5 Tips to find ceramic tableware right supplier in China

Do you know how to find the right ceramic tableware supplier in China? 

Below are 5 tips to find the right ceramic tableware supplier for you.

1. Find a reliable ceramic tableware supplier with a good Reputation.

You can find many potential suppliers by posting an RFQ via the Made in China, Alibaba, or other BTB online Websites.

As for the importer or wholesaler, go to the offline Fair shows related to the ceramic table that is close to you, such as the Maison&Objet Fair in Paris, AMBIENTE fair in Frankfurt, ABCASA Fair in Brazil, Reed Gift Fairs in Sydney, HOST Istanbul

You can get the exhibitor list and find the supplier from China. Look for ceramic tableware factories with a good reputation for providing high-quality ceramic tableware. 

What's more, please remember to open your Facebook, Ins, and Twitter, you also can find the supplier via the advertisement. Of course, if you have time, it is better to come to China to attend the Canton Fair, or other tableware Fair, such as the Shanghai International Luxury Living and Interior Furnishing Exhibition.You can find lots of ceramic tableware factories, trading companies, and agents with less time.

2. Pay attention to quality assurance and certifications

You are supposed to cooperate with a supplier that sticks to strict quality control measures. It helps to reduce the risk of receiving defective ceramic tableware to know quality assurance processes well.

The quality details for the ceramic tableware include the incoming raw material selection(clay, packing), manufacturing standards(production line standard), and inspection procedures.

Look for ceramic tableware manufacturer suppliers who hold relevant certifications or comply with industry standards, such as BSCI, SEMTA, ISO, SA certifications or FDA, REACH, ROHS, and EU approvals. 

These certifications indicate you can get ceramic tableware that can meet food-grade standards. It can help you to save more time and avoid unnecessary problems such as the after-sale service for breakage or Defective ceramic tableware.

3. Sample Evaluations are an important part of placing orders.

Almost all ceramic dinnerware factories in China are willing to offer samples to check quality or confirm the details before making a bulk purchase. 

Thus, please feel free to request samples to check quality, durability, finish, and overall craftsmanship. Pay more attention to details such as color glaze consistency, the branded printing logo, thickness, size, and resistance to chipping or scratching for the ceramic bowl, and porcelain mugs. You are supposed to test whether the ceramic tableware samples are microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, oven-safe, or not.

Assess the weight and feel of the ceramic tableware to ensure it meets your requirements and your promotional project.

4. Flexibility and OEM&ODM design ability for the ceramic tableware.

Choose a supplier with OEM and ODM design, if you prefer the customized branded logo or need to develop new products.

Ask the factories for their ability to accommodate custom designs, colors, shapes, sizes, and other specified requirements.

Discuss your budget and timeline with the ceramic dinnerware suppliers to check the actual cost and delivery time. Make it clear about the preproduction sample time, production sample, lead time, tooling fee, or any other extra cost for opening a new mold.

Cooperate with a supplier with a professional design team, standard production lines, and skilled workers. A professional design team for ceramic tableware can develop nice drawings based on your ideas.What is more important thing is to get professional suggestions from them on the production craft.

The production craft decides the final appearance of the ceramic dinnerware, such as the porcelain dinner plate or side plate.

For example,  you want a wonderful printing design on the porcelain plate with more than 6 colors and want it to be dishwasher safe.

The professional supplier will suggest you reduce the color number for the flora design to less than 3 colors rather than make the design directly.

They know under-glazed craft only works less than  3 color printing.

5. Good Pricing and Terms and good service.

If the cost is not the sole determining factor, you can compare the price with the competitive rate for the different quality the porcelain factory offers.

Focus on the payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, shipping costs, after-sale service, and contact person you are comminuted with.      

The affordability and quality of the ceramic tableware are also important factors.