Founder-led China sourcing support

Source from China with greater confidence.

Hantong gives UK businesses a single accountable China-side contact for supplier search, quotation comparison, supplier checks and delivery coordination. Led by Jeffrey Ni, with 8+ years of multi-site operational leadership and 7 years of sourcing experience, we align UK commercial expectations with practical execution in China.

Founder-led accountability Relevant supplier shortlists Like-for-like quote comparison China-side follow-through
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China-based legal entityOperated by Hangzhou Hantong Trade Service Co., Ltd. with a clear China-side operating structure.
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Free initial sourcing consultationWe review your brief at no charge. Any deeper paid work is scoped and agreed before it begins.
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Direct business contactReach Hantong at info@hantong.co.uk for sourcing enquiries.
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UK-market focusEnglish communication, structured comparisons and sourcing support designed around UK buyers.
Jeffrey Ni, Founder of Hantong
Meet the founder

Jeffrey Ni

Founder & Lead Sourcing Operator

Jeffrey combines more than eight years of multi-site operational leadership with seven years of hands-on sourcing experience. His background brings process discipline to supplier selection, commercial comparison and project follow-through — not simply introductions to factories.

Based in China and focused on UK clients, Jeffrey acts as the day-to-day bridge between buyer expectations and China-side execution. He helps convert complex product requirements into a structured sourcing process with clearer decisions, defined responsibilities and practical follow-up.

Operational disciplineMulti-site leadership experience with a strong focus on process, coordination and commercial execution.
Hands-on sourcingSeven years of supplier communication, quotation comparison, product follow-up and China-side coordination.
Single point of accountabilityOne founder-led contact helping keep the commercial brief and supplier execution aligned.
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Company information

A clear and accountable China-side operating entity

Hantong is a China-based sourcing business serving UK clients. The details below identify the operating entity and provide a direct business contact.

BrandHantong
FounderJeffrey Ni
Legal entityHangzhou Hantong Trade Service Co., Ltd.
Chinese name杭州涵通贸易服务有限公司
Company typeLimited liability company
Registered inHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Registered capitalRMB 1,000,000
Business emailinfo@hantong.co.uk
Market focusChina sourcing and supply-chain coordination for UK businesses
Why Hantong

Commercially focused sourcing support for UK buyers

The objective is not to generate a long list of suppliers. It is to help you make a better-informed purchasing decision with clearer commercial comparisons and fewer avoidable surprises.

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Identify manufacturers that fit the brief

We search against the product specification, quantity, budget, packaging requirements and intended market — rather than simply presenting whoever appears first online.

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Compare quotations on a true like-for-like basis

We structure comparisons around unit price, MOQ, materials, packaging, tooling, samples, lead time and available supplier documents so the commercial differences are easier to evaluate.

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Surface risks and missing information earlier

We communicate with suppliers in Chinese, challenge unclear quotations and identify gaps in specifications or documentation before they become production or delivery problems.

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Maintain continuity from sourcing through delivery

From samples and supplier follow-up to documentation requests and freight coordination, one China-side contact helps keep the project organised.

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How it works

A structured process from brief to shipment

You retain control of the final supplier and purchasing decision at every stage. Hantong organises the sourcing work so your options are easier to compare and the next step is clear.

Share your sourcing brief

Provide the product, specification, quantity, budget, packaging requirements, intended market and preferred delivery timeline. Photos, drawings and reference links are useful.

We build a relevant supplier shortlist

We identify factories whose product range, capabilities and commercial terms are aligned with the brief.

We compare commercial and supplier information

You receive a structured comparison of price, MOQ, lead time, samples, packaging and the supplier information available for review.

You review samples and select the preferred route

Where appropriate, we coordinate samples, consolidate feedback and clarify revisions before a larger order proceeds.

We coordinate follow-up through shipment

We help connect supplier communication, production updates, documentation requests and freight coordination through to dispatch.

What we source

Product categories where sourcing support adds value

Hantong supports practical categories where specification clarification, supplier comparison and China-side coordination can make a material commercial difference.

Product category illustrations
1Garden & Greenhouse
2DIY & Building Materials
3Packaging & Food-Contact
4Pet & Home
5Promotional Gifts
6Commercial Equipment
Logistics coordination

Keep sourcing, documentation and delivery connected

Supplier selection is only one part of the commercial process. Hantong helps connect China-side communication, production follow-up, document requests and freight coordination so critical information is less likely to be lost between supplier, forwarder and buyer.

Shipping options aligned with the order

Air, sea and courier routes can be reviewed against shipment size, urgency, budget and destination requirements.

Clearer document coordination

We help request commercial invoices, packing lists, product specifications and the supplier documents relevant to the project.

UK delivery coordination

We coordinate with suitable freight-forwarding providers based on the shipment profile and delivery postcode.

Hantong coordinates sourcing and logistics communication but does not replace the legal responsibilities of the importer, customs agent, testing laboratory or product-compliance adviser.

