Buying wholesale from China means ordering stock in bulk from Chinese factories and trading companies at volume prices. This guide shows shops and businesses in Bahrain how to find suppliers, agree minimum orders, test samples and pay safely, and then Oreem receives your goods in China, ships them by air or sea, clears Bahrain customs and delivers them to your shop. Buying a few items for yourself? Read our guide to shopping from Chinese websites instead.
Air express from China to Bahrain costs BHD 14.5 for 1 kg with Oreem, delivered to your door in 4–7 working days. Air cargo costs BHD 5.5–6.6 per kg (10 kg minimum, 10–14 working days) and sea freight BHD 135 per CBM (0.2 CBM minimum, 35–60 working days). Bahrain customs and VAT on imports are charged separately.
| From | Mode | 1 kg | 2 kg | 5 kg | Delivery (working days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | Air express | 14.5 | 18 | 47 | 4–7 |
Prices in BHD, delivered to the door in Bahrain. China and US prices depend on the pickup location; Europe varies by postal code. Bahrain customs and VAT on imports are charged separately. Prices updated:
| Service | Price (BHD) | Minimum | Delivery (working days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air cargo, China to Bahrain | 5.5–6.6 per kg | 10 kg | 10–14 |
| Sea freight (shared container), China to Bahrain | 135 per CBM | 0.2 CBM | 35–60 |
Air and sea cargo from China must be delivered to Oreem’s cargo warehouse in China first. Prices updated:
Oreem brings imports to Bahrain with its own team and partner carriers such as Aramex, DHL and FedEx, with live tracking to your door.
Shops, online stores and companies in Bahrain trust Oreem to bring their goods from abroad, cleared through customs and delivered where they need them.
There are three main ways to find a supplier in China. B2B marketplaces let you search thousands of factories and trading companies, compare prices and message them before you buy. Trade fairs let you meet suppliers in person, handle the products and talk to the people who make them; the best known is the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, held every spring and autumn. Sourcing agents search, negotiate and check factories for you for a fee, which suits busy owners and custom products. Many importers mix the three: they search online, meet the best suppliers at a fair, and use an agent for inspections.
Three Routes:
B2B marketplaces to search and compare Trade fairs to meet factories in person Sourcing agents to search and check for youCompare the main routes before you choose where to source your stock:
Oreem is an independent shipping company and is not a partner of any of these marketplaces, fairs or agents.
Most Chinese suppliers set a minimum order quantity, or MOQ: the smallest number of units they will make or sell at the wholesale price. It is often open to negotiation, especially if you accept a standard colour or packaging, pay a slightly higher unit price, or plan regular repeat orders. Before any bulk order, buy samples from two or three suppliers and compare the material, finish, size and packaging side by side. Keep the sample you approve as your reference, and tell the supplier the bulk order must match it. Samples are small and light, so air freight usually gets them to Bahrain quickly.
Before You Commit:
Ask each supplier for the MOQ and price tiers Compare samples from two or three suppliers Keep the approved sample as your reference
A little checking before you pay protects your money and your shop. Ask for the business licence and confirm the company name matches the one on your invoice and bank details. Find out whether you are dealing with the factory itself or a trading company; both can be fine, but you should know which. Look at how long the supplier has been trading, read buyer reviews, and ask for a video call to see the production line and stock. Put every detail of the order in writing: material, size, colour, quantity, packaging, labels and delivery date. For larger orders, an independent inspection before the goods leave the factory is money well spent.
Supplier Checklist:
Business licence matches the invoice name Video call to see the products and stock Full order details agreed in writingUse the protected payment option when a marketplace offers one, and pay only into a bank account in the name of the company you signed with. Be careful if a supplier emails new bank details; confirm by phone or video call first. Many suppliers ask for a deposit before production and the balance before shipping, so agree that the balance is paid only after the goods pass your checks. Agree the trade terms too, because they decide who pays for transport and where the supplier hands the goods over; our guide to Incoterms explains EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. The simplest setup is to ask the supplier to deliver to your Oreem address in China, then we take over from there.
Safe Payment Rules:
Use protected payment where it is offered Pay only to the company named in your contract Agree trade terms and the delivery address
When your goods reach your address in China, Oreem receives them and ships them on. Air express takes 4–7 working days and suits samples, urgent restocks and light, valuable items. Air cargo takes 10–14 working days for loads from 10 kg. Sea freight takes 35–60 working days and costs less for heavy or bulky stock; larger orders can travel in a shared container or a full container, see container shipping. Check that your products are allowed into Bahrain before you order, because some batteries, liquids and chemicals are restricted. For a full comparison, read air freight vs sea freight and our page on shipping from China to Bahrain.
Choose by Need:
Air express: 4–7 working days for samples and urgent stock Sea: 35–60 working days for heavy or bulky stock Air cargo: 10–14 working days from 10 kgCommercial imports are declared to Bahrain Customs, so ask your supplier for a commercial invoice and a packing list that match the goods exactly. Some products, such as food, cosmetics and medicines, may need extra approvals before import, so check before you order. Imports into Bahrain generally carry 5% customs duty on the CIF value, meaning the goods plus shipping and insurance, and 10% VAT; our customs duty and VAT guide shows how it is worked out, and the official sources are customs.gov.bh and nbr.gov.bh. If you are still setting up your business, see our guide to virtual commercial registration. Oreem clears customs and delivers to your shop, home or our warehouse in Bahrain. Shipping is quoted per shipment, so contact us before your first order.
Sourcing from more than one country? Oreem brings business shipments to Bahrain from these places too:
Shipping from China by air, sea and container.
Shipping from Turkey for textiles, furniture and home goods.
Shipping from India for goods from Indian suppliers.
Shipping from Europe for European brands and suppliers.
Shipping from the USA for American suppliers and stores.
Shipping from the UK for British suppliers and stores.
Proxy buying when you want us to place the order for you.
Yes. Many Chinese suppliers accept small first orders, and minimum quantities are often negotiable. Start with samples, then a modest first order, and grow from there.
No. Oreem is an independent shipping company and is not a partner of any Chinese marketplace, fair or supplier. You buy from the supplier, and we receive, ship and clear your goods.
It is the smallest number of units a supplier will sell at the wholesale price. It is often open to negotiation, especially for standard colours and packaging.
Yes. Compare samples from two or three suppliers, approve one, and tell the supplier that the bulk order must match it.
Imports into Bahrain generally carry 5% customs duty on the CIF value plus 10% VAT. Some products need extra approvals, so check before you order.
Air express takes 4–7 working days and suits samples and urgent stock. Sea takes 35–60 working days and costs less for heavy or bulky goods.
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Suppliers and orders
Where should my supplier send the goods?
Contact us and we will give you your Oreem address in China to share with your supplier.
Can several suppliers use the same address?
Yes. Every supplier can deliver to your Oreem China address, and we ship the goods to Bahrain.
Shipping and customs
How long does it take?
4–7 working days by air express and 35–60 working days by sea.
Who clears customs?
Oreem clears Bahrain customs and delivers the goods to your shop or door.
Payment
Who do I pay for the goods?
You pay your supplier directly, as agreed in your order.
How do I pay for shipping?
Shipping is quoted per shipment, and you can pay Oreem with cash on delivery in BHD.
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