Buy from China for your business in Lyon
Lyon is a logistics crossroads between Northern and Southern Europe. Businesses here can use Marseille-Fos or Le Havre and buy direct from the factory.
We work in French and English
- How goods arrive
- Containers arrive at Marseille-Fos and travel up the Rhône valley by rail, barge or truck.
- Sea transit
- 28 to 45 days depending on routing
- Customs
- Douane française (EORI required)
Who we help in Lyon
- Distributors
- Industrial
- E-commerce
- Hospitality
How it works
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in Lyon.
Typical timeline to Lyon
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to Lyon28 to 45 days depending on routing
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Marseille-Fos is closer
Often a faster route to Lyon than Le Havre.
Labels in French
Instructions and safety information must be in French. We have the factory print them correctly.
Inspection before you pay
We or a third-party company check the goods at the factory, so problems are fixed before they travel to Lyon.
Questions from Lyon
Can we do everything in French?
Yes.
Can we work in French?
Yes, entirely. Emails, calls and your sourcing report can be handled in French.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Are samples free?
It depends on the supplier. Many provide samples at no charge, although the courier cost is usually paid by the buyer.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com