{"id":309,"date":"2026-09-18T15:32:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T15:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/outdoor-furniture-sourcing-china\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T06:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T06:54:37","slug":"outdoor-furniture-sourcing-china","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/nl\/outdoor-furniture-sourcing-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Furniture Sourcing in China: Aluminium, Rope, Teak and Rattan for Homes and Hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group sf-key-takeaways\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"sf-key-takeaways__title wp-block-paragraph\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guangdong (Foshan Shunde, Zhongshan, Dongguan) leads design-led outdoor collections; Zhejiang&#8217;s Linhai\u2013Taizhou belt leads volume cast-aluminium and rattan exports.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Specify HDPE (PE) rattan, never PVC: UV-stabilised HDPE lasts 10\u201315 years outdoors while PVC turns brittle within a few seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Ask for ASTM B117 salt-spray results on coated frames: 500 hours is a common minimum, 1,000 hours for coastal and hospitality sites.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Outdoor sets are bulky: a six-seat dining set packs to about 1.2\u20132.0 m\u00b3, so a 40 ft high-cube container (76 m\u00b3) holds roughly 40\u201360 sets.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Place orders October to January; factories fill from February and freight rates peak before the Northern-hemisphere spring.<\/li>\n\n<li>Bulk orders: 250 stackable aluminium sling loungers run about USD 95\u2013160 each ex-works, pack to 55\u201370 m\u00b3 (one 40 ft high-cube) and take 35\u201350 days to produce; cushioned rattan or rope loungers cost USD 160\u2013280 and need two containers at that quantity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"material-systems\">Which outdoor furniture materials should you choose, and how do they compare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdoor furniture is a system of frame, weave or slat, top, cushion foam and fabric, and each layer has one material that performs and several that only look like it. Powder-coated aluminium frames, HDPE rattan or polyolefin rope, teak or HPL and sintered-stone tops, quick-dry reticulated foam and solution-dyed acrylic covers are the combinations that survive five or more seasons; steel frames, PVC wicker, acacia without maintenance, indoor foam and printed polyester are the ones that generate warranty claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Material<\/th><th>Durability and maintenance<\/th><th>Indicative ex-works price (USD)<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Powder-coated aluminium frame<\/td><td>No rust; coating quality decides life; check ASTM B117 salt-spray hours (500\u20131,000 h) and weld finish; wipe clean<\/td><td>Dining chair 40\u2013120; dining set for six 450\u20131,200<\/td><td>Everything from balconies to hotel pool decks; stackable models<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDPE (PE) rattan weave on aluminium<\/td><td>UV-stabilised HDPE holds colour and flexibility 10\u201315 years; PVC or LDPE cracks in 2\u20133 seasons<\/td><td>Four-piece lounge set 500\u20131,400<\/td><td>Residential lounge sets, resort loungers where a woven look is wanted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rope weave (polyolefin or polyester rope) on aluminium<\/td><td>UV-stable rope, replaceable; weave tension and knot hiding are the quality markers<\/td><td>Four-piece lounge set 900\u20132,500<\/td><td>Design-led residential and boutique hospitality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teak (grade A, plantation)<\/td><td>Natural oils and silica; weathers to silver-grey without losing strength; no oiling needed<\/td><td>Dining chair 120\u2013260; six-seat table 500\u20131,400<\/td><td>Premium residential and resort dining, marine settings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Acacia and eucalyptus<\/td><td>Needs sealing or oiling each season; darkens and checks if neglected; 5\u201310 year life<\/td><td>Dining chair 35\u201380<\/td><td>Budget residential; covered terraces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPL or sintered-stone table tops<\/td><td>Heat, scratch and stain resistant; 12 mm sintered stone from Foshan Nanzhuang; HPL lighter and cheaper<\/td><td>Table top \u00d8 900 mm: HPL 60\u2013120; sintered stone 120\u2013260<\/td><td>Dining tables, bar tops, side tables in hospitality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solution-dyed acrylic fabric and quick-dry foam<\/td><td>Pigment in the fibre, so colour holds; brand warranties commonly 5\u201310 years; open-cell foam drains and dries fast<\/td><td>Adds 20\u201340% to cushion cost versus polyester and indoor foam<\/td><td>Any cushioned piece left outside; mandatory for hospitality<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outdoor furniture material systems compared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fabric is where most residential sets fail first. Solution-dyed acrylic has the pigment added before the fibre is spun, so the colour runs through the yarn rather than sitting on the surface, and major brands warrant it for five to ten years against fading and loss of strength. Chinese mills produce solution-dyed acrylic and olefin at lower cost than the Western brands; ask for the mill&#8217;s colourfastness and UV test reports and keep a labelled cutting as the control sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large sf-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/087-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a woven rope outdoor sofa arm showing tight parallel strands over an aluminium frame\" class=\"wp-image-284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/087-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/087-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/087-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/087-1153x1536.webp 1153w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/087.webp 