Guide · 9-page PDF · October 2026
Sourcing Folding Power Wheelchairs from China
A starter guide for importers, distributors and new brands: how China's export market works, how to find and screen factories, and how to make sure the chairs you receive match the sample.
What's inside
- China's export picture. Five years of customs data: volumes, average export prices by destination, and what they mean for a smaller buyer.
- Where the factories are. The main production clusters, the most active FDA-cleared makers, and which type of supplier suits your order size.
- Price and terms. Indicative FOB ranges by product tier, why similar chairs get very different quotes, and common sample, payment and lead-time terms.
- How to screen factories. A 7-stage checklist: what documents to ask for, how to verify them yourself, and when to walk away. Plus an RFQ checklist.
- Quality control. The 7 parts where folding power chairs fail most, what to write into your spec, and how to test a sample like a customer.
- Inspections and your first order. Golden sample, in-production and pre-shipment inspection (AQL), a realistic 4–6 month timeline, and compliance by market.
Who it's for
Smaller importers, online sellers and new brands sourcing folding power wheelchairs from China for the first time, or looking for a better supplier. It is written by a sourcing team based in China, from public customs and FDA data plus what we see on factory floors.
Sources: China Customs data (UN Comtrade), the US FDA 510(k) database, and our comparison of 23 folding power wheelchairs. Prices in the guide are indicative estimates, not supplier quotes. Need help with a specific project? Talk to us.