Country Compare
Select 2-4 manufacturing countries to compare side by side. See how they stack up on labor costs, quality, lead times, IP protection, and more.
Scoring weights: Quality 25% · Cost 20% · IP 20% · Speed 20% · Infrastructure 15%
Visual Comparison
Avg. Labor Cost
Lower is better
Quality Rating
Higher is better
Avg. Lead Time
Lower is better
IP Protection
Higher is better
Infrastructure
Higher is better
US Tariff Rate
Lower is better
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | 🇨🇳 China | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Labor Cost | $6.50 | $4.82 |
| Quality Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Avg. Lead Time | 35 days | 14 days |
| IP Protection | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Infrastructure | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| US Tariff Rate | 19.3% | 0% |
| Specializations | ElectronicsPlasticsHardwareToys | AutomotiveElectronicsAerospaceMedical |
Overall Ranking
Weighted score: Quality 25% · Cost 20% · IP 20% · Speed 20% · Infrastructure 15%
Mexico
5.9
weighted score
Mexico is your best option for General Products, with high quality rating of 7/10.
China
3.9
weighted score
China ranks #2 overall — a solid alternative with different trade-offs.
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Tariff Exposure Calculator
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Timeline to First Delivery
Estimated days from placing order to product on shelf in the US. Includes sample approval, production, and sea freight.
Estimates assume sea freight to US West Coast. Air freight reduces transit by ~80%. Production times vary by factory and order size.
Key Insights
- 1Mexico has 26% lower labor cost than China ($4.82/hr vs $6.50/hr).
- 2Mexico has no US import duties — saving ~$1,930 on a $10,000 shipment vs China (19.3% tariff).
- 3Mexico delivers 21 days faster than China (14 vs 35 days avg lead time).
- 4Mexico offers significantly stronger IP protection (7/10) than China (4/10) — critical for proprietary designs.
Decision Matrix
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| Metric | 🇲🇽 Mexico#1 | 🇨🇳 China |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Labor Cost | ★ $4.82 | $6.50 |
| Quality Rating | 7/10 | ★ 7/10 |
| Avg. Lead Time | ★ 14 days | 35 days |
| IP Protection | ★ 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Infrastructure | 7/10 | ★ 9/10 |
| US Tariff Rate | ★ 0% | 19.3% |
| Weighted Score | 5.9 🏆 | 3.9 |
Generated by Bottlecap AI · Product type: General Products · Green cells = winner in that metric
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