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rope weave tension and hidden knots are the quality markers on a rope lounge set; check them on the sample before the batch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"residential-vs-hospitality\">What separates residential-grade from hospitality-grade outdoor furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitality-grade outdoor furniture uses heavier aluminium sections, longer salt-spray-tested coatings, contract fabrics and foams, stainless hardware and stackable or nestable forms, and it costs 20\u201340% more than a residential piece of the same design. The difference is invisible in a photograph and obvious after one season on a pool deck, which is why hotel buyers specify by test result rather than by appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frame: ask for the aluminium wall thickness on the drawing \u2013 residential sets commonly use lighter sections, hospitality pieces heavier ones \u2013 and for welded rather than bolted primary joints, ground smooth before coating.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Coating: ASTM B117 salt-spray testing to at least 500 hours, and 1,000 hours for coastal or chlorinated pool environments; the standard defines the test method and the buyer sets the hours and pass criteria in the specification.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Weave: HDPE rattan or polyolefin rope with UV stabiliser blended into the material; specify the strand profile, colour code and weave pattern, and reject PVC.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Cushions: solution-dyed acrylic covers, quick-dry foam, zipped for cover replacement; hotels often order 10\u201320% spare cushions and covers.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hardware: stainless steel fasteners (304 grade inland, 316 marine grade near salt water), nylon or stainless glides, and levellers on tables.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Function: stackable dining chairs (four to six high), stackable or wheeled sun loungers, nesting side tables and umbrella bases sized to the canopy; these cut storage and labour every evening.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Testing: EN 581 (outdoor seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use) sets safety, strength and durability requirements for users up to 110 kg; ask for a test report on the contract grade.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Warranty: two to three years on frames and coating and one to two years on fabric is realistic from established factories; write the remedy and freight terms into the contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel and resort buyers should treat the outdoor package as part of the FF&amp;E schedule, with the same model-room discipline described in our guide to <a href=\"\/nl\/hotel-furniture-sourcing-china\/\">hotel furniture sourcing in China<\/a>; the procurement path for other commercial projects is set out in the <a href=\"\/nl\/contract-furniture-sourcing-china\/\">contract furniture sourcing guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bulk-loungers\">How do you order 100\u2013500 sun loungers for a beach club, resort or rental fleet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source Foshan, a furniture sourcing team based in Foshan, China, handles bulk sun lounger orders of 100\u2013500 pieces for beach clubs, hotel pools and holiday-rental fleets: a 250-piece order of stackable aluminium sling loungers costs about <strong>USD 95\u2013160 per piece ex-works<\/strong>, packs to roughly <strong>55\u201370 m\u00b3 (one 40 ft high-cube container)<\/strong> and takes <strong>35\u201350 days to produce<\/strong> after the sample is approved. Rope, HDPE-rattan and teak loungers cost more and pack larger, so the same 250 pieces may need two containers. Prices below are indicative bands from factory listings and our own project quotes checked in September 2026; the final number depends on the frame section, coating test hours, fabric and cushion specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three specification tiers, with indicative 250-piece pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Tier<\/th><th>Frame and surface<\/th><th>Coating and tests to specify<\/th><th>Packed volume per lounger<\/th><th>Indicative ex-works price, 250 pcs (USD)<\/th><th>Production<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A \u00b7 Stackable aluminium sling<\/td><td>Extruded aluminium frame, welded; Textilene or Batyline-type sling; stacks 5\u20136 high; wheels optional<\/td><td>Powder coat, ASTM B117 salt spray \u2265500 h (1,000 h for beach or chlorinated pool); EN 581 contract grade<\/td><td>0.20\u20130.28 m\u00b3 stacked<\/td><td>95\u2013160<\/td><td>35\u201345 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B \u00b7 Aluminium + HDPE rattan or rope, cushioned<\/td><td>Heavier aluminium section; UV-stabilised HDPE weave or polyolefin rope; quick-dry foam cushion, solution-dyed acrylic cover; adjustable back, wheels<\/td><td>Salt spray \u22651,000 h; weave UV report; cushion foam density and drain test<\/td><td>0.40\u20130.60 m\u00b3 (not stackable)<\/td><td>160\u2013280<\/td><td>40\u201350 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C \u00b7 Teak or designer rope lounger<\/td><td>Grade-A teak (kiln-dried, FSC on request) or aluminium\/rope designer frame; contract cushions; brass or 316 stainless hardware<\/td><td>Timber moisture 10\u201312%; 316 stainless near salt water; cover abrasion \u226530,000 Martindale<\/td><td>0.45\u20130.70 m\u00b3<\/td><td>280\u2013550<\/td><td>45\u201360 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tier A is what most beach clubs and municipal beaches run: light, stackable, hoseable, and cheap enough to replace covers every two seasons. Tier B is the hotel-pool standard where guests expect a cushion. Tier C is for resort and villa decks where the lounger is part of the design. Spare parts matter as much as the piece: order 10\u201315% spare slings or covers, spare wheels and glides with the first shipment, because re-ordering 20 covers a year later costs more in freight than the covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What 