Greater China
The broadest manufacturing base for consumer goods, electronics, packaging and hardware, with deep component supply and short development cycles.
About
A buying department you do not have to hire
Li Distribution exists for companies that need professional procurement without carrying a full sourcing team — and for companies that have one, but need eyes on the ground where the goods are actually made.
What we do
We source, verify and move goods. In practice that means finding manufacturers who can actually make what you need at your volume, proving they are what they claim to be, negotiating terms that hold up over repeat orders, inspecting production against a written standard, and getting the shipment through customs to your door.
Clients come to us in one of two situations. Either they are buying from overseas for the first time and want the process run properly from the start, or they have been importing for years and have accumulated a problem — inconsistent quality, a supplier who has become complacent, a cost base nobody has challenged, or a single point of failure they cannot afford.
How we are set up
We operate as a small, senior team rather than a large agency. Each client has a named specialist who owns the account from brief to delivery, supported by inspection and logistics partners in the markets where the goods are produced. That structure keeps us close to the factory floor and keeps you away from a ticket queue.
We deliberately do not chase volume. There is a limit to how many accounts one person can genuinely know, and once a specialist is past it, the quality of the advice is the first thing to go.
What we are not
We are not a marketplace, and we do not carry a catalogue to push. We do not accept commission from suppliers. And we will tell you when a product should not be made where you want it made, or when your target price is not achievable at the quality you are describing — early enough that it is still useful.
At a glance
- Sourcing and procurement specialists
- Independent — paid by the buyer, never the supplier
- Supplier vetting and on-site audits
- Inspection against a written, pre-agreed standard
- Freight, customs documentation and delivery
- Named point of contact per account
Get in touch
hello@lidistribution.asia
Hong Kong SAR · Serving clients worldwide
Coverage
Where we source
Sourcing region is a commercial decision — cost, tariff exposure, capability and risk concentration. We shortlist across markets rather than defaulting to one.
Vietnam
Strong in furniture, textiles, footwear and increasingly electronics assembly. A common second source where tariff exposure matters.
India
Textiles, engineered components, chemicals and personal care, with growing capability in packaging and light manufacturing.
Southeast Asia
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia for food-adjacent goods, rubber and plastics, apparel and assembly.
How we operate
Three commitments
Specialist, not generalist
Sourcing and procurement is the whole business. We are not a freight forwarder with a sourcing desk bolted on, or a trading company selling whatever it can buy cheaply this month.
Independent by design
We are paid by the buyer. That is the only way advice about a supplier can be worth anything.
Documented, not improvised
Specifications, inspection standards, supplier records and cost breakdowns are written down and handed over. If you leave, you leave with your supply chain intact.
Start a conversation
Tell us what you need to buy.
Send a specification, a sample, or even a photo and a target price. You will get a considered reply — sourcing options, indicative costs and realistic lead times — not a sales pitch.