TradeKey review

TradeKey is an older B2B marketplace that works mainly through buying requests: you post what you need and exporters respond. Its Luggage & Bags directory includes a Handbags & Bags section with leather handbags, tote, shoulder, evening, clutch, messenger, satchel and hobo bags. TradeKey says it connects over 11 million importers and exporters, and joining and posting a request is free, while paid VIP, GoldKey and SilverKey memberships are aimed at sellers. The weakness for a handbag retailer is transparency: listings on the pages we checked did not show handbag prices, some older category links returned a 410 Gone error, and we found no escrow service comparable to Trade Assurance on Alibaba.com. It is a reasonable extra channel when you already know what you want and need more quotes. For most shops, Alibaba.com, Made-in-China.com or Global Sources give more information per listing.

Who it is for

importers posting buying requests to many exporters

Price

Free to join; paid memberships are for sellers.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Handbags & Bags category with leather, tote, shoulder, evening, clutch and satchel bags
• Post RFQ tool to broadcast a buying request
• Network of over 11 million importers and exporters, per TradeKey
• Free membership to sign up and post
• Seller memberships such as VIP, GoldKey and SilverKey

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free to join and post a buying request
• Strength: A request reaches many exporters at once
• Strength: Phone support numbers for US and international buyers
• Weakness: Listings often do not show prices, so every quote takes contact
• Weakness: Some old category pages return a 410 Gone error
• Weakness: No escrow service comparable to Alibaba.com Trade Assurance on the pages we checked

Key facts

• Network: Over 11 million importers and exporters
• Cost to join: Free
• Buying requests: Post RFQ
• US phone: +1-888-652-9307

Where it ranks

TradeKey is No. 9 in our Best Wholesale Handbag Suppliers verdict.