250 loungers look like in a container<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Order<\/th><th>Packed volume<\/th><th>Shipment<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>250 \u00d7 Tier A stackable sling<\/td><td>55\u201370 m\u00b3<\/td><td>One 40 ft high-cube (about 68\u201376 m\u00b3 usable)<\/td><td>Stacks strapped to pallets or floor-loaded with corner boards; room left for side tables or umbrellas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>250 \u00d7 Tier B cushioned rattan or rope<\/td><td>100\u2013150 m\u00b3<\/td><td>Two 40 ft high-cubes<\/td><td>Cushions ship compressed in polybags inside cartons; frames caged; or split: frames in one container, cushions and tables in the second<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>250 \u00d7 Tier A plus furniture for 20 apartments<\/td><td>55\u201370 m\u00b3 + 100\u2013160 m\u00b3<\/td><td>Two to three 40 ft high-cubes, loaded by unit and by zone<\/td><td>One consolidated order, one inspection, one door delivery; see the <a href=\"\/nl\/hotel-furniture-sourcing-china\/#serviced-apartments\">serviced-apartments section<\/a> of our hotel guide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 15 m\u00b3 (roughly 50\u201360 stackable loungers)<\/td><td>LCL, shared container<\/td><td>Pay per m\u00b3; more handling, so re-crating matters<\/td><td>Thresholds we use: under 15 m\u00b3 LCL, 15\u201328 m\u00b3 20 ft, 28\u201368 m\u00b3 40 ft high-cube<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volume, not weight, sets the freight bill for outdoor furniture, which is why the stackable decision is worth several thousand dollars on a 250-piece order. If the destination is France or elsewhere in the EU, the route, the LCL-versus-FCL break-even, import VAT and duty are worked through in <a href=\"\/nl\/blog\/shipping-furniture-from-foshan-to-france-lcl-vs-fcl-duty-vat-delivery\/\">shipping furniture from Foshan to France<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who orders this, and what each buyer needs from us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beach club or beach concession operator.<\/strong> A season deadline (open by Easter or by 1 June), sand and salt exposure, storage every night. Needs: Tier A stackable, 1,000 h salt-spray coating, spare slings, wheels, delivery to the beach with unloading, and a written date that works back from the sailing.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Hotel or resort pool.<\/strong> The loungers sit in an FF&amp;E schedule with daybeds, side tables and umbrellas. Needs: EN 581 contract test, quick-dry cushions with spare covers, a sample approved before batch, floor-and-zone labelling, and installation sequenced with the opening. See <a href=\"\/nl\/hotel-furniture-sourcing-china\/#outdoor-ffe\">how outdoor pieces fit a hotel order<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Serviced apartments, holiday rentals and rental fleets.<\/strong> Ten to fifty identical balcony or terrace sets alongside the indoor furniture for the same units. Needs: one consolidated order, matching finishes across indoor and outdoor, knock-down where possible, and one delivery per building.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Landscape, F&amp;B terrace and municipal buyers.<\/strong> Stacking chairs and tables in quantity, often to a tender specification. Needs: test reports and a compliance file, colour matching to RAL, and a factory that will hold a mould or colour for repeat orders; the tender route is described in the <a href=\"\/nl\/contract-furniture-sourcing-china\/\">contract furniture sourcing guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timeline: order in October, on the beach by April<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Week 0\u20132 \u00b7 Brief and compared quotes.<\/strong> Piece count, destination, opening date, budget band. We return three factory options with the same specification sheet, packed volume and a shipping route.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Week 2\u20135 \u00b7 Sample.<\/strong> One lounger per shortlisted tier, sat on, hosed, weighed and stacked; salt-spray and EN 581 reports requested; sample cost credited against the order.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Week 5\u20136 \u00b7 Order and deposit.<\/strong> 30% deposit to the factory company account; frame colour, sling colour, cushion fabric, wheel and glide specification fixed in a signed drawing.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Week 6\u201312 \u00b7 Production.<\/strong> 35\u201350 days for 250 pieces; a mid-production visit checks weld grinding and coating thickness before slings and cushions go on.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Week 12\u201313 \u00b7 Pre-shipment inspection and packing.<\/strong> Item-by-item check against the sample, coating thickness readings, stacking test, cushion count; photo and video report before the 70% balance.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Week 13\u201319 \u00b7 Sea freight and clearance.<\/strong> 25\u201335 days to a European or North American port, one to two weeks for clearance and delivery booking.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Week 19\u201320 \u00b7 Door delivery.<\/strong> Unloading, unpacking, positioning and packaging removal at the site \u2014 the same scope we run on residential deliveries; see the <a href=\"\/nl\/blog\/foshan-furniture-shipped-to-vancouver-bc-lcl-delivered-assembled\/\">British Columbia deck-set delivery<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large sf-figure\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foshan-outdoor-dining-set-deck-bc-canada.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor dining table and rope chairs from Foshan set out on a lakeside deck in BC\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outdoor dining table and rope chairs from Foshan set out on a lakeside deck in British Columbia, 15 July 2026 \u2014 part of a part-container order unloaded, assembled and cleared in one visit. <a href=\"\/nl\/blog\/foshan-furniture-shipped-to-vancouver-bc-lcl-delivered-assembled\/\">Read the case note<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large sf-figure\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foshan-outdoor-lounge-set-deck-bc-canada.jpg\" alt=\"Rope-weave outdoor lounge set from Foshan on a deck in British Columbia\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rope-weave lounge set on the same deck. Outdoor pieces travel in braced timber frames so nothing bears on the weave or the cushions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sf-callout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What we do not do on bulk lounger orders.