Shandong Shihaojia International Trade Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Shandong Shihaojia International Trade Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Shandong, offering adhesive and sealant-related products such as marble mastic granite glue, waterproof silicone adhesive, anti-mold adhesive, nails-free construction glue, and neutral silicone sealant. Based on the provided data, the company shows a moderate manufacturing and supply capability, supported by a reported factory area of 19,000+ m², 60+ staff, and verified supplier status. Its platform credibility is acceptable, with 3 years as a Gold Supplier and Trade Assurance support. Business activity is present but not large-scale, with 30+ orders and CN¥67.6K+ transaction value over the past six months. Store rating is 4.5, but only 8 reviews are available, limiting the depth of customer feedback validation. The supplier appears suitable for small to medium-volume buyers seeking adhesive and sealant products with low MOQs, but further verification is recommended before large or quality-sensitive procurement.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory location: Shandong, China
- Factory area: 19,000+ m²
- Staff size: 60+ staff
- Verified supplier: True
- Product scope: adhesive and sealant-related products listed in the provided data

Elaboration
The company has a reported factory area of over 19,000 m², which indicates a meaningful physical production or operational base. The staff size of 60+ suggests a small-to-medium workforce rather than a large-scale industrial operation. The verified supplier status provides some external credibility regarding company existence or supplier profile validation, although the provided data does not include detailed factory audit reports, production line quantity, annual capacity, equipment list, or specific factory certifications.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier demonstrates stronger capability than a small workshop due to its factory area and verified supplier status. However, the employee count is moderate, and there is insufficient data on actual production capacity, automation level, factory certifications, or audited manufacturing processes. Therefore, it fits best within the mid-sized stable factory range rather than the large-scale supply chain category.

Final Score
16 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 3 years
- Trade Assurance: True
- Verified supplier: True
- Certification / industry tags provided: “Response time ≤1h”, “On-time delivery 86.4%”
- Industry certifications: Insufficient Data

Elaboration
The supplier has several core platform trust indicators, including Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance support, and verified supplier status. A 3-year Gold Supplier history indicates some platform continuity, though it is not a long-term track record compared with suppliers with many more years of verified platform presence. The listed tags mainly relate to response speed and delivery performance rather than formal product, factory, or industry compliance certifications.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has the main platform credibility components expected from an supplier: Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, and verification. However, the Gold Supplier history is relatively moderate at 3 years, and the data does not show complete compliance documentation or product-specific certifications. This supports a solid but not top-tier platform credibility score.

Final Score
16 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in past 6 months: 30+
- Transaction value in past 6 months: CN¥67.6K+
- Store rating: 4.5
- Number of reviews: 8

Elaboration
The supplier has recorded recent business activity, with more than 30 orders and over CN¥67.6K in transaction value during the past six months. This indicates market activity and some level of buyer acceptance. However, the total transaction value is not high, and the review count is limited. A 4.5 store rating is positive, but the small number of reviews makes the rating less statistically robust for procurement risk assessment.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has sufficient transaction data to show active trading, but the scale remains relatively modest. The order count is acceptable for a developing or medium-small supplier, while the transaction value and review base do not yet support classification as a high-volume, strongly validated supplier. The score reflects moderate business validation with limited depth in buyer feedback.

Final Score
13 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤1h
- Platform tag: “Response time ≤1h”
- Full Customization support: Insufficient Data
- Other customization capability: Insufficient Data

Elaboration
The supplier shows strong responsiveness, with a stated response time of less than or equal to one hour. This is a positive service indicator, especially for buyers requiring fast quotation, order clarification, or pre-sales communication. However, the provided data does not confirm whether the supplier supports Full Customization, private label, packaging customization, formulation adjustment, or OEM/ODM services.

Scoring Rationale
The response time meets the highest service-speed standard. However, the scoring criteria also consider customization capability, and the data does not confirm strong customization support. Because communication efficiency is strong but customization evidence is insufficient, the supplier receives an upper-mid service score rather than a top score.

Final Score
8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time delivery rate: 86.4%

Elaboration
The supplier’s reported on-time delivery rate is 86.4%. This places the supplier within a moderate delivery reliability range. It suggests that most orders are shipped on time, but there is still measurable room for improvement, especially for buyers with strict project timelines, seasonal demand, or distribution commitments.

Scoring Rationale
According to the scoring standard, an on-time delivery rate between 80% and 89% corresponds to 7–8 points. At 86.4%, the supplier is near the upper end of this band, supporting a score of 8. It is acceptable for general procurement but may require delivery-term confirmation for time-sensitive orders.

Final Score
8 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: 4.5
- Review count: 8
- Verified supplier: True
- Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
- Factory Verification: Insufficient Data beyond the provided “verified supplier” status
- Product-specific quality certifications: Insufficient Data

Elaboration
The supplier has a positive store rating of 4.5, which suggests generally favorable buyer feedback. However, only 8 reviews are available, limiting confidence in the consistency of product quality and service performance. The verified supplier status provides a basic credibility layer, but the data does not confirm Finished Product Inspection, detailed Factory Verification, quality management certification, laboratory testing, or product compliance documentation.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier’s rating is good, but the small review base weakens the reliability of customer feedback analysis. Quality assurance information is incomplete, especially regarding finished product inspection and formal quality systems. The score reflects acceptable preliminary quality signals, but not enough evidence for a high quality-confidence rating.

Final Score
13 / 20

Total Score

74 / 100

Score breakdown:
- Company Strength: 16 / 20
- Platform & Compliance Credibility: 16 / 20
- Business Performance: 13 / 20
- Service Capability: 8 / 10
- Delivery Performance: 8 / 10
- Quality & Customer Feedback: 13 / 20

Procurement Recommendation

Shandong Shihaojia International Trade Co., Ltd. is conditionally recommended for cooperation, especially for small to medium-volume buyers seeking adhesive and sealant products with low minimum order quantities. The supplier shows acceptable company strength, verified platform credibility, fast response capability, and moderate recent transaction activity.

The supplier is more suitable for buyers who need flexible trial orders, product sampling, or general commercial procurement rather than buyers requiring highly validated large-scale supply, strict compliance documentation, or premium quality assurance systems.

Main risk points include limited review volume, moderate six-month transaction value, incomplete quality inspection information, and insufficient data on customization capability, factory certifications, and finished product inspection. Its growth potential lies in its existing factory scale, responsive communication, Trade Assurance support, and active product range, but buyers should request samples, quality documents, inspection standards, and delivery commitments before placing larger orders.