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Yiwu Market: World’s Largest Wholesale Market

The Yiwu International Trade Market is located in Zhejiang Province in eastern China. It is widely recognized as the largest wholesale market in the world for small commodities. Nicknamed “the supermarket of the world,” it serves as a global sourcing powerhouse for traders, importers, and retailers from across the globe.

The market has tens of thousands of suppliers offering an unparalleled variety of products from accessories and toys to electronics and household goods. Yiwu has become an essential hub for low-cost, high-volume procurement, supporting both traditional trade and the booming e-commerce sector.

 Market overview

  • Stalls/Booths: Over 75,000 suppliers
  • Visitors: More than 500,000 buyers annually from over 210 countries
  • Operating Hours: Typically, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., open year-round (except certain holidays)

 Main Product Categories

Yiwu is divided into five districts, each focusing on specific product types:

  • District 1 – Jewelry, toys, accessories, artificial flowers, seasonal items
  • District 2 – Bags, hardware tools, electronics, watches
  • District 3 – Stationery, cosmetics, sporting goods, zippers
  • District 4 – Daily use items, shoes, auto supplies
  • District 5 – Imported goods, bedding, textiles, e-commerce zone

Business Tips for Buyers

  • Research: undertake a prior study of the market, payment options and related information
  • Bring a local interpreter or agent: many suppliers speak limited English
  • MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): often negotiable but varies by product
  • Shipping and Logistics: Yiwu has extensive freight forwarding services,
  • Sample Orders: recommended for quality verification before large purchases
  • Use an export agent or Yiwu sourcing company for smoother transactions and customs handling
  • Pro Tip: Use 1688.com (Alibaba’s domestic B2B) to cross-check Yiwu vendor prices

 Useful Websites

Few resources to visit from the many online

 

 

 

 

 

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