Custom souvenirs, gifts and apparel for the tourist and attraction trade
Manufacturer
- Location
- Rockville, United States
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 65 out of 100 Trust Score
Wholesale Souvenirs Suppliers
Souvenirs sell to travellers who want something tied to a place, so local relevance, origin honesty and price per piece matter more than technical specification. Check designs for copyright, materials for protected species and the labelling for the origin you claim.
- Suppliers
- 6
- Avg. Trust Score
- 52/100
- Median minimum order
- $190
- Avg. company age
- 49 yrs
Supplier listings
Osaka exporter of Japanese stationery, daily goods and traditional crafts
Exporter
Low minimum order
- Location
- Osaka, Japan
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 65 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- Kirbyville, United States
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 60 out of 100 Trust Score
Cornwall-based trade-only wholesaler of gifts, homeware and licensed goods
Distributor
Product data feed
Same-day dispatch
- Location
- Liskeard, United Kingdom
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 55 out of 100 Trust Score
Dutch B2B wholesaler of flower pots, home accessories and souvenirs for garden centres
Distributor
- Location
- Netherlands
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 35 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 30 out of 100 Trust Score
Buying guide: Souvenirs
Match the product to the place and buyer
A souvenir only sells if it speaks of the destination. Magnets, mugs, keyrings, postcards, textiles, ornaments, local crafts and small food or drink items are common. Think about who walks into the shop: families want small, cheap and light items, while older visitors may spend more on a quality craft. Test what sells before ordering volume, and keep stock easy to pack in a suitcase.
Designs, trademarks and copyright
Images of landmarks, artworks, logos and characters can be protected. Photographs and illustrations have copyright, and some buildings, events and organisations control their name or image. Ask the supplier who owns the design and whether it can be reproduced. Do not accept a catalogue of famous images with no clear rights, because the retailer can be the one asked to stop selling.
Origin and labelling
Origin claims matter in this trade. A product sold as handmade local craft but made elsewhere in bulk can mislead customers and break labelling rules in some markets, where origin marks may be required. Be honest in your own description, and ask the supplier where each item is made. If authenticity is part of your appeal, buy directly from makers or cooperatives who can prove it.
Materials and protected species
Some souvenir materials are restricted. Ivory, certain corals, shells, reptile skins, feathers and some woods are covered by international rules on endangered species, such as CITES, and by national laws. Importing or selling them can be illegal even if the supplier says it is fine. Check the rules for your market, and avoid items where the legal status is unclear. Wooden items may also need to meet plant health rules for crossing borders.
Quality and breakage
Cheap souvenirs have recurring faults: paint that rubs off, magnets that do not stay on, ceramic items that crack and textiles that fade. Order samples and handle them. Mugs and plates should be checked for food-contact safety if sold for use. Small items for children may need toy safety checks.
Seasonality, packs and margins
Sales follow the tourist season, which brings a surge of cash and a long quiet period in many destinations, so plan stock and cash flow accordingly. Value per piece is low, and goods are packed in boxes or cartons with many identical pieces, often with minimum quantities per design. A wide range of designs therefore ties up money. Mark-up per piece is generally high compared with other goods, but volume and footfall determine the result. Choose a few strong lines and keep unbranded basics for steady turnover.
What to ask a supplier
- Who owns the rights to each design
- Country of origin and how it is labelled
- Material details, including any wood, shell or animal product
- Minimum quantity per design and mixed-carton options
- Lead time before the start of the tourist season
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell items showing famous landmarks?
It depends on who holds the rights to the image or the design. Ask the supplier for proof of rights and check the rules for your market.
Are shell and coral souvenirs legal to sell?
Some are protected under international and national wildlife rules, such as CITES. Check the rules for your market and avoid anything with an unclear legal status.
How should I label the origin of souvenirs?
Label them honestly and ask suppliers where each item is actually made. Marketing mass-produced goods as local handmade work can break labelling rules.
What souvenirs sell best?
Small, light, affordable items such as magnets, keyrings, postcards and mugs sell steadily. Test small quantities of new designs before ordering volume.
How many Souvenirs suppliers are listed?
WholesalersCatalog currently lists 6 suppliers for this search. Each profile shows a Trust Score, so you can see what has been checked before you get in touch.
Which countries are these suppliers based in?
The largest groups are in United States (2), United Kingdom (2), Netherlands (1) and Japan (1).
What minimum order should I expect?
Among suppliers that publish a minimum order, the lowest is $190 and the median is $190. Minimums can vary by product, so confirm them with the supplier.
How do I check that a wholesale supplier is legitimate?
Check the company registration and street address, ask for trade references and start with a sample or small order. Be careful with suppliers who only accept untraceable payment methods. The Trust Score on each profile shows which of these signals we could confirm.