How to Source Products

Piratify gives you direct access to products on 1688, Taobao, and Tmall — China's largest wholesale marketplaces. Most products are 50-60% cheaper than what you'd find on AliExpress.

Written By Piratify

Last updated 26 days ago

Search by Keyword, by URL, and by Image

Three Ways to Search

By Keyword Go to Sourcing in the sidebar. Type a product keyword (e.g., "phone case silicone") and select the marketplace (1688, Taobao, or Tmall). Browse the results and compare prices.

By URL Already found a product on 1688 or Taobao? Paste the product URL directly into the search bar. Piratify will fetch the product details, pricing, and variants.

By Image Upload a product image and Piratify will find similar products across Chinese marketplaces. Great for finding a supplier for a product you've already seen elsewhere.

Understanding Product Listings

Each product listing shows:

  • Supplier price — the actual wholesale price in CNY (converted to your currency)

  • Minimum order quantity — some products have MOQs, most don't for dropshipping

  • Variants — colors, sizes, and specifications

  • Supplier rating — helps you assess reliability

Importing a Product

Once you've found a product:

  1. Click on the product to view details.

  2. Select the variants you want to sell.

  3. Click "Import to catalog".

  4. The product is saved in your Products page, ready to be pushed to Shopify.

Tips for Better Sourcing

  • Search in Chinese keywords for more results (use Google Translate).

  • Compare multiple suppliers for the same product — prices can vary significantly.

  • Check the supplier rating and transaction volume.

  • Start with small test orders before committing to larger volumes.