<\/strong> We do not quote commercial pricing below 50 pieces; under that, buy from Lecong showroom stock at retail-trade prices. We do not accept PVC weave, unnamed &#8220;marine-grade&#8221; coatings without a salt-spray report, or a delivery date inside six weeks of order. We are not a manufacturer: we shortlist, sample, inspect and ship from factories in Foshan, Zhongshan and the Linhai belt, and we say so on the quote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How Source Foshan runs a bulk lounger order: shortlist three factories that own their own welding and coating lines rather than trading houses; sample one piece per tier; fix the specification in a signed drawing; inspect at mid-production and before shipment against the sample and the test reports; consolidate loungers, side tables, umbrellas and any indoor furniture into one loading plan; and hand over at the door with the packaging removed. Send the piece count and destination in the form below and you will have compared options within one business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-made\">Where in China is outdoor furniture made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two regions make most of China&#8217;s exported outdoor furniture. Guangdong&#8217;s cluster \u2013 Foshan&#8217;s Shunde district (Longjiang, Lecong, Beijiao and Chencun towns) and Nanhai district (Jiujiang and Xiqiao), plus Zhongshan and Dongguan \u2013 specialises in design-led aluminium, rope, teak and PE-rattan collections for hospitality and premium residential buyers, with integrated supply of extrusions, stone tops and fabrics. Zhejiang&#8217;s Linhai city in Taizhou is the volume base: more than 1,000 related enterprises, 115 of them above the official &#8216;large enterprise&#8217; threshold, an industry output above RMB 30 billion and sales to over 100 countries, designated China&#8217;s outdoor furniture and garden leisure products export base in 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Cluster<\/th><th>Specialty<\/th><th>Typical buyer and order<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Foshan Shunde (Longjiang, Lecong, Beijiao, Chencun) and Nanhai (Jiujiang, Xiqiao)<\/td><td>Aluminium and rope lounge collections, PE rattan, teak, sintered-stone tops, hospitality projects<\/td><td>Hotels, resorts, designers, premium importers; mixed containers<\/td><td>Showrooms in Lecong open year-round; factories 20\u201340 minutes away<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foshan Gaoming<\/td><td>Timber processing; a smaller, growing outdoor-timber and frame presence<\/td><td>Suppliers of teak and acacia components to Shunde assemblers<\/td><td>Less visited; mostly reached through Shunde factories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zhongshan (Nantou and nearby towns)<\/td><td>Aluminium-frame PE wicker and rattan sets for export<\/td><td>Importers and retailers; container orders of standard collections<\/td><td>About an hour south of Foshan; combine with a Foshan visit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dongguan (Houjie, Dalingshan)<\/td><td>Export OEM and ODM for Western brands, including outdoor lines<\/td><td>Brands and large importers with their own designs<\/td><td>Higher MOQs; strong on compliance paperwork<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zhejiang Linhai and Taizhou<\/td><td>Cast and tubular aluminium, steel and rattan sets, umbrellas, garden products at volume<\/td><td>Mass retailers, DIY chains, e-commerce; full containers<\/td><td>Near Ningbo port; peak season capacity booked early<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">China&#8217;s main outdoor furniture clusters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a buyer, the practical difference is that Foshan sells you a scheme and Linhai sells you a container. How Foshan&#8217;s districts fit together is mapped in our <a href=\"\/nl\/foshan-furniture\/\">Foshan furniture guide<\/a> and on the site&#8217;s <a href=\"\/nl\/districts\/\">district pages<\/a>. Outdoor collections are also shown at the March furniture fairs in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan, covered in our guide to <a href=\"\/nl\/china-furniture-fairs\/\">China furniture fairs<\/a>, but the Lecong showrooms are open all year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moq-customisation\">What MOQs and customisation options are realistic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect a minimum of 10\u201330 sets per collection and colour from a Foshan outdoor factory, 50\u2013200 sets or a full container from a Linhai volume factory, and single sets from Lecong showroom stock. Within a collection you can normally change frame colour, weave colour and pattern, cushion fabric, table-top material and dimensions without tooling; new frame shapes or cast-aluminium patterns need moulds or jigs and a higher MOQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frame colour: any RAL or Pantone reference in powder coat, matt or textured; MOQ per colour is usually one batch of 10\u201320 frames because the coating line is set up per colour.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Weave: choice of strand profile (half-round, flat, round), colour and pattern from the mill&#8217;s range; custom colours from about 500 kg of material.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Rope: colour and diameter from stock, custom colours at 300\u2013500 kg; the weaving pattern is the design and is usually fixed per collection.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Cushion fabric: stocked solution-dyed acrylic in 30\u201360 colours; specific Western brands can be imported at 8\u201312 weeks lead time and higher cost.