Do Australia have free trade agreements with both China and Vietnam?

Yes. China has ChAFTA (0% duty on most goods). Vietnam has CPTPP and RCEP (0% or reduced duty). Both require a Certificate of Origin, which Epic coordinates for every shipment.

Can Epic consolidate freight from China and Vietnam into one shipment?

Yes. Epic's China warehouse consolidates Vietnamese and Chinese goods into a single container to Australia — one freight cost, one customs declaration.

CHINA + VIETNAM DUAL SOURCING

Don't put all your eggs in one country's basket

Epic Sourcing has specialist teams on the ground in both China and Vietnam — giving your Aussie business the resilience, cost advantages, and flexibility of a true dual-sourcing strategy.

Single agency, two countries — one seamless supply chai
Reduce risk without doubling your management overhead
Unlock the best of both manufacturing ecosystems

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China

Electronics, machinery, complex manufacturing, scale

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Vietnam

Textiles, furniture, footwear, sustainable products

Global manufacturer

ChAFTA

0% duty on most goods from China

Vietnam GDP growth 2025

CPTPP

0% duty on most goods from Vietnam

The China+1 Strategy

The world's smartest businesses have already made the move — here's why

Post-pandemic, the businesses that struggled most were those 100% dependent on a single country. The China+1 strategy — manufacturing in China while adding Vietnam as a second corridor — has become mainstream practice for any business serious about supply chain resilience. Epic Sourcing is one of the very few Australian agencies with real teams operating in both countries simultaneously.

If China shuts down for CNY — Vietnam keeps producing
Spread tariff risk across two trade agreements
Optimise each product to the best-fit country

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Best sourced from China

Electronics & components
Complex machinery & tools
Plastics & moulded products
Packaging & labels
High-volume production

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Best sourced from Vietnam

Garments & activewear
Wooden furniture
Footwear & leather goods
Bamboo & eco products
Homewares & textiles

Why Aussie businesses are going dual-source in 2026

One country is a single point of failure. Two countries is a competitive advantage.

Risk Reduction

No single-country production dependency
CNY shutdowns in China? Vietnam keeps shipping
Port congestion in one country redirected to the other
Spread geopolitical tariff exposure across two FTAs

Cost Optimisation

Vietnam labour costs 40–60% lower than China for textiles
China's scale advantages for electronics and precision goods
0% duty on most goods from both countries via ChAFTA + CPTPP
Best factory for each product — not the nearest one

Operational Flexibility

Split production volumes across seasons and demand spikes
Test new product categories in Vietnam at lower MOQs
Scale proven lines in China at volume pricing
One Epic team manages both corridors on your behalf

Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain

Samsung, Apple, Nike already manufacture in both countries
Vietnam's industrial capacity growing 24% annually
Build supplier relationships now before capacity tightens
Epic's on-ground teams in Ningbo and HCMC ready to go

Let's design your dual-source strategy

Our Solutions

Everything you need to source from both countries

One agency, two countries, zero double-handling.

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China Sourcing

Full-service sourcing from our Ningbo-based team. Electronics, machinery, packaging, complex manufacturing, and scale production.

Factory discovery and verification
Price negotiation and MOQ management
QC inspections and production oversight
Freight coordination to Australia

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Vietnam Sourcing

On-ground sourcing from our Ho Chi Minh City team. Garments, furniture, footwear, homewares, and sustainable products.

Verified factory network in key provinces
Sample and QC management
CPTPP compliance and documentation
Consolidation to Australia

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Dual-Source SCM

Ongoing supply chain management across both countries. We coordinate both corridors as one integrated operation for your business.

Single account manager across both markets
Production scheduling across countries
Consolidated freight planning
Monthly supply chain reporting

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Getting started is simpler than you think

You don't need two agencies, two supplier networks, or twice the effort. Just one Epic team that operates in both.

Discovery call

Tell us what you source, what you're trying to achieve, and what your current supply chain looks like. We map the optimal dual-source strategy for your product mix.

Custom dual-source plan

We recommend which products belong in China, which in Vietnam, and how to phase the transition — with a clear cost-benefit breakdown.

Source from both

Our teams on the ground in both countries get to work. You have one point of contact in Australia managing it all.

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Dual sourcing — your questions answered

Everything you need to know before splitting your supply chain.

Do I need existing suppliers to start a dual-source strategy?+

No. Whether starting from scratch or diversifying from China-only, Epic recommends which products belong in each country and finds verified factories in both from the existing network.

Is it more expensive to manage sourcing across two countries?+

Not with Epic. One agency, two countries, one Australian account manager. Cost savings from optimised production typically outweigh additional overhead within the first order cycle.

Which products are better sourced from Vietnam vs China?+

Vietnam excels at garments, footwear, furniture, and eco products. China excels at electronics, machinery, plastics, and high-volume manufacturing. Epic assesses each product individually.

Do both countries have free trade agreements with Australia?+

Yes. China has ChAFTA (0% duty on most goods) and Vietnam has CPTPP and RCEP (0% or reduced duty). Epic coordinates the Certificate of Origin for every shipment.

How long does it take to add Vietnam as a second sourcing country?+

Typically 3–4 months to first Vietnamese shipment. The transition is phased so the existing China supply chain keeps running throughout.

Can Epic consolidate freight from both countries into one shipment?+

Yes. Epic's China warehouse consolidates Vietnamese and Chinese goods into one container to Australia — one freight cost, one customs declaration.

It's about much more than great products...

We're helping Aussie businesses build resilient supply chains that scale.

"Epic helped us move 40% of our garment production to Vietnam. Now if China is disrupted, we keep selling. Absolute game-changer."

Michael R. — Clothing brand owner, Melbourne

"The dual-sourcing approach saved us 22% on furniture by moving to Vietnam, while keeping electronics in China. Smart strategy, brilliantly executed."

Sarah L. — eCommerce business, Sydney

"Having one agency that actually operates in both countries is rare. Epic's Vietnam team knows the factories, speaks the language, and gets results."

James T. — Import business, Brisbane

Let's talk sourcing

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