Storyline Global furniture buyers flock to China's Foshan for factory-direct sourcing [Voice_over] In China’s Foshan City, a direct-from-factory sales model is attracting global furniture shoppers for its reputation of quality products at affordable prices. As the world’s biggest furniture producer and exporter, China makes billions of dollars’ worth of furniture annually. The founder of one furniture buying platform in the city said they now offer one-stop shop services including airport pickups, factory visits, and logistics planning for any out of town visitors. [Sound_bite] Wei Haijiao, founder, furniture buying platform: "In the first half of this year, our inquiries have tripled. Besides making promotional videos, I spent most of our time in improving services and optimizing processes." [Sound_bite] Singaporean buyer: "I like your furniture, the design and everything." [Voice_over] Local furniture makers said they stand out on the global stage for their competitive prices and unbeatable speed. [Sound_bite] Xie Zhaoying, Manager, Furniture factory: "We can deliver the products in 60 days, whereas in Europe or the U.S., it takes at least six months, sometimes up to nine months. As for prices, ours are just one-tenth of theirs." [Sound_bite] Tan Suzhen, Manager, Furniture factory: "We’ve seen about a 40 percent growth in the Asian market. Our designs are new, fabrics are innovative, and we offer a wide variety of choices. We offered the one-stop services, where they can see both the products and the manufacturing process." [Voice_over] Customs data shows that the country exported about 67 billion U.S.dollars in furniture and parts in 2024, a 7 percent increase from the previous year. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]