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Table tops: HPL, sintered stone, teak slats or tempered glass on the same base; size changes are cheap, shape changes cost a jig.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Dimensions: seat height, depth and arm height can be adjusted on aluminium frames within the extrusion set; deep &#8216;resort&#8217; seating and bariatric widths are common hospitality requests.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Samples: a sample chair or lounge chair costs 1.5\u20133 times the unit price and takes 2\u20134 weeks; the cost is often credited against an order above the MOQ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Custom collections \u2013 a new frame profile, a signature weave, a bespoke daybed \u2013 follow the standard development route of reference, dimensioned shop drawing, material samples, first-article approval, batch and inspection, described on our <a href=\"\/nl\/custom-furniture\/\">custom furniture page<\/a>; allow 6\u20138 weeks for the first article and expect a tooling or jig charge of USD 500\u20133,000 depending on the piece. Before you commit, verify that the supplier owns the weaving and coating capacity it shows you, using the checks in our guide to <a href=\"\/nl\/china-furniture-manufacturers\/\">China furniture manufacturers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lead-times-seasonality\">When should you order, and how long does it take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order outdoor furniture between October and January for delivery before the Northern-hemisphere spring: production takes 30\u201360 days, sea freight 3\u20136 weeks and clearance 1\u20132 weeks, so a January order lands in April. From February onwards factories run at capacity for the European and North American season, Chinese New Year removes two to three weeks, and container rates on Asia\u2013Europe and trans-Pacific routes rise into the second quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>September\u2013October: fairs and showroom visits, samples ordered; the best time to negotiate because factories are quoting for the coming season.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>October\u2013December: orders confirmed, deposits paid, materials bought; production slots before Chinese New Year are still available.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Late January\u2013February: Chinese New Year shutdown of one to two weeks and slower ramp-up either side; avoid scheduling inspections in this window.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>March\u2013May: peak production and shipping for Northern-hemisphere retail; lead times stretch to 60\u201375 days and vessel space tightens.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>June\u2013August: quieter; good window for Southern-hemisphere buyers (Australia, South Africa, South America) and for hotel projects opening in the northern autumn.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Early October: the National Day holiday week closes factories again; plan around it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitality projects should work backwards from the opening date with a 5\u20136 month programme: 2\u20133 weeks for compared quotes and samples, 4\u20136 weeks for a first article if anything is custom, 45\u201360 days production, 1\u20132 weeks inspection and packing, and freight. Payment normally runs 30% deposit and 70% after an approved pre-shipment inspection; the full transaction path, documents and cost structure from factory to door are set out in <a href=\"\/nl\/buy-furniture-from-china\/\">how to buy furniture from China<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"packing-volume\">How much container space does outdoor furniture take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdoor furniture is light but bulky, so volume rather than weight decides the freight bill: a woven six-seat dining set packs to roughly 1.2\u20132.0 m\u00b3 and a four-piece lounge set to 1.5\u20132.5 m\u00b3, which means a 40 ft high-cube container (about 76 m\u00b3 \/ 2,690 cu ft) holds 40\u201360 dining sets or 30\u201345 lounge sets. A 20 ft container (about 33 m\u00b3) suits a single villa or a small caf\u00e9 terrace. Knock-down frames, stackable chairs and nested tables can cut those volumes by 30\u201350%, which is why the packing method should be agreed at quotation, not at loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Set<\/th><th>Packed volume, assembled (m\u00b3)<\/th><th>Packed volume, knock-down or stacked (m\u00b3)<\/th><th>Sets per 40 ft HQ (76 m\u00b3, indicative)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dining set: table 180 cm plus six woven chairs<\/td><td>1.6\u20132.0<\/td><td>1.0\u20131.3 (chairs stacked, table KD)<\/td><td>38\u201370<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aluminium dining set: table 180 cm plus six stacking sling chairs<\/td><td>1.2\u20131.5<\/td><td>0.8\u20131.0<\/td><td>70\u201390<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Four-piece lounge set (sofa, two armchairs, coffee table) with cushions<\/td><td>1.8\u20132.5<\/td><td>1.4\u20131.8 (KD frames, cushions vacuum-packed)<\/td><td>40\u201350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sun lounger with wheels<\/td><td>0.45\u20130.6 each<\/td><td>0.12\u20130.18 each stacked five high<\/td><td>120\u2013500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daybed with canopy<\/td><td>2.5\u20134.0<\/td><td>1.5\u20132.2<\/td><td>18\u201345<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bar set: high table plus four stools<\/td><td>0.9\u20131.2<\/td><td>0.5\u20130.7<\/td><td>60\u2013140<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indicative packed volume per outdoor furniture set<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Packing for outdoor pieces should protect coated edges and weave from abrasion in transit: foam sleeves on every frame member, corner protectors, cushions in sealed polybags inside their own cartons, glass and stone tops crated on edge, and cartons marked with the set and position. The written packing standard, consolidation of several suppliers into one container and the inspection report you should expect are described on our <a href=\"\/nl\/quality-and-shipping\/\">quality control and shipping<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"qc-checks\">What should QC check on outdoor furniture before shipment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pre-shipment inspection of outdoor furniture should test six things: weld quality, coating thickness and salt-spray evidence, weave tension and material, foam and fabric against the control samples, hardware grade, and stability and stacking. Check them on the first article and again on a random sample of the batch, and release the balance only when the report is approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welds: continuous, ground smooth and fully coated; no pinholes, spatter or uncoated inner edges where water sits. Tap-test tubular joints and check drain holes in closed sections.