Practical Resource

Chinese Supplier Quotation Comparison Template

Normalize every quotation to the same product and commercial basis before ranking suppliers by price.

Comparison itemSupplier ASupplier BSupplier C
Legal company name
Product specification / version
Unit price and currency
MOQ
Incoterm and named place
Tooling / mould / setup cost
Sample cost and refund condition
Packaging included
Production lead time
Payment terms
Inspection and testing
Certifications / compliance documents
Warranty / defect handling
Excluded costs
Communication and document quality
Main risks / open questions
Overall decision

How to use it

Ask every supplier to confirm the same requirement in writing. Keep one section for excluded costs and assumptions; these often explain why one quotation appears cheaper.

This resource is a general business tool and does not replace legal, quality, financial, customs, or compliance advice. Adapt it to the product, market, and transaction.

Written and reviewed by

Founder of Ensamico, based in Shanghai. Mubashir has lived in China for more than 12 years and works across international business, supplier coordination, exhibitions, market development, technology projects, and cross-border operations.