16 de April de 2025 - zeumat
In recent months, cross-border ecommerce from China has experienced unprecedented growth. A standout example is DHgate (敦煌网), a B2B platform founded in 2004, whose downloads in the U.S. skyrocketed by 940% in April 2025. What’s behind this surge? Let’s explore the key factors and how your business can take advantage of this trend.
With over 260 million registered suppliers and 77 million active buyers, DHgate leads China’s cross-border B2B ecommerce. Its model integrates logistics, financing, and operational support, serving customers in 225 countries.
Recent data is eye-opening:
April 13, 2025: 117,500 global downloads on iOS (+732% vs. monthly average)
The U.S. accounted for 65,100 downloads (+940%), making DHgate the third most downloaded Chinese app in the U.S., behind only TikTok and Xiaohongshu
The steep rise in U.S. tariffs on Chinese products (up to 145%) triggered a massive consumer search for alternatives. Viral TikTok videos titled “How we bypass tariffs” and “China exposed the truth” helped fuel this shift, highlighting:
Myth-busting: Many “luxury” products marketed as “made in Europe” are actually produced in China—often at 90% lower cost (e.g., yoga pants: $100 retail vs. $5 production cost).
Proven quality: Chinese manufacturing is no longer equated with “cheap.” Instead, it’s associated with high standards, used by global brands like Nike and Lululemon.
This shift has led U.S. consumers and small businesses to platforms like DHgate to buy factory-direct products, cutting out the middlemen.
Global opportunity: Demand for Chinese products is increasingly based on real value, not just price.
Redefining consumer habits: Buyers now prioritize transparency and direct access, accelerating the decline of overpriced traditional brands.
The role of B2B platforms: Models like DHgate are crucial in connecting Chinese manufacturers with international markets quickly and efficiently.
Cross-border ecommerce from China isn’t a passing trend — it’s a rapidly growing global reality. For foreign businesses, this is the perfect time to enter the Chinese market.
Zeumat Impex offers a cost-effective, accessible solution to help your company succeed in China. We provide:
✅ Comprehensive logistics services
✅ Our own cross-border ecommerce platform
✅ Strategic marketing guidance for Chinese social media
🔗 Want to bring your products directly to Chinese consumers with no hassle? Get in touch with us.
At Zeumat Impex, we make cross-border commerce simpler, faster, and more profitable.
