How to Use Catalayer Find: Cross-Market Supplier Discovery Workflow
- Enter an Amazon or e-commerce product URL directly into Find to discover matched factory candidates.
- Search with descriptive keywords in English; Find cross-references bilingual product taxonomy to locate native 1688 listings.
- Compare product candidates side-by-side on unit price, seller tenure, factory badges, and minimum order quantities.
- Open full findings inside the Find Workspace to save supplier records and build shortlists.
- Step 1: Paste target product URL into the search bar on find.catalayer.com or Find Chrome extension.
- Step 2: Review candidate match cards across 1688 and Alibaba.
- Step 3: Compare pricing spread against current retail selling price.
- Step 4: Filter candidates by verified factory badges and tenure.
- Step 5: Export supplier details or open in Find Workspace to track RFQ milestones.
| Step | Action | Output Provided | Next Decision Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Discovery | Submit retail URL or keywords | Candidate matches from 1688 & Alibaba | Evaluate candidate relevance |
| 2. Price Benchmark | Inspect factory-gate RMB/USD prices | Price spread & estimated margin | Confirm gross margin viability |
| 3. Evidence Review | Examine supplier badges & metadata | Factory vs. trading company signals | Select top 3 candidates |
| 4. Action | Open Workspace / contact vendor | Shortlisted candidates ready for RFQ | Request physical samples |
Starting with Product Signals
Supplier discovery in Catalayer Find begins with an empirical input: a live product listing URL, product keywords, or image reference. Find parses the product identity and queries wholesale discovery indexes across 1688 and Alibaba.
Instead of navigating multiple Chinese-language portals manually, Find aggregates candidate listings into a clean, normalized interface.
Interpreting Candidate Cards & Signals
Each candidate card in Find displays essential sourcing signals: unit wholesale pricing, minimum order quantities, seller location, factory tier badges, and direct platform links.
Comparing these candidate quotes against your target retail selling price provides an immediate estimate of gross product margin before factoring in freight and tariffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Catalayer Find require an account to search?
You can test candidate discovery on the Find homepage without an account. Saving search history, managing supplier shortlists, and using advanced workspace features uses your single Catalayer account.