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Coating: measure powder-coat thickness with a gauge against the agreed specification at several points per frame, check adhesion with a cross-hatch test on a sample, and hold the ASTM B117 salt-spray report for the coating system at the hours specified.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Weave: confirm HDPE or polyolefin by the supplier&#8217;s material certificate and a burn or flex test on an offcut; check tension (no sag under a 20 kg load on the seat), hidden ends and consistent pattern across the batch.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Foam and fabric: cut one cushion to confirm reticulated foam and the specified density and thickness; compare fabric to the labelled control cutting; check stitching, zip quality and cushion ties.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hardware: stainless grade by marking or magnet test, nylon or stainless glides fitted, levellers working, umbrella bases weighted as specified.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Stability and stacking: chairs stand level on a flat surface, stack to the stated height without damaging the coating, loungers wheel and recline without play; tables do not rock with a 90 kg lean on one edge.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Packing: drop-test one carton per set type; check that cushions are sealed and that every carton carries the set code, zone and &#8216;x of y&#8217;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large sf-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Top-down detail of a solid wood armchair with a woven rattan seat and rounded arms\" class=\"wp-image-268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/018.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weave tightness, uniform strand spacing and clean frame joints are checked on every sampled piece before the batch is released.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coating is the failure that costs most. Powder coat over aluminium fails at edges, welds and drilled holes where the film is thin or the pretreatment was skipped, and the first sign is white corrosion under the paint after one salt-air season. A pretreatment step (chromate-free conversion coating) before powder, a stated film thickness on the drawing and a salt-spray report at the hours you specified are the three documents to insist on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pool-deck-example\">What does a hotel pool-deck set cost from China?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hospitality-grade pool-deck package for a mid-sized resort \u2013 twenty sun loungers, ten side tables, four daybeds, two dining sets, two lounge groups and eight umbrellas \u2013 costs roughly USD 24,000\u201348,000 ex-works Foshan, or about USD 1,200\u20132,400 per lounger position, before freight, duties and installation. The range reflects aluminium sling loungers at the low end and rope or teak pieces with solution-dyed cushions at the high end; the figures below are indicative and should be confirmed against compared quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sf-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Quantity<\/th><th>Unit price range<\/th><th>Line total range<\/th><th>Specification notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sun lounger, aluminium frame, stackable, wheels<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>180\u2013400<\/td><td>3,600\u20138,000<\/td><td>Sling or PE rattan with quick-dry cushion; 1,000 h salt-spray coating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Side table, aluminium or HPL top<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>60\u2013150<\/td><td>600\u20131,500<\/td><td>Nesting, drain holes, levellers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daybed with canopy and cushions<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>1,200\u20132,800<\/td><td>4,800\u201311,200<\/td><td>Rope or PE rattan on aluminium; solution-dyed acrylic covers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dining set, table 180 cm plus six chairs<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>900\u20132,400<\/td><td>1,800\u20134,800<\/td><td>Sintered-stone or teak top; stacking chairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lounge group, sofa, two armchairs, coffee table<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>1,600\u20134,000<\/td><td>3,200\u20138,000<\/td><td>Rope weave, quick-dry foam, spare cover set<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Umbrella 3 m with weighted base<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>250\u2013600<\/td><td>2,000\u20134,800<\/td><td>Solution-dyed acrylic canopy, aluminium mast, 80\u2013120 kg base<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spare cushions and covers (15%)<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>1,500\u20133,500<\/td><td>Ordered with the batch to match dye lots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total ex-works, indicative<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>about 24,000\u201348,000<\/td><td>Excludes freight, duties, installation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indicative ex-works budget for a resort pool deck (USD, hospitality grade)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The package above packs to roughly 45\u201365 m\u00b3, which is one 40 ft high-cube container, and lands at about 25\u201345% above the ex-works figure in most markets once packing, freight, insurance, duties and delivery are added. The Lecong showrooms for landscape and hospitality terraces let a project team sit on the actual loungers and compare rope, sling and rattan before specifying; the site&#8217;s <a href=\"\/nl\/showrooms\/contract-hospitality\/outdoor-contract\/\">outdoor contract furniture showroom listing<\/a> shows which venues carry hospitality lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large sf-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ch-001-1024x484.