Find the 1688 source of an AliExpress product
Runs an AliExpress product photo through 1688.com image search to find the same item at Chinese wholesale prices. Compare the 1688 price with the AliExpress price to see the markup, or source directly from the supplier.
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The AliExpress to 1688 source finder task takes the AliExpress product photo URL, runs it through 1688 image search and returns matching offers with wholesale price in CNY, supplier, orders and offer link.
The AliExpress to 1688 source finder task prices matches in CNY. Convert the closest match's price and compare it with the AliExpress price; the markup is the gap between the two.
The AliExpress to 1688 source finder task shows each supplier's company name, years on 1688, shop link and score, province and city, factory and business inspection flags, repurchase rate and listing tags.
The AliExpress to 1688 source finder task accepts a list of image URLs and searches each separately; every row keeps the query image. Export the results to CSV, Excel or Google Sheets to compare.
The AliExpress to 1688 source finder task charges per image that returns matches (first 60 offers) plus a tiny start fee per run. Keep Max matches per image at 60 to cap cost; rates are on the Actor's Pricing tab.