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B2B case studies

Selected examples of measurable commercial outcomes

Client names and identifying details are withheld under confidentiality obligations. Each example summarises the sourcing brief, Hantong's role and the commercial result.

Garden & greenhouse sourcing
Approx. 85% lower product cost

Nursery bench and plant-rack sourcing for a UK buyer

Client situation

The buyer required a commercial nursery bench and plant-rack solution, but the existing purchase benchmark made the project commercially difficult.

Hantong's contribution

We converted the brief into a comparable factory request, reviewed key dimensions, material and construction differences, compared quotation scope and considered packing implications before narrowing the supplier options.

Commercial outcome

The selected China sourcing route reduced the estimated product purchase cost by approximately 85% against the buyer's previous benchmark, enabling the project to proceed on a substantially stronger cost basis.

Food-service packaging
Nearly 70% lower unit price

High-volume takeaway container replacement

Client situation

A UK restaurant operator was purchasing a high-volume takeaway container at a unit cost that created significant recurring expenditure.

Hantong's contribution

We benchmarked the existing format and compared China-based alternatives against practical criteria including capacity, dimensions, lid fit, stackability, carton quantities and available food-contact documentation.

Commercial outcome

The shortlisted replacement was quoted at nearly 70% below the previous unit purchase price. Because the client uses the container in substantial volumes, the potential recurring saving was commercially significant.

Hospitality furniture
Approx. 60% lower purchase cost

Commercial chair sourcing for a UK restaurant group

Client situation

A UK multi-site restaurant group needed a repeatable chair solution for commercial use and wanted to improve the cost position against its existing purchasing benchmark.

Hantong's contribution

We compared suppliers against the required style, materials, finish, dimensions, MOQ and packaging approach, then clarified quotation differences and shipment-efficiency considerations.

Commercial outcome

The preferred sourcing route reduced the product purchase cost by approximately 60% while providing a viable specification for the intended restaurant environment.

Cost-comparison note: percentage savings refer to product-price comparisons available at the relevant project stage. Freight, duty, VAT, testing, inspection, tooling and other landed-cost items may vary by order and are assessed separately where applicable.

Start with a free sourcing consultation.

Submit your product brief and we will review it at no charge. If deeper sourcing work is required, the proposed scope and fees will be explained before any paid work begins.

Product briefShare the specification, material, dimensions, packaging requirements and any drawings, photos or reference links.
Commercial targetInclude the target quantity, budget, timing and whether you need a like-for-like alternative or a new sourcing route.
Market requirementsTell us the delivery postcode and any UKCA, CE, food-contact or other product requirements that may be relevant.
Frequently asked questions

Clear answers before the sourcing work begins

Trust depends on knowing what is included, what has been checked and where responsibility sits. These answers explain Hantong's approach.

How do you select and assess suppliers?
We begin with the product specification, target quantity, budget, lead time and intended market. We then compare relevant factories against their product scope, quotation consistency, available company information, product evidence and supplier documents appropriate to the project.
What does the free sourcing consultation include?
We review your initial brief, discuss the commercial objective and identify the most sensible next step. The consultation is free. It is intended to establish whether the requirement is commercially workable and what level of sourcing support may be required.
How are fees handled after the free consultation?
If the project requires deeper sourcing, supplier engagement, sample coordination or ongoing project support, the scope and fee structure are explained in advance and agreed in writing before paid work begins.
Do you guarantee product compliance?
We can help request supplier documents, identify relevant information and coordinate with testing or inspection providers where appropriate. Final compliance decisions should be supported by appropriate testing and professional advice, and the importer remains responsible for products placed on the UK market.
Can you support small orders?
This depends on the product, customisation requirements and factory MOQ. We will explain early if the target quantity is unlikely to be commercially workable and, where possible, explore alternative suppliers, specifications or sourcing routes.
How do you handle confidential client information?
Client and project information is used only as needed to assess and support the sourcing requirement. We avoid disclosing unnecessary personal or commercial information, and public case studies are anonymised unless a client has expressly agreed otherwise.
Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

Hantong is operated by Hangzhou Hantong Trade Service Co., Ltd. This policy explains how we handle information submitted through our website and sourcing-consultation forms.

Information we collect

We may collect information you provide through our contact or sourcing-consultation forms, including your name, company name, email address, phone or WhatsApp number, company website, product requirements, target quantity, budget, delivery requirements, reference links and any other details you choose to submit.

How we use information

We use this information to review sourcing requirements, respond to enquiries, communicate about potential supplier options, coordinate samples or documentation requests, and provide relevant business communication.

Sharing information

We do not sell personal information. Where needed to respond to your enquiry, we may share relevant product specifications or business requirements with potential suppliers, logistics providers or service partners. We aim to avoid sharing unnecessary personal information.

Data retention & contact

We keep enquiry information for as long as reasonably needed to manage the business relationship and maintain business records. For privacy-related questions, contact info@hantong.co.uk.