1 Billion Products. 1688 Prices. What You Pay.
Yakkyofy is the first Western company to integrate 1688 directly. Access over 1 billion factory products at true source pricing, buy from a single unit, pay in your currency, and let us handle QC and worldwide shipping.
1688 is where factory pricing starts
For years it was inaccessible to Western sellers because of language barriers, Yuan-only payments and the lack of international shipping.
Yakkyofy removes those barriers and gives you direct access through a single platform.
The AliExpress Reality
Higher factory markups
You’re buying from export layers, not directly from the factory.
Limited branding options
Harder to build a long-term brand with custom packaging.
Slower fulfillment cycles
Longer delivery times and less control over the customer experience.
From 1688 to Shopify in 3 steps.
Access 1688
Browse over 1 billion factory listings with domestic Chinese pricing (¥)
Get an instant quote
Pay in your currency with product, shipping and service costs shown upfront.
Sell on Shopify & fulfill
QC, fulfillment and worldwide shipping handled by Yakkyofy.
The 1688 advantage vs the usual tools
Everything you need to source from 1688 and fulfill reliably without hidden tradeoffs.
| YAKKYOFY | OTHERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct 1688 access | YES | NO |
| Search in English | YES | NO |
| Buy from 1 unit | YES | NO |
| Pay in EUR / USD | YES | NO |
| Dedicated account manager | YES | NO |
| Quality checks available | YES | NO |
| 3–7 day shipping | YES | NO |
| Transparent pricing | YES | NO |
| Warehouse network | YES | NO |
| EGM listed | YES | NO |
Transparent prices. No Yuan. No surprises.
Pay in your currency
China logistics handled end-to-end
Shipping cost shown upfront
Real warehouse. Real fulfillment.
1688 doesn’t ship to Western countries. Every order passes through our Dongguan operations hub where we perform quality control, consolidation and international fulfillment.
On-site warehouse operations
Picking, packing, and dispatch
Tracking on every shipment
Support when issues happen
Everything you need to know.
What is 1688?
1688 is China’s domestic marketplace where factories sell directly. Alibaba includes export markups and AliExpress includes retail markups.<
Why can’t Western buyers normally use 1688?
1688 was built for the Chinese domestic market. Listings are in Chinese, payments are made in Yuan, and suppliers generally don’t ship internationally. Yakkyofy removes these barriers by handling translation, payments, quality control, and worldwide fulfillment.
Why are 1688 prices lower than Alibaba and AliExpress?
1688 is China’s domestic marketplace, where factories sell directly to local buyers. Alibaba often includes export markups and minimum order requirements, while AliExpress includes retail markups. Through Yakkyofy, you can access factory-direct pricing without managing the complexity yourself.
Can I buy only one unit?
Yes. Unlike traditional wholesale sourcing, many products on Yakkyofy can be purchased starting from a single unit. This allows you to test products before committing to larger volumes.
Do I need a Chinese sourcing agent?
No. Yakkyofy gives you direct access to 1688 pricing while managing supplier communication, payments, logistics, quality control, and fulfillment on your behalf.
Can I pay in EUR or USD?
Yes. You never need to pay suppliers in Chinese Yuan. Yakkyofy converts pricing and shows a single all-inclusive cost in your local currency before you place an order.
Can I search products using images?
Yes. Simply upload a photo and our image search technology will find matching products across the 1688 catalog. You can also search using English keywords.
Does Yakkyofy handle quality control and shipping?
Yes. Orders are processed through our operations hub in Dongguan, China, where products can be inspected, prepared, and shipped worldwide with tracking included.
Can I use 1688 products with my Shopify store?
Yes. Products can be imported directly into Shopify, complete with optimized listings, images, pricing, and fulfillment workflows managed through Yakkyofy.