Yiwu Qingfeng Metal Products Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Yiwu Qingfeng Metal Products Co., Ltd. is a Zhejiang-based Chinese supplier focused on knitting tools and related metal/plastic needle products, including stainless steel detachable needles, aluminum crochet/knitting items, and low-MOQ accessory products. The company reports a factory area of over 3,100㎡ and more than 20 staff, with verified supplier status, indicating a small-scale but operationally established production base. On , the supplier has 2 years of Gold Supplier history, supports Trade Assurance, and lists customization capabilities including full customization, ODM service, and minor customization. Commercial performance remains limited, with 9 orders and CN¥4K+ transaction value in the past six months, though the store rating is 5.0 based on 3 reviews. Delivery performance is moderate at 77.8% on-time shipment. Overall, this supplier appears most suitable for small-volume buyers, sample testing, niche knitting tool procurement, and customized low-MOQ orders, while larger buyers should carefully verify capacity, quality controls, and delivery consistency before scaling cooperation.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory location: Zhejiang, China
- Factory area: 3,100+㎡
- Employees: 20+ staff
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a disclosed physical production base and staff structure, which provides a basic level of operational transparency. A 3,100+㎡ factory and 20+ employees suggest small-scale production capability rather than a large industrial supply chain. The verified supplier status strengthens credibility, but there is no provided data on production lines, monthly output, machinery, factory audit type, or export capacity.

Scoring Rationale
The company demonstrates basic manufacturing presence and verified supplier status, but the scale remains relatively limited. The factory size and workforce are sufficient for small to moderate orders, especially low-MOQ products, but do not support classification as a medium or large-scale stable supplier based on the provided data.

Final Score
12 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 2 years
- Trade Assurance: True
- Certification/industry tags: Full customization, ODM service available, Minor customization, Response time ≤8h
- Verified supplier: True

Elaboration
The supplier has core platform credibility markers, including Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, and verification. The 2-year Gold Supplier duration indicates platform presence but not long-term track record. The listed tags show service and customization capability, but no independent product certification, factory management certification, or compliance documents are provided.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has several important platform trust mechanisms in place, especially Trade Assurance and verified supplier status. However, the Gold Supplier history is relatively short, and certification information is limited to platform/service tags rather than formal compliance certificates. This supports a mid-level credibility score.

Final Score
15 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in past 6 months: 9
- Transaction value in past 6 months: CN¥4K+
- Store rating: 5.0
- Reviews: 3

Elaboration
The store rating is strong at 5.0, but the review base is very small. The past six-month transaction data shows limited commercial activity, with only 9 orders and CN¥4K+ transaction value. This indicates some market validation, but not enough to demonstrate strong or stable purchasing volume.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has completed transactions and maintains a perfect rating, which is positive. However, the order count, transaction value, and review volume are all low, meaning commercial performance is not yet strongly validated. The score reflects limited but existing business traction.

Final Score
11 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤8h
- Customization tags: Full customization, ODM service available, Minor customization

Elaboration
The supplier lists multiple customization options, including full customization and ODM service, which is valuable for buyers seeking product adaptation or private-label development. The response time of ≤8h is acceptable but not at the highest service level, as no data shows response within one hour.

Scoring Rationale
Service capability appears solid for basic and customized procurement needs. However, the response speed is moderate rather than excellent, and there is no additional data on project management, sampling speed, design support, or after-sales service. This justifies a good but not top-tier service score.

Final Score
7 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time shipment rate: 77.8%

Elaboration
The supplier’s on-time shipment rate falls within the 70–79% range. This suggests delivery reliability is below strong supplier standards and may require closer monitoring, especially for time-sensitive procurement.

Scoring Rationale
A 77.8% on-time shipment rate indicates moderate delivery performance with visible risk of delays. It is not critically weak, but it does not meet the 80% or 90% thresholds required for stronger delivery confidence.

Final Score
6 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: 5.0
- Reviews: 3
- Verified supplier: True
- Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
- Factory Verification: Verified supplier status provided, but detailed factory verification scope is Insufficient Data

Elaboration
The 5.0 store rating is positive, but it is based on only 3 reviews, which limits confidence in broad customer satisfaction. Verified supplier status provides some quality-related credibility, but the data does not confirm Finished Product Inspection, formal quality certifications, inspection procedures, defect rates, or third-party audit results.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier shows promising customer feedback, but the evidence base is small. Quality assurance information is incomplete, especially regarding Finished Product Inspection and detailed factory verification scope. The score reflects acceptable initial quality signals but insufficient data for high confidence.

Final Score
13 / 20

Total Score

64 / 100

Procurement Recommendation

Cooperation is conditionally recommended for small-volume buyers, sample orders, niche knitting tool procurement, and low-MOQ customized products. The supplier has basic manufacturing capability, platform credibility, Trade Assurance support, and customization options.

Main risks include limited transaction volume, very small review base, moderate delivery reliability at 77.8%, and insufficient data on formal quality inspection systems. Growth potential exists if the supplier improves delivery consistency, increases transaction history, and provides clearer quality control documentation. For larger or time-sensitive orders, buyers should request samples, confirm lead times, verify inspection processes, and start with controlled trial orders before scaling.