China is the second-largest cosmetics market in the world. Additionally, consumers now have a preference for natural and eco-friendly cosmetics. And China’s extensive experience with traditional Chinese herbal medicine gives it a significant advantage in the field of natural cosmetics. So it is quite a profitable business to import cosmetics from China.
This post will help you understand the basic information about China’s cosmetic market. Let’s have a look.
8 cosmetics wholesale markets in China
China’s major cosmetic industrial clusters are located in Guangzhou and Yiwu. And other regions have a scattered distribution of the cosmetics market. Now I’ll introduce you to 8 common beauty wholesale markets in China.
Beauty Exchange Center, Guangzhou (美博城)
The majority of domestically produced cosmetics come from Guangzhou, among which the most famous is Guangzhou Beauty Exchange Center, known as the beauty capital of Asia. This is one of the most advanced, upscale, and largest cosmetics trading centers in Asia.
The entire mall has thousands of shops, including display centers, trading centers, storage areas, etc. Here you can find various types of makeup, skincare products, perfumes, hair and nail care, cosmetics tools and packaging boxes, etc.
Xingfa Plaza, Guangzhou (兴发广场)
It is another large cosmetic wholesale center in Guangzhou. There are nearly 1,500 shops in the market, mainly selling cosmetics and beauty products for hairdressing and styling. Many domestic and foreign large cosmetic companies have shops opened in the Xingfa market.
Eva International Center, Guangzhou (怡发广场)
Also located in Guangzhou, Eva International Center engages in the wholesale and retail of cosmetics, beauty products, and hairdressing equipment. It holds a cosmetics festival every year. In addition, there’s also an ordering fair in the spring to help you better understand the cosmetics market.
Yiwu International Trade City
Yiwu International Trade City is one of China’s largest small commodity export bases and the largest wholesale markets in the world. This market has been divided into five districts and possesses complete categories. Cosmetics suppliers are mainly located in International Trade Market District 3, specializing in products such as makeup, skincare, and cleaning products.
Meibohui Cosmetics Wholesale Market, Shanghai (美博汇化妆品批发市场)
It is the largest professional cosmetics wholesale market in East China. The shopping mall covers an area of more than 20,000 square meters and it mainly sells nail beauty and hairdressing products. But stalls are scattered. It takes you a lot of time and effort to find all the products you need.
Liuduqiao Cosmetics Wholesale Market, Wuhan (六渡桥化妆品批发市场)
Located in Wuhan, Hubei province, it is the largest cosmetics distribution hub in central China. It collects beauty and hairdressing products from various China excellent brands, as well as popular beauty products from Japan, Europe, and the United States.
Hehuachi Wholesale Market, Chengdu (荷花池批发市场)
This is a large-scale comprehensive wholesale market and distribution center in Sichuan. It is very convenient to know the price, style and market trend information of similar products here. It is divided into 5 areas. Cosmetics are concentrated in Meibo City of Languang Golden Lotus with over 30,000 cosmetic suppliers, who mainly sell skin care products.
Lantian Cosmetics Wholesale Market, Linyi (兰田化妆品市场)
This market is located in the center of the wholesale city of Linyi, Shandong province. It mainly deals with all kinds of washing products, and daily cosmetics. It has nearly a thousand stalls and goods come from all over the country.
How to import from China’s cosmetics wholesale market？
Select suppliers
Based on your target product, you can find Chinese cosmetic suppliers online, such as Alibaba, DHgate, etc. Please note that the suppliers you choose should be in the industry clusters I mentioned above, which helps you get good products at a more competitive price. Also, judge if suppliers take you seriously and professionally when you connect with them.
Then, you can develop a potential supplier list.
Get the sample and check the quality
Always remember to ask suppliers to send samples and test the sample quality. Then, you can choose the most suitable one after comparing the samples and prices.
Place an order and arrange shipping
After you confirm the sample and place an order, mass production begins. And your suppliers will arrange shipping according to your trade terms after it finishes.
Jingsourcing helps you smooth your cosmetics business
As a leading sourcing company in China, Jingsourcing has helped many clients source and customize cosmetic products & packaging boxes. Our cooperative suppliers are all from the above industrial clusters. You just need to tell us what cosmetics you want and your requirements for the customized packaging.
We have a professional design team who can visualize your packaging ideas. We will help you select suppliers that meet your standard and pack product & packaging samples together to send to you. So you can compare these samples at the same time for time and energy saving.
