<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Sourcing Chinese Granite on Granite China</title><link>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/</link><description>Recent content in Sourcing Chinese Granite on Granite China</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:01:50 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://granitechina.com/sourcing/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Factory vs Trading Company in China: How Granite Buyers Can Tell</title><link>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/factory-vs-trading-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:01:50 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/factory-vs-trading-company/</guid><description>&lt;figure>&lt;img src="https://granitechina.com/images/articles/granite-059-imagegen-12990.webp" alt="Inspector reviewing granite tiles beside cutting equipment in a Chinese plant" width="1536" height="1024" loading="eager">&lt;figcaption>AI-generated editorial image.&lt;/figcaption>&lt;/figure>&lt;p>The practical difference between a granite factory and a trading company is responsibility for production. A factory operates at least some of the equipment and labor used to process the order; a trading company purchases or coordinates production through one or more factories. Neither model is automatically better. Buyers should select the structure that fits the product, volume and required level of coordination—and verify who will cut, finish, inspect and pack the stone before paying a deposit.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Granite Quality Control: Inspection Checklist for Importers</title><link>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/granite-quality-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:02:02 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/granite-quality-control/</guid><description>&lt;figure>&lt;img src="https://granitechina.com/images/articles/granite-010-imagegen-12022.webp" alt="Inspector measuring polished granite tiles beside labeled control samples" width="1536" height="1024" loading="eager">&lt;figcaption>AI-generated editorial image.&lt;/figcaption>&lt;/figure>&lt;p>A granite quality inspection checklist should convert the purchase specification into measurable acceptance criteria before production begins. For importers, the essential controls are material identity, approved sample range, dimensions, finish, visible defects, fabrication, quantity, marking, packing and supporting documents. Do not rely on a trade name, catalogue image or general statement such as “export quality.” Record the required method, tolerance, sampling plan and remedy for every material feature that could affect installation or appearance.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>China Granite Prices: Slabs, Tiles, Pavers and Cost Drivers</title><link>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/granite-prices-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:01:36 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/granite-prices-china/</guid><description>&lt;figure>&lt;img src="https://granitechina.com/images/articles/granite-009-imagegen-11953.webp" alt="Grey granite slabs, finished tiles and flamed paving samples" width="1536" height="1024" loading="eager">&lt;figcaption>AI-generated editorial image.&lt;/figcaption>&lt;/figure>&lt;p>A usable China granite price is a specification-based quotation, not a single market rate. For commercial purchasing, ask suppliers to price the same material reference, dimensions, thickness tolerance, finish, visible grade, quantity, packing method, port and Incoterm. Marketplace listings reviewed for this guide show how strongly quoted FOB values can vary by product format and order basis, but they should be treated only as dated asking-price examples—not verified transactions, binding offers or landed-cost benchmarks.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>China Granite Suppliers: How to Find and Vet the Right Factory</title><link>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/china-granite-suppliers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:41:51 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/china-granite-suppliers/</guid><description>&lt;figure>&lt;img src="https://granitechina.com/images/articles/granite-008-imagegen-11937.webp" alt="Inspector measuring grey granite tiles beside numbered export crates" width="1536" height="1024" loading="eager">&lt;figcaption>AI-generated editorial image.&lt;/figcaption>&lt;/figure>&lt;p>The safest way to select among China granite suppliers is to verify three things separately: the stone being offered, the company accepting the order and the facility performing the work. Start with a written specification and range samples, then confirm the supplier's legal identity, production route, quality-control records and export documents before discussing a deposit. A directory listing, polished sample or low quotation can help build a shortlist, but none independently proves quarry origin, production capacity or consistent shipment quality.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>How to Import Granite from China: Process, Costs and Checklist</title><link>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/import-granite-from-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:01:47 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://granitechina.com/sourcing/import-granite-from-china/</guid><description>&lt;figure>&lt;img src="https://granitechina.com/images/articles/granite-007-7fXvItid_5c.jpg" alt="Stone quarry hillside viewed behind a metal safety fence" width="1600" height="900" loading="eager">&lt;figcaption>Photo by &lt;a href="https://unsplash.com/@amgras?utm_source=granite-china&amp;utm_medium=referral">Marko Sun&lt;/a> on &lt;a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-view-of-a-mountain-side-with-a-fence-7fXvItid_5c?utm_source=granite-china&amp;utm_medium=referral">Unsplash&lt;/a>.&lt;/figcaption>&lt;/figure>&lt;p>To import granite from China, first define the material and finished product, qualify the supplier, approve representative samples, issue a measurable purchase specification, inspect before shipment, and arrange freight and customs clearance under a clearly stated Incoterm. Do not place an order from a color name and price per square meter alone. Granite is a variable natural material, and the commercial term can cover several geological rock types. The landed cost also depends on fabrication, packing, inland transport, ocean freight, duties, inspections and destination charges. This guide provides a sourcing framework rather than project-specific geological, engineering or customs advice.&lt;/p></description></item></channel></rss>