Sourcing in China
Search products, find suppliers, and get product details from Made-in-China.com using the made-in-china MCP server via mcporter.
Prerequisites
mcporterCLI installed (npm i -g mcporter)- MCP server
made-in-chinaconfigured inconfig/mcporter.jsonwith the server's SSE endpoint URL - See mcporter docs for configuration details
Available Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Key Params |
|---|---|---|
search_products | Search products by keyword | keyword, page (30/page) |
search_suppliers | Search manufacturers/suppliers | keyword, page (10/page) |
get_product_detail | Full product page details | url (product URL) |
Quick Commands
# Search products
mcporter call made-in-china.search_products keyword="LED light" page=1
# Search suppliers
mcporter call made-in-china.search_suppliers keyword="LED light"
# Get product detail (use URL from search results)
mcporter call made-in-china.get_product_detail url="https://..."Sourcing Workflow
1. Product Discovery
Start with search_products to find products matching requirements. Each result includes:
- Product name, price, MOQ
- Key specifications (properties)
- Supplier name and link
- Product image
Iterate pages for broader results. Refine keywords for precision (e.g., "12V LED strip waterproof" vs "LED").
2. Supplier Evaluation
Use search_suppliers to find manufacturers. Results include:
- Company name and business type (Manufacturer / Trading Company)
- Main products and location
- Certification badges (ISO, audited, etc.)
Prefer manufacturers over trading companies for better pricing. Check badges for quality signals.
3. Product Deep Dive
Use get_product_detail on promising products. Returns:
- Full specifications and description
- All product images
- Sample pricing (if available)
- Product categories and video URL
- Supplier/brand info
4. Comparison & Recommendation
When comparing options, organize by:
- Price range (unit price + MOQ)
- Supplier credibility (badges, business type)
- Specifications match (vs buyer requirements)
- Sample availability (sample price if listed)
Best Practices
- Use English keywords for best results on Made-in-China.com
- Search both products AND suppliers for the same keyword to get different perspectives
- Always check MOQ — it varies dramatically between suppliers
- "Manufacturer" business type typically means better unit pricing
- Cross-reference supplier badges: Audited Supplier > general listings
- For detailed specs, always follow up with
get_product_detail
Output Format
Present results in clean, scannable format:
- Use tables for product/supplier comparisons
- Highlight price, MOQ, and key specs prominently
- Include direct links to products and supplier pages
- Flag notable badges or certifications
For more on sourcing strategy, see references/sourcing-guide.md.