Supplier sourcing solution in Europe
Sourcing in Europe has become a strategic priority for many companies looking to secure their supply chains while bringing their production closer to their markets. At MWT Sourcing, we help you find the European suppliers best suited to your needs, combining quality, compliance, responsiveness, risk management, and carbon footprint reduction. Our services are aimed at all companies seeking to professionalize their procurement processes and improve the reliability of their products.
Why choose Europe for your sourcing?
Opting for sourcing in Europe means choosing local manufacturing, strict compliance with standards, greater logistical flexibility, and a more accessible customer service. Here’s why more and more companies are bringing part of their production back to European territory:
- Enhanced compliance with European standards: all products must meet CE, REACH, RoHS directives as well as sector-specific requirements (food, cosmetics, medical, etc.).
- High manufacturing quality: Europe is renowned for its industrial expertise, rigorous quality control, fine finishes, and more transparent production management.
- Reduced transport times: closer sourcing allows for rapid restocking and greater responsiveness to customer demand.
- Fewer import-related risks: customs barriers, political uncertainties, and logistical disruptions are minimized.
- Lower environmental impact: shorter transport distances = fewer CO₂ emissions.
European sourcing also enables you to align your purchasing strategy with new consumer expectations: transparency, sustainability, responsible production, and proximity to end customers.
Moreover, there is a growing trend among large groups to relocate part of their production. While this shift was once driven primarily by marketing reasons, it now responds to economic imperatives for certain product categories. It’s not to say that Europe is more competitive than Asia in all cases. Asia remains indispensable for mass production, complex industrial projects, and demands for low-cost skilled labor. However, for products such as high-end packaging or wood, countries like Poland or other regions in Eastern Europe offer genuine competitiveness in terms of price, quality, and flexibility. Transportation also plays a key role in this dynamic.
Key steps in supplier sourcing in Europe with MWT Sourcing
Step 1 : Logistical coordination and monitoring of local manufacturing
Our project managers ensure complete production oversight: prototype validation, scheduling, production monitoring, and on-site quality control if necessary. Thanks to geographic and cultural proximity, adjustments are swift, communication is seamless, and deadlines are controlled.
We also handle logistics and customs matters (road transport, Incoterms, compliance documents), in line with the requirements of your warehouses or e-commerce platforms. This integrated management enables better anticipation of unforeseen events and smooth communication with buyers.
It is important to note that for bulky products, manufacturing in Europe can significantly reduce per-unit transport costs. The larger a product, the greater the transport impact on the total cost. Conversely, for very small or compact items, production in Asia often remains highly advantageous thanks to container-loading optimization. European production, on the other hand, offers greater supply speed, flexibility, and allows for faster restocking to meet buyers’ expectations.
Step 2 : Identification of European suppliers suited to your needs
Thanks to our network of European industrial partners (France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany…), we select the most capable factories for your products: sector specialization, production capacity, experience, certifications, and competitive pricing structure. Our benchmark always includes multiple suppliers to compare technical proposals, services offered, and prices.
Step 3 : Validation of standards and quality certifications
In Europe, regulatory compliance is a priority. We systematically verify CE, REACH, ISO, FSC certificates, and other documents required for market launch. We also audit the company’s internal quality processes: traceability, raw material control, and manufacturing procedures. This guarantees our clients a reliable and compliant final product.
Why choose MWT for your sourcing in China?
Network of verified and specialised European manufacturers
We work with European companies that are experts in their field: kraft packaging, natural cosmetics, textile accessories, medical devices, food packaging, etc. Each supplier is checked, audited and tested before the first order is placed, to guarantee our customers high-quality products.
Regulatory compliance and mastery of local standards
Our teams have mastered the standards applicable to each sector and ensure that each supplier complies with all the safety, traceability and labelling requirements. This avoids unpleasant surprises when products are imported or put on sale.
Shorter lead times, a smaller carbon footprint and greater flexibility
Producing in Europe means that we can react more quickly to changes in the market, test short production runs, adjust packaging or validate a prototype without waiting several weeks. It's also a major advantage for companies committed to CSR and customer satisfaction.
Complete management of your project with dedicated contacts
A dedicated project manager will follow your project from start to finish: sourcing, negotiation, samples, manufacturing, transport and compliance. You benefit from smooth coordination, regular reporting and personalised support at every stage of the purchasing process.
Our achievements: local sourcing for a major perfumery brand
We recently coordinated the entire supply chain for a major French perfumery brand. The objective was to centralize the manufacturing of several components in Europe (packaging, accessories, glassware), followed by final assembly in France and distribution to their logistics warehouses. This project ensured perfect deadline management, total traceability, an excellent level of service, and high-quality standards for each produced batch.
Do you have a manufacturing or import project from Europe? Are you looking for a trusted partner capable of securing your supply chain and providing rigorous, competitive suppliers?
Contact our team to discuss your needs or get a personalized quote.
FAQ - Sourcing in Europe
What are the steps involved in sourcing suppliers in Europe?
Identification of requirements, selection of factories, validation of standards, quality control, production, transport and final delivery.
How do I find a supplier in Europe?
By activating a network of reliable, specialised factories, located according to your product: Portugal for textiles, France for cosmetics, Eastern Europe for plastic injection… Our approach is 100% made-to-measure.
How does MWT manage sourcing in Europe for you?
We coordinate the entire process, from sourcing to final delivery, with a single point of contact. We guarantee rigorous management, controlled costs and total compliance.
What if you already have a European supplier?
We can audit it, improve its performance, reduce transport costs or optimise supply conditions. Our role is to help you get the best out of each partner.
How does MWT Sourcing select the right suppliers in Europe?
We evaluate each supplier according to precise criteria: product expertise, quality of materials, responsiveness, compliance with standards, financial soundness. Our process always includes a test or audit before final validation.
What are the advantages of sourcing locally in Europe with MWT?
Better compliance, greater flexibility, shorter lead times, reduced carbon footprint, fluid communication, simplified restocking and logistical proximity.