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Guangzhou · Foshan · Since 2006

Your sourcing team in Guangzhou, from factory floor to sealed container.

Tanndy Ltd helps overseas buyers purchase building materials, furniture and hotel supplies direct from Chinese manufacturers — with market guiding, inspection, consolidation and full-container export.

We respond within 30 minutes during working time

20yrsSourcing experience, founded 2006
50+Countries we export to
100/yrContainers shipped per year
5,000m²Warehouse for consolidation
30minReply time during working hours
What we do

One team for the whole buying journey.

Product sourcing, market guidance, order following, quality inspection, consolidation, warehousing and shipping — so you buy from manufacturers and keep control of cost and quality.

Tanndy team visiting a doors and windows factory in Foshan
01

Sourcing & Buying

We source from more than 20 suppliers, recommend the best one and send you a detailed quotation sheet.

  • Samples sent by DHL
  • Contracts & order placement
  • Regular production updates
Ceramic tiles supplier showroom in Foshan
02

Building Materials

Our core business: 20 years of buying tiles, sanitary ware, doors, windows, kitchens and lighting direct from factories.

  • Manufacturer database
  • Price negotiation
  • Export documents & customs
Inspector measuring a tile with a tape during Tanndy quality inspection
03

Inspection & Loading

We open cartons, measure, count and photograph every step, then supervise container loading.

  • 10%–30% random check
  • On-power testing
  • Report with photos & video
Tanndy English-Chinese interpreter team
04

Interpreter & Market Guide

Full-time English-Chinese interpreters who know Guangzhou and Foshan markets, since 2006.

  • Airport pick-up & schedule
  • Canton Fair escort
  • Car rental & hotel booking
How it works

Ten steps from your request to the port.

The same disciplined flow for every order, whether you buy from home or come to China.

  1. Your requestWe discuss every detail of what you need.
  2. Source 20+ suppliersWe compare factories and markets for you.
  3. RecommendYou get our pick of the best supplier.
  4. Quotation sheetA detailed, line-by-line quotation.
  5. Samples by DHLTouch the quality before you order.
  6. Contract & orderWe sign with suppliers and place orders.
  7. Follow-upRegular updates during production.
  8. Factory inspectionGoods checked before they leave.
  9. Photo & video reportDetailed evidence of every check.
  10. ShippingSea FCL/LCL or air, with original documents by DHL.

Coming to China? We prepare everything.

  • Advice on the best time to visit and a visa invitation letter
  • Hotel recommendation and booking
  • Suppliers sourced and schedule prepared before you land
  • Private driver for airport pick-up
  • Guided visits to markets and factories, interpretation and negotiation
  • Sales confirmations with pictures, legal contracts with suppliers
  • Customs clearance, export documents and BL, INV, PL, CO sent by DHL
Buyers visiting a furniture booth at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou
5–6 daysTypical time to finish a building-materials buying trip
Manufacturers' showrooms

China's biggest building-materials markets, on your side.

Guangzhou and Foshan have the largest and most complete building-materials wholesale markets, with a vast number of manufacturers. We walk them with you, one supplier at a time.

Modern furniture manufacturer showroom
FurnitureSofas, beds, wardrobes, dining
Tile supplier showroom with large-format tiles
TilesCeramic, porcelain, mosaic
Sanitary ware showroom with water taps
SanitaryTaps, basins, cabinets
Lighting showroom with chandeliers
LightingChandeliers, lamps, fittings
Wooden door showroom
Doors & WindowsWood doors, aluminium systems
Quality control

No supplier is trusted 100%. So we check.

Even after ten orders with the same factory, mistakes in colour, quantity or design happen. Our inspection catches them before shipment, not after arrival.

30%Random check on 10%–30% of goods; critical items one by one
Quantity

Counted one by one

Colour

Each piece vs. the order

Design

Against pre-order photos

Material

Against the approved sample

Size

Measured & weighed

Electrical items are power-tested. You receive a detailed report with photos and video, and our team can inspect anywhere in China.

Tanndy inspector checking steel rebar before container loading in Foshan
Steel rebar checked before container loading, Foshan
Sofa inspection with Tanndy QC card
Sofa inspection
Tile size measurement during inspection
Tile measurement
Projects

Whole buildings, supplied from China.

