If you’ve searched for “UK wholesale suppliers,” you’ve seen the problem: anyone can spin up a “wholesale” site, resell stock at retail+5%, or disappear with deposits. In this guide, I’ll show you how to find reliable UK wholesale suppliers, a simple verification process to avoid scams, and when it’s smarter to skip the guesswork and use our Deal Hunters FBA Wholesale Programme with 200+ vetted UK wholesalers.
Why vetted UK wholesale suppliers matter (especially for FBA)
- No scams or fake wholesalers siphoning deposits
- Invoice-compliant paperwork that Amazon accepts for compliance/ungating
- Faster lead times (days, not weeks) and easier returns
- Stable margins because you’re buying from the actual source (not a middleman)
Reality check: a single bad supplier can cost more than a year of membership. Vet once, buy forever.
Where to find UK wholesale suppliers (and what to avoid)
1) UK wholesale directories (use with caution)
You can discover companies via directories and forums, but always verify. Many listings are legit; some are retailers posing as wholesalers. Start here if you’re exploring, but don’t send money until you’ve run proper checks.
Safer route: use our vetted list to start with verified companies, then expand your own network.
2) Trade shows (high trust, high conversion)
Spring Fair (https://www.springfair.com), Autumn Fair (https://www.autumnfair.com), and Toy Fair UK (https://www.toyfair.co.uk) are great for meeting real distributors. Book meetings, gather line cards, and compare pricing.
Insider tip: We share a trade-show prep checklist and brand target sheets in the programme so you leave with quotes, not just leaflets.
3) Manufacturer & brand websites (best pricing)
Apply via “Trade/Wholesale” pages or ask for official UK distributors. Verify Companies House and VAT before sending documents.
The 10-minute supplier verification checklist
- Companies House: registered name, active status, directors, age (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/)
- VAT number: check on gov.uk and ensure invoices will show it (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number)
- Full contact details: physical UK address and reachable landline
- Trade references / brand lines: ask what brands they distribute; request a redacted invoice sample
- Payment terms: pro-forma is normal; avoid odd methods (crypto/wallets)
- Website signals: aged domain, clear T&Cs/returns, professional trade application
- Amazon suitability: confirm they work with Amazon resellers and provide VAT invoices
- Price list reality: check margins after Amazon fees + VAT + shipping
- MAP/RRP policies: know the rules before listing
- Small test order: validate EAN→ASIN match, sell-through, return rate
Shortcut: our 200+ supplier database has these checks logged (company/VAT verified, Amazon-friendly, typical MOQs, category tags). Join and start with pre-vetted options.
A simple weekly sourcing process
- Pick 1–2 categories (e.g., Health & Beauty, Toys & Games)
- Choose 30–50 target brands (use our vetted list filters by category and MOQ)
- Outreach (email + call) using our scripts to request CSV price lists, MOQs, terms
- Analyse price lists (fees, VAT, 90-day price history, competition)
- Test small across multiple SKUs (avoid dumping £1,000 into one unproven product)
- Reorder winners and negotiate better pricing or payment terms
All templates, calculators, and “what to say” scripts are inside the Deal Hunters FBA Wholesale Programme: https://dealhuntersfba.com/wholesale-course
Red flags we see every week
- Refuses to issue VAT invoices
- Prices too good to be true with no references
- No UK address or landline; pushy for upfront payments
- Unusual payment methods only
- Brand new site, no trading history, no trade application
Our vetting removes these before they ever hit your inbox.
What you get with the Deal Hunters FBA Wholesale Programme
- 200+ Vetted UK Wholesalers – company/VAT-checked, Amazon-friendly, category-tagged
- Supplier Filters & Sourcing Workflows – find suppliers by niche, MOQ, margin potential
- Outreach Scripts & Templates – proven emails that get replies and price lists
- Coaching & Support – live help with analysing price lists and picking SKUs
- Risk Reduction – suppliers already vetted against scams and compliance issues