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor dining set with a long table and coloured chairs from HOWVIN&#x27;s Foshan showroom\" class=\"wp-image-297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ch-001-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ch-001-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ch-001-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ch-001-1536x726.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sourcefoshan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ch-001.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HOWVIN&#8217;s Louvre showroom in Lecong shows terrace and landscape furniture for hospitality projects.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-source-foshan-helps\">How Source Foshan helps with outdoor furniture sourcing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source Foshan is a local sourcing team based in Foshan and working in Dongguan \u2013 not a manufacturer, not a marketplace. For outdoor projects the team shortlists suppliers across 300+ vetted showrooms, factories and specialist workshops, starting with venues such as the <a href=\"\/nl\/showrooms\/venues\/howvin-louvre-lecong\/\">HOWVIN Louvre showroom<\/a> in Lecong for outdoor, landscape and hospitality terraces and the wider <a href=\"\/nl\/showrooms\/furniture\/outdoor-furniture\/\">outdoor furniture showroom directory<\/a>, then returns compared quotes with a stated service fee and no hidden markups: transparent, compared pricing, never &#8216;guaranteed cheapest&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orders are placed and confirmed with each supplier and tracked with weekly photo updates. Goods pass seven quality checkpoints from material selection to shipment approval, including coating, weave and cushion checks against the approved samples, with a full item-by-item photo and video report before you pay the balance. Export packing follows a written standard, and frames, cushions, stone tops and umbrellas from different workshops are consolidated into one shipment with container planning and destination delivery coordination. Designers and hotel teams can work under their own brand with an options sheet per line item. Guided Foshan buying visits run from USD 150 per day. Contact hello@sourcefoshan.com or WhatsApp +86 151 9256 9580; replies within one business day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is PE rattan from China good quality, or will it crack?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genuine HDPE rattan with UV stabiliser blended into the material holds its colour and flexibility for 10\u201315 years outdoors; it is the standard weave in Foshan and Linhai factories. Cracking comes from PVC or low-grade LDPE wicker, which is cheaper and looks identical when new. Ask for the weave supplier&#8217;s material certificate, flex a sample strand hard in cold conditions, and write &#8216;HDPE, UV-stabilised&#8217; on the specification.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many hours of salt-spray testing should I ask for on aluminium frames?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASTM B117 defines the test method but not the duration, so the buyer sets it. Five hundred hours is a common minimum for residential sets, and 1,000 hours is the usual hospitality and coastal specification. Ask for the coating system&#8217;s test report at that duration, a stated film thickness on the drawing and a chromate-free pretreatment step before powder coating, then have thickness measured at inspection.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I buy outdoor furniture from China for a single home?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, through Lecong showroom stock or a small factory order above the collection MOQ, typically 10\u201330 sets for Foshan factories. A villa terrace of one dining set, one lounge set and a few loungers fits in 8\u201315 m\u00b3, shipped as less-than-container-load or combined with indoor furniture in a 20 ft container. Consolidating with other purchases is what makes a single-home order economic.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Teak or aluminium for a hotel pool deck?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aluminium for volume pieces such as loungers and stacking chairs, because it is light, stackable and maintenance-free with a proper coating; teak for dining tables and feature pieces where the material is the design. Teak weathers to silver-grey without losing strength and needs no oiling, but it is heavy and three to four times the price. Many resorts combine teak tops with aluminium frames.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does &#8216;quick-dry foam&#8217; mean and is it necessary?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick-dry foam is reticulated open-cell polyurethane whose cells are opened so water passes straight through and air dries it in hours; indoor foam holds water and breeds mould. It is necessary for any cushion that stays outside, especially in hospitality, and should be paired with a water-permeable ticking and a solution-dyed cover. Cut one sample cushion open at inspection to confirm it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do outdoor furniture orders from China take?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From deposit to delivery, plan three to four months outside peak season and four to five months for orders placed February to May. Production runs 30\u201360 days for standard collections and 60\u201375 days in the spring peak, followed by three to six weeks of sea freight and one to two weeks of clearance. Custom collections add four to six weeks for a first article.