Alibaba Business Index is a collection of data in relation to a supplier’s registered business information, transaction behavior, operational history, record response rate, key markets and products, key operating individuals and certifications to provide reference to buyers’ assessment of a supplier. The Business Index applies to certain registered Chinese suppliers on different Alibaba platforms, including but not limited to Alibaba.com and 1688.com. Calculation of the Business Index is based on a weighted score over different weighing factors.

Business Index

Definition

AAA

Based on an analysis of Alibaba Business Index, the percentage of businesses ranked AAA within this model segment is in the Top 5%.

AA

Based on an analysis of Alibaba Business Index, the percentage of businesses ranked AA within this model segment is in the Top 35%.

A

Based on an analysis of Alibaba Business Index, the percentage of businesses ranked A within this model segment is in the Middle 50%.

BBB

Based on an analysis of Alibaba Business Index, the percentage of businesses ranked BBB within this model segment is below Top 85% and above Bottom 1%.

BB 

Based on an analysis of Alibaba Business Index, the percentage of businesses ranked BB within this model segment is in the Bottom 1%.