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englishChina is not the only place to buy furniture and other goods for home and public spaces cheaper than in the CIS, for example, in Italy. Nevertheless, furniture tours in cities of Southern China are the most popular and profitable. With what is this due to and what to expect from interior shopping in other countries? Let's get to the bottom of it.
Furniture tour to Italy
Where it takes place: in Milan, Venice, Pisa, Rimini
Why come here? To buy items from B&B Italia, Poliform, Minotti, Sicis and other leading Italian brands and interior trendsetters shaping the fashion for design. The client buys everything directly from factories, without the markup of intermediaries. You can save up to 1,5-2 times compared to the prices for the same products in the CIS.
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Minuses: Not too much savings. In China has an impressive selection of furniture and other goods that are not inferior to Italian neither in appearance nor in quality, but cheaper. The difference in price can be up to ten times. And there is also "real Italy" in China, with many Italian brands locating their production facilities here.
But if Italian origin and the presence of a coveted label with the brand name are fundamentally important, a furniture tour to Italy is a profitable investment in interior.
Furniture tour to Indonesia
Where it takes place: the islands of Bali and Java
Why go here? The country's tropical forests are the source of raw materials for precious mahogany furniture. During the tour here you can also buy stone countertops, washbasins and mosaics, decor, tableware and much more. All of this is produced by mostly local artisans. There are far fewer factory-made products, which means you can't buy built-in cabinets, high-tech kitchens or smart bathroom fixtures here like you can in China.
Minuses: in Indonesia it is realistic to pick up original, original items for home and garden, but if quality is a priority, the trip does not make sense. Such a tour is more suitable for wholesalers who buy goods in large batches. Purchases of retail customers will be delivered by a prefabricated cargo, and it is a great risk to get broken goods. In addition all of this can be bought in China, in complete with everything you need, and delivered to the buyer in a safe way.
Furniture tour to Malaysia
Where it takes place: Kuala Lumpur
Why go here? In Malaysia they make inexpensive furniture from hevea, rattan, bamboo, as well as items with elements of forging, leather goods. The direction is also interesting mainly for wholesalers and dealers. For them, the annual MIFF (Malaysian International Furniture Fair) takes place here, where about 500 manufacturers from all over the world display their furniture.
Like Indonesia, it is not advisable for a retail buyer to go here for furniture, except to combine a little shopping with vacation. There are shopping centers in Kuala Lumpur that sell furniture and decor, and prices are average and above average.
Mall shopping centers in Kuala Lumpur.
Minuses: logistics and infrastructure, designed for retail, are poorly developed, and and the choice of furniture and style directions is not yet too wide. Finishing, lighting, sanitary ware and everything else will have to be bought in another place. For example, in China, where furniture made of rattan, bamboo and other items exactly the same as in Malaysia there is a huge choice.
Our verdict
To buy furniture, lights, finishes and everything you need for your home or public space, and save several times, a tour to China is the best option.
In all questions relating to a furniture tour to China, please contact our managers.
The minimum cost of the entire order from China is $30,000!