Equipment for new fitout imported from alibaba?

Hi, I am new to importing so would like some advice on whether or not I should be buying my equipment internationally and what I should be looking out for. At the start of the year we was set to fit out our new facilities. It’s just a shell at the moment. We got some quotes on fitting new equipment throughout the premises, supply and installation. Due to the current situations we had to put a hold on the fit out so did not proceed with any of the quotes.