product pages to only include verified wholesalers. Alibaba offers secure messaging services and a well-equipped customer service department to protect its buyers and facilitate easy and safe transactions.

Unlike the other platforms on this list, Wholesale Central does not facilitate buying or any retailer-supplier communication. The site is only a directory that connects you with suppliers. Contacting the suppliers, placing orders, and arranging payment terms all take place off-site.

Wholesale Central makes it easy to find niche products and connect with wholesalers directly. You can send your product requests and discover thousands of suppliers. I like that Wholesale Central’s suppliers are screened and are liable for removal from the directory if they prove to be unreliable or fraudulent.

Wholesale Central also has a partner site, Closeout Central, that offers a wide range of closeout goods, where you can find prices well below wholesale.

You need to be a paying member to shop in SaleHoo but worry not — you have 60 days to decide if it’s a good fit; otherwise, you can get your money back.

SaleHoo works similarly to other marketplaces such as Alibaba. You can connect your Shopify store to enable dropshipping, create your private label brand, or buy wholesale products. Shipping and MOQs depend on the vendor, and what’s great about SaleHoo’s product listings is that the majority are genuine, high-quality brands from the US like Sony and Disney.

What is impressive about SaleHoo’s supplier directory is how well-vetted its vendors are. SaleHoo also has a market research feature that helps buyers see trends and notice seasonal products. Its customer service is also highly rated among its users.

You need to sign up for an account with DHgate to browse its available listings. Upon signing up, you will see a variety of coupons that you can apply to your order.

DHgate is known for counterfeit items, so I recommend exercising due diligence when placing an order. DHgate has a built-in feedback system where it displays reviews for each supplier, how long they have been selling, product quality, customer service standards, annual sales volumes, and percentages of disputes and positive reviews.

Once you place an order, processing time varies by seller but is usually fulfilled within three to 15 business days. DHgate has a very flexible shipping lead time, so consider this when placing an order. Its shipping lead times can be anywhere between three days to three weeks.

Once you receive your item, you are given the chance to file a dispute and claim a refund if the order doesn’t meet your requirements, is broken, or is not as advertised. DHgate holds your payment in escrow until you click on Order Received in your dashboard.

DHgate doesn’t have any membership fees and provides membership levels depending on the number of orders and purchase amounts you have placed. Once you reach VIP status, you are entitled to phone support. Most of its sellers do not have minimum order quantities, so you can place an order to check its quality before deciding to buy in bulk.

I wasn’t able to verify if its buyer protection works, especially with claiming a refund. However, I strongly advise you not to mark an order as received until you have thoroughly checked your parcel.

Worldwide Brands requires you to be a member to be able to use it. Once you are a member, you can search for suppliers by their brand name, the products you are looking for, and location.

The results you get are from a strictly monitored database of credible suppliers. Suppliers listed in Worldwide Brands go through a rigid application process and earn a Worldwide Brands certification seal.

Most Worldwide Brands suppliers are located in the US so price-wise, they may not be as competitive globally especially compared with China wholesalers.

You get wholesaler details such as the company name, full address, website, contact details, and any details about doing business with the vendor, such as payment terms or ordering methods.

It is hard to find credible and reputable vendors especially when you are starting out, so going with Worldwide Brands cuts to the chase and gives you a scam-free supplier list. The lifetime fee may be pricier compared to the rest of the vendors but is worth the stress-free supplier shopping.

Like Alibaba, DollarDays has almost every product you can think of, with more focus on serving nonprofits with affordable pricing. For-profit businesses are still welcome to buy in bulk, though. DollarDays is based in the US, so pricing may not be as competitive compared to Alibaba, but they don’t have order minimums and support businesses globally.

If your business caters to nonprofits, schools, and philanthropic causes, you could buy wholesale items — like baby products, personal care products, and pet supplies — through its wholesale site.

DollarDays offers quality products in bulk for charitable outreach efforts, fundraisers, and more. I particularly like that as a buyer, you can also support an NGO through their charity program. A 5% donation is given to schools, charities, temples, churches, or other institutions from your sale.

Tropical Labs provides contract manufacturing, private label, and co-packing services. You can choose from ready-made private label products — such as skin creams, shave gels, and candles — or opt for custom formulations through its research and development (R&D) services. The team at Tropical Labs helps with every step, from formulation and packaging to compliance and production, ensuring brands can bring high-quality products to market with ease.

The estimated timeline for a fully researched and developed product is eight to 12 months.

Tropical Labs simplifies the process of creating custom and private label personal care products while ensuring high-quality formulations. Whether you want to customize a skincare line or launch an organic beauty brand, Tropical Labs can provide the expertise and flexibility to make it happen. Plus, having a team of professionals through the often-complicated process of product development is such a huge benefit.

You can shop directly on the website by creating an account, browsing products, and placing orders. Each product listing provides details on size breakdowns, fabric composition, and available inventory.

If you are interested in dropshipping, Tasha Apparel allows you to use product images from its site, letting you save time and money on product photography. Orders ship quickly, with same-day processing for purchases made before noon PST and free shipping for qualifying orders over $300.

Tasha Apparel makes stocking women’s apparel simple, affordable, and risk-free. You can source trendy pieces without order minimums so you can test different styles without committing to large bulk orders. You also don’t risk overstocking with items that might be out of trend anytime soon.

I also like that it allows its customers to use their professional product images without added fees. It also has a great hassle-free return policy that is very beneficial for buyers.

Syncee operates as a wholesale and dropshipping marketplace, where you can browse products from suppliers, import listings directly into your online store, and set your own pricing rules. Orders are automatically processed, with suppliers handling fulfillment and shipping. Syncee provides automation tools to ensure that product data, inventory, and orders are synchronized in real time.

You can start with a free plan to browse products but must upgrade to import and automate product listings. Note as well, that suppliers have the right to reject your application to dropship their items from your store.

The ability to sell dropshipped items from multiple suppliers makes Syncee stand out from the rest of the suppliers I feature in this list. I also appreciate how Syncee automates everything — from product updates to order tracking.