From villas to commercial buildings and production lines, we have supplied most of the materials for clients' projects abroad.

Villa house project in South Africa
South Africa
Villa houseAbout 80% of the materials for the whole house: furniture, kitchen, windows, doors, sanitary, tiles.
Commercial apartment building in Zambia
Zambia
Apartment buildingWindows, doors, tiles, kitchens, sanitary, lighting and furniture for a commercial building.
Villa in Australia built with materials from Foshan
Australia
VillaTiles, sanitary, windows, lighting and kitchen from Foshan, all to Australian standard.
Villa building project in Africa
Africa
Villa communityA medium-scale villa project; most building materials procured by us in China.
Guinea — apartment buildingGuinea — stone crusher lineGuinea — coffee-bean warehouseGuinea — prefab hospital dormitoryKuwait — apartment buildingOman — private villasUnited Kingdom — buildingJapan — villa
Tanndy Ltd team in Guangzhou
2006Founded in Guangzhou, China
About Tanndy

Buy direct from manufacturers. We protect your interests.

Tanndy Ltd is a sourcing and export support company based in Guangzhou. Our main business is purchasing building materials and furniture from China; we also handle machinery, prefabricated houses and other products.

  • Founded2006, Guangzhou
  • OfficesGuangzhou (Panyu) and Hong Kong (Causeway Bay)
  • WarehousesGuangzhou & Foshan
  • MarketsBuilding materials, furniture, tiles, sanitary, hotel supplies
  • Listed onGoodFirms, Clutch
Chart of Tanndy's growing manufacturer database
Manufacturer database

A comprehensive database of manufacturers lets you buy direct and significantly reduce cost.

Tanndy 5,000 square metre warehouse
5,000 m² warehouse

Goods from different suppliers are stored here, then loaded into your container efficiently.

Tanndy office reception in Guangzhou
Careful management

Every order, from purchasing to loading, follows our internal standards under strict supervision.

Interpreter & travel

Make every day in China count.

Our full-time interpreters speak fluent English and know the Guangzhou & Foshan markets. They can accompany you on business trips across China.

  • 01Hotel, flight & train booking
  • 02Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • 03Visiting schedule arrangement
  • 04Factory & wholesale market guiding
  • 05Canton Fair & trade show escort
  • 06Interpretation & price negotiation
  • 07Local car rental service
  • 08Shopping, dining & sightseeing
Container ship at sea carrying export containers
FAQ

Straight answers before you fly in.

Still have a question? Message David on WhatsApp — we reply within 30 minutes during working time.

Can I place an order online without coming to China?

It is difficult: pictures cannot show the real quality, and the markets offer many qualities and designs. We suggest planning a visit; buying can usually be finished in 5–6 days.

Are the markets and suppliers open at weekends?

Yes, the markets open at weekends and normal holidays. The only closure is Chinese New Year, usually 2–3 weeks around the end of January — avoid that period when planning your trip.

Do you recommend suppliers and help with price negotiation?

Yes. We have a manufacturer database, recommend suppliers and take you to see them one by one, with interpretation and price negotiation.

Can you consolidate goods from different suppliers?

Yes. We arrange trucks to collect goods from different suppliers, store them in our warehouses in Guangzhou and Foshan and load the container there.

How do you inspect the goods?

We check quantity, design, material, colour and size. Most items get a random check on 10%–30% of the goods, critical items are checked one by one, electrical items are power-tested, and you receive a detailed report with photos and videos.

What are your working hours?

We normally work from 9:30 to 18:30. Markets usually open from 10:00 to 18:00, so daily visits fit comfortably.

How can I pay for interpreter services?

Cash in USD or RMB when you are here, or online by PayPal or Western Union. USD is converted at the Bank of China rate.

Can your team travel to other cities?

Yes. Our team can travel anywhere in China for inspection or to accompany you; the client covers travel costs.

Contact

Tell us what you are building.

Send your list or project plan. We reply within 30 minutes during working time.

  • Emailtanndy@tanndy.com
  • David — Call / WhatsApp / WeChat+86 186 2004 4981
  • Lilian — Call / WhatsApp / WeChat+86 186 2004 5496
  • Guangzhou office
    Room 306, Building 1, No.101, Yingbin Road, Panyu, Guangzhou, China
  • Hong Kong office
    Room 1911, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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