UK residential developers face the same problem on every project: procurement cost erodes margin before a brick is laid. China Sourcing UK was built to solve that — not by finding the cheapest product, but by finding the right product at the lowest total cost you can repeat, trust, and defend.
China Sourcing UK helps UK residential developers reduce the total cost of kitchen and bathroom procurement by connecting them with qualified Chinese manufacturers and managing specification, compliance verification, quality control and supply-chain coordination from factory to UK delivery.
Our objective is not to find the cheapest product. It is to deliver the lowest credible, compliant and repeatable total procurement cost.Three problems every UK developer faces on every project — and that China Sourcing UK solves completely.
We handle every step of the sourcing process. You approve the product and the price. We do everything else.
Handleless J-pull kitchen cabinets — E1 board carcases — soft-close Blum hardware — painted MDF doors. This is one worked example using UK trade pricing from September 2026. Every project is scoped individually; your actual saving depends on specification, volume, and compliance requirements.
| Cost Component | Howdens — 20 Kitchens | China Sourcing UK — 20 Kitchens | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base cabinet units per kitchen | £2,800 | £920 | £1,880 |
| Wall cabinet units per kitchen | £1,400 | £460 | £940 |
| Doors and drawers per kitchen | £1,800 | £580 | £1,220 |
| Hinges, runners and hardware | £600 | £180 | £420 |
| Total per kitchen | £6,600 | £2,140 | £4,460 |
| 20-kitchen package subtotal | £132,000 | £42,800 | £89,200 |
| Freight and import duty | — | £6,400 | — |
| China Sourcing UK consultancy fee (5%) | — | £2,140 | — |
| TOTAL LANDED — 20 KITCHENS | £132,000 | £51,340 | £80,660 potential saving |
Prices exclude VAT and installation. Quartz worktops available at significant saving versus UK trade pricing.
This example is illustrative. Actual costs are quoted per project based on your specification. Our objective is the lowest credible, compliant and repeatable total procurement cost — not the lowest headline price.
The UK construction sector spends over £62 billion annually. Property developers, housing associations, and construction companies are actively seeking compliant Chinese manufacturing partners — but have no reliable way to find and verify them. China Sourcing UK is that bridge. We represent you to UK buyers and handle all compliance, logistics, and payment verification so you focus on manufacturing.
Every product category sourced exclusively from Trade Assurance enabled, assessed Chinese factories with verifiable UK compliance documentation.
Four things that separate China Sourcing UK from generic sourcing agents and direct import attempts.
Whether you are a UK developer looking to reduce your total procurement cost on the next project, or a Chinese manufacturer looking for verified UK construction buyers — the first step is a conversation.
We will respond within one working day. Fred Abeka — 07951 250594
We will review your factory profile and respond within 2 working days. suppliers@chinasourcinguk.co.uk