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Data methodology

Smart Made China publishes directory statistics from the platform database. Counts are displayed with their retrieval date and should not be treated as a quality, delivery or contract-performance guarantee.

How directory counts are calculated

Profiles in directory

All company records that have not been deleted from the platform index. This figure can include records awaiting operational review.

Published profiles

Records marked as published and available in the public supplier directory at the time of the query.

Industry categories

Top-level manufacturing categories available for public browsing.

Verification labels

Listed means public information was compiled. Claimed means a company manages its profile after checks. Visited means the platform recorded available on-site evidence. These labels describe what was checked; they do not promise quality, delivery or contract performance.

Last updated: September 24, 2026