Yiwu, China and Its World’s Largest
Wholesale Market
Yiwu, is a world-renowned city for international small commodity trading. The Yiwu wholesale market has over 50,000 booths, providing millions of products across various categories. You can source almost every item you can think of.
Yiwu and its surrounding cities have developed into a most important manufacturing cluster for consumer products in China, with Yongkang city as the Hardware Capital of China, Taizhou city as Plastic and Rubber Products Center, Zhuji city as China Sock Center, Shaoxing city as Textile and Umbrella center, etc.
Products from Yiwu are exported to over 210 countries and regions. Every year, over 550,000 buyers come to Yiwu for sourcing products. Over 15,000 westerners from 100 countries and regions are now living in Yiwu.
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Visiting wholesale markets is the most efficient way to find suppliers in Yiwu. There are dozens of wholesale markets in Yiwu, the most popular ones among western buyers are Yiwu International Trade city, Huangyuan Clothing Market, etc.
Yiwu International Trade City (国际商贸城、福田市场)
Many people call it a mini canton fair, but available all year round, except during Chinese New Year Festival. The best thing to purchase here is that you can buy in small quantity of products, such as one or two cartons, and ship them home when you return to your country. You can click to know all information and tips for sourcing in this market.
Yiwu Huangyuan Clothing Market
The largest clothing wholesale market in Yiwu. If you want to do your own private label clothes, this is the best place to go. You can buy wholesale clothes at very competitive prices, then resell with your own brand and logo for a decent margin.
International Production Material Market
There are over thousands of booths spread across 4 floors in the market. The main categories include creative decorations, artificial flowers, leather, sewing machines, printing and packaging machine, household appliances, etc.
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Other choices? You can go to a mini black market in front of Bank of China, located in No.500 North Chouzhou Road.
You can get your money exchanged there very easily. The rate is also very reasonable.
Every year, Yiwu International Expo Center will hold hundreds of trade fairs, such as International Electronic Commerce Expo, International Trade Fair for Textile and Garment Industry, China Yiwu Stationery & Gift Exhibition, etc.
Most of these fairs are small-medium scale, among them the most worth visiting ones are International Commodities Fair, Imported Commodities Fair.
Yiwu International Commodities Fair
Many people call it a Mini Canton Fair, and choose to visit it right after the Guangzhou Canton Fair. You can find products with competitive prices across categories such as Electronics, Stationery, Toys & Games, Arts & Crafts, Apparel & Clothing.
Yiwu International Commodities Fair
Many people call it a Mini Canton Fair, and choose to visit it right after the Guangzhou Canton Fair. You can find products with competitive prices across categories such as Electronics, Stationery, Toys & Games, Arts & Crafts, Apparel & Clothing.
Yiwu is a country-level city, there are no international flights to Yiwu directly. International visitors can transfer at below cities to get to Yiwu:
- Fly to Shanghai first, then get to Yiwu by Train, Bus or Car
- Fly to Guangzhou first, then get to Yiwu by Plane, or Train
- Fly to Hangzhou first, then get to Yiwu by Train, or Bus
Transit at Shanghai
By Train: It takes around 1.5 hours to get to Yiwu by bullet train from Shanghai Hongqiao railway station.
By Bus: within 4.5 hours, you can get to Yiwu bus station from Shanghai Pudong airport.
Transit at Guangzhou
By Plane: It takes around 2 hours to fly to Yiwu airport from Guangzhou Baiyun airport.
By Train: If you prefer to go by bullet train, you can get to Yiwu within 7 hours from Guangzhou Nan railway station.
Transit at Hangzhou
By Bus: It takes around 1.5 hours to get to Yiwu by bus from Hangzhou Xiaoshan airport.
By Train: Within 30-40 mins, you can get to Yiwu by bullet train from Hangzhou Dong railway station.
Visiting wholesale markets is the most efficient way to find suppliers in Yiwu. There are dozens of wholesale markets in Yiwu, the most popular ones among western buyers are Yiwu International Trade Market, Huangyuan Clothing Market, etc.
Best Western Hotel Yiwu
Inside the trade market, at the entrance to International Trade Market District 2
Shangri-La Hotel Yiwu
Adjacent to Glory Shopping Mall, with various restaurants nearby
Marriot Hotel Yiwu
Located in Yiwu CBD, close to International trade city and Futian wetland park
Wanda Realm Hotel Yiwu
Located in Wanda Plaza, offering a charming view of Yