How to Find Private Label & OEM Manufacturers on 1688

Transitioning from Dropshipping to a Private Label Brand

Selling generic dropshipped products leads to high price competition and low customer retention. To build long-term brand equity, you must transition to private labeling—adding custom logos, bespoke packaging, and custom designs to your products. 1688 is the best place to find manufacturers that offer these services at low costs.

How to Filter 1688 for OEM Manufacturers

When searching on 1688, use these filters and criteria to find factories capable of private label customization:

• Look for 'Industrial Belt' (产业带) Suppliers: Factories located in specialized industrial regions (like apparel in Guangzhou or electronics in Shenzhen) offer the lowest costs and highest customization flexibility.
• Check Customization Badges: Target suppliers with "OEM" (贴牌) or "Customization" (定制) tags on their profile page. These factories have dedicated teams for custom production.
• Assess MOQ Flexibility: Many factories will quote a high MOQ (e.g., 500 units) for custom boxes, but you can often negotiate to print 500 boxes, keep them in their warehouse, and ship products in smaller batches of 10 to 20 units.

Exporting Custom Inquiries

GP Sourcing lets you compile a list of target products and export them as a structured sourcing portfolio. You can include custom branding specifications and notes, making it easy to present a professional inquiry to potential manufacturers.