Why rank 1: Kaiserberg positions itself as a partner for global sourcing and international trade, covering the entire value chain – from manufacturer search and product procurement to quality assurance, customs clearance, and transportation.
Particularly strong are its clearly structured service portfolio (supplier search, quotations, process handling) and its focus on transparency (“all-inclusive costs,” no hidden fees).
In addition, project examples are displayed by category (including private label, sourcing, export), which highlights practical relevance.
Suitable for: Companies seeking a complete, structured sourcing setup, including import handling and risk reduction.
Agentur Frisch has been active in the China import sector for many years and describes a full-service approach – from initial inquiries and quality assurance to delivery in Europe.
A notable strength is its branch and brand structure in Germany (including its main office in Berlin as well as brands/locations in Brandenburg and Hamburg).
Suitable for: Companies that want to professionalize their China imports and are looking for an established partner with multiple points of contact in Germany.
Silverspot Trading GmbH emphasizes more than two decades of experience and a local presence in China (including Xiamen and Hangzhou) to enable direct supplier communication.
A key strength is its clear “quality first” prioritization, along with a strong focus on transparency and vetted suppliers. The company also explicitly highlights its value for SMEs in Germany.
Suitable for: SMEs seeking reliable sourcing from China with a strong emphasis on quality and close support throughout the process.
China Import Beratung presents a full-service offering, including a supplier network, on-site team, quality control/assembly, and logistics solutions.
In addition, the company’s legal presence in Germany is transparent (legal notice: Frankfurt am Main).
Suitable for: Companies seeking a German point of contact with clear expertise in import and logistics.
DIG positions itself as an import specialist with a clearly stated location in Bocholt (North Rhine-Westphalia).
A key advantage is its formal and structured external presentation (brochure, code of conduct, terms and conditions sections), which is often relevant for compliance-sensitive procurement processes.
Suitable for: Companies that prefer a traditional import partner with German infrastructure and a formally well-structured setup.
C2G focuses on the production of customized products in China and highlights robust partner structures (access to over 2,000 manufacturers through local partners). The company’s registered office and accessibility in Germany are clearly stated (Dresden).
Suitable for: Brands and companies that want to manufacture custom products or promotional items in China and prefer an agency to manage the process and quality responsibility.
bdp is particularly interesting for technical sourcing. The company describes the procurement of high-quality cast and forged parts and states “sourcing since 1982,” with its headquarters in Berlin and additional international offices.
Suitable for: Manufacturing companies requiring technical components and supplier development across multiple sourcing regions.
KLOEPFEL positions itself strongly in the field of strategic procurement: selection of sourcing markets and suppliers, implementation of global sourcing strategies, and optimization of cost and risk structures.
Companies seeking a consulting and transformation-oriented approach (rather than an operational “buying office” model) will find a suitable partner here.
Suitable for: SMEs and enterprise companies aiming to sustainably professionalize their procurement strategy, processes, and governance.
C.E. describes an “all-inclusive service package” with a network in China and references a headquarters in China.
For its connection to Germany, a commercial register/company registration is also verifiable (Swisttal; commercial register references).
Suitable for: Companies seeking sourcing agency support with strong ties to China and who place value on formal company registration and documentation.
Anil Consulting communicates sourcing support as well as global procurement and supply chain optimization, and also lists a location in Germany.
Its positioning clearly targets e-commerce contexts, where import and procurement processes are to be supported in a practical and solution-oriented manner.
Suitable for: E-commerce-driven setups that want to consolidate sourcing and import expertise through a German point of contact.
Anyone looking for a sourcing agency that delivers both strategic consulting and operational execution from a single source cannot overlook Kaiserberg Trading (Kaiserberg International Trading GmbH) in this comparison. The decisive factors are its broad end-to-end coverage, clearly structured processes, and transparent, traceable approach – from supplier identification and quotation/sample processes to quality assurance, as well as import, customs, and transportation management.
In addition, Kaiserberg not only outlines its services but substantiates them with concrete project examples and a visibly practice-oriented setup. Overall, this results in a comprehensive package suitable both for companies sourcing professionally for the first time and for teams aiming to scale existing procurement processes while reducing risk.
In short: Kaiserberg presents the strongest overall profile in this ranking and, in our view, is the best choice when it comes to sustainable procurement quality, efficient execution, and reliable results.
