YIWU MARKET

YIWU MARKET

Yiwu, nicknamed the "city built on the market," stands as a global epicenter for sourcing a wide variety of products. From toys, bags, and watches to hardware, accessories, electronics, and more, essential goods are omnipresent in Yiwu, attracting buyers from all over the world.

With 26 major categories and 2.1 million individual items, Yiwu China Commodity City stands out as a commercial giant with an average daily traffic of 214,000 passengers, serving more than 210 countries and regions.

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 Yiwu Small Commodities Market

The Yiwu Small Commodities Market in Zhejiang Province, China, has experienced significant growth since its establishment in 1982. Covering 5.5 million square meters, with 75,000 stalls and over 210,000 employees, it stands out as the largest wholesale market in the world for small commodities. Moreover, it has evolved from being an exporter of products to an exporter of standards and rules, influencing prices globally.

With more than 13,000 foreign traders and enterprises, Yiwu has become a central hub for the global buying and selling of products. By 2013, the market had attracted over 11.6 million visitors, renowned for its orderly management and recognized for its quality and trustworthiness both nationally and internationally.

Yiwu was named "the largest small commodities wholesale market in the world" by prestigious organizations such as the United Nations. It was awarded the honorary title of "Market of Good Quality and Trust" by the National Quality Inspection and Quarantine, and was also recognized as a "Market that Pays Attention to Contracts and Credit" and a "Demonstration Market for National Trust Regulation" by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

The Yiwu Market is Divided into 5 Districts

District 1

  • Floor 1: Flowers/Flower accessories/Ordinary toys/Inflatable toys/Plush toys/Electronic toys
  • Floor 2: Hair ornaments/Jewelry
  • Floor 3: Celebration crafts/Decorative crafts/Porcelain and crystal/Photo frames and decorative accessories
  • Floor 4: Factory outlets

District 2

  • Floor 1: Bags and suitcases/Umbrellas/Rain ponchos
  • Floor 2: Hardware tools and accessories/Electronic products/Locks and padlocks/Car accessories
  • Floor 3: Kitchen and bathroom hardware/Small appliances/Communication devices/Electronic instrumentation/Watches
  • Floor 4: Factory outlets
  • Floor 5: Foreign trade purchasing service center

District 3

  • Floor 1: Pens and ink/Paper/Glasses
  • Floor 2: Stationery/Leisure sports items/Sports equipment
  • Floor 3: Cosmetics/Zippers and buttons/Clothing accessories
  • Floor 4: Factory outlets
  • Floor 5: Decorative painting/Frame accessories and processing machinery

District 4

  • Floor 1: Hosiery
  • Floor 2: Daily consumables/Gloves/Hats
  • Floor 3: Shoes/Thread and fringe/Lace/Ties/Wool/Towels
  • Floor 4: Bras/Belts/Scarves
  • Floor 5: Factory outlets/Passenger shopping center

District 5

  • Floor 1: Imported products (imported food/health care products/clothing, shoes, and hats/daily consumables/jewelry)
  • Floor 2: Bedding/Chinese knots
  • Floor 3: Knitting raw materials/Textiles/Fabric curtains
  • Floor 4: Automotive supplies and accessories/Basic product distribution industry
  • Floor 5: Network operators' service area

 

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