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need certifications or test reports for outdoor furniture imports?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements vary by market. The EU expects safety and strength to EN 581 for contract use, the US has no federal furniture strength rule but hotel brands and specifiers ask for test reports, and solid-wood pieces or wooden packaging may need fumigation or ISPM 15 treatment. Fabrics for hospitality often need flammability documentation. Confirm with your customs broker and, for hotels, the brand&#8217;s design standard.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the difference between buying in Foshan and buying in Linhai?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foshan&#8217;s Shunde suppliers sell adaptable collections and mixed containers with design support, and their Lecong showrooms are open year-round, which suits hotels, designers and premium importers. Linhai&#8217;s Taizhou factories run standard models at volume for retail chains, with lower unit prices, higher MOQs and full-container orders. Many importers use Foshan for the hospitality or premium range and Linhai for the mass-market range.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I order 250 sun loungers from one Foshan factory, and what will they cost?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 250 pieces is above the minimum of every hospitality outdoor factory we work with in Foshan, Zhongshan and Linhai. Indicatively, ex-works: USD 95\u2013160 per stackable aluminium sling lounger, USD 160\u2013280 for an aluminium frame with HDPE rattan or rope and a quick-dry cushion, and USD 280\u2013550 for teak or designer rope pieces, based on factory listings and project quotes checked in September 2026. Production takes 35\u201350 days after sample approval; freight, duty and delivery add roughly 25\u201345% depending on destination.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many sun loungers fit in a 40 ft container?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 250\u2013330 stackable aluminium sling loungers, which pack to 0.20\u20130.28 m\u00b3 each when stacked five or six high, fit in one 40 ft high-cube container (68\u201376 m\u00b3 usable). Cushioned rattan or rope loungers do not stack and take 0.40\u20130.60 m\u00b3 each, so 250 of them need two containers. Under about 15 m\u00b3 \u2014 roughly 50\u201360 stackable loungers \u2014 the order ships LCL in a shared container.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can sun loungers ship together with furniture for apartments or hotel rooms?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, and it is usually cheaper: one consolidated order from several factories is inspected once, loaded by zone (beach, pool, unit type) and delivered to the door once. 250 stackable loungers plus furniture for 20 one-bedroom apartments is typically two to three 40 ft high-cubes. Our <a href=\"\/nl\/furniture-shipping-and-consolidation-from-china\/\">consolidation and shipping guide<\/a> explains the loading review, and the <a href=\"\/nl\/blog\/shipping-furniture-from-foshan-to-france-lcl-vs-fcl-duty-vat-delivery\/\">France shipping guide<\/a> works the numbers for an EU destination.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources and further reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sf-sources\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tz.zjol.com.cn\/tzxw\/202507\/t20250729_31141607.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zhejiang Online, Taizhou \u2014 Taizhou outdoor leisure products industry: from import to leadership (July 2025)<\/a> \u2014 Linhai cluster: 1,000+ enterprises, 115 above-scale, output above RMB 30 billion, sales to 100+ countries, national export base designation 2008<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.micomlab.com\/micom-testing\/astm-b117\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Micom Laboratories \u2014 ASTM B117 salt spray testing services<\/a> \u2014 ASTM B117 defines the method; duration and pass criteria are set by the product specification<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunbrella.com\/sunbrella-fabric-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunbrella \u2014 The Sunbrella fabric difference (solution-dyed acrylic)<\/a> \u2014 Pigment added before fibre is spun; fade resistance of solution-dyed acrylic<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loomlan.com\/pages\/all-weather-resin-wicker-outdoor-furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOOMLAN \u2014 All-weather resin wicker outdoor furniture: HDPE vs PVC guide<\/a> \u2014 UV-stabilised HDPE lasts 10\u201315 years; PVC becomes brittle within 2\u20133 seasons<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/standards.iteh.ai\/catalog\/standards\/cen\/d37f0328-4bfd-4cc5-90df-c4c633f46258\/en-581-1-2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iTeh Standards \u2014 EN 581-1:2017 Outdoor furniture: seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use, general safety requirements<\/a> \u2014 Scope of the European outdoor furniture safety standard, 110 kg user basis<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bws.net\/toolbox\/container-specifications\/40-foot-dry-high-cube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BWS \u2014 40 foot dry high-cube container specifications and dimensions<\/a> \u2014 Internal volume about 76 m\u00b3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>China&#8217;s outdoor furniture comes from two main regions: Guangdong \u2013 Foshan&#8217;s Shunde district, Zhongshan and Dongguan \u2013 for design-led aluminium, rope and teak collections, and Zhejiang&#8217;s Linhai\u2013Taizhou belt for high-volume cast-aluminium and rattan sets. A powder-coated aluminium dining set for six typically costs USD 450\u20131,200 ex-works and a four-piece rope lounge set USD 900\u20132,500; hospitality grade adds 20\u201340% for heavier frames, 1,000-hour salt-spray coatings and quick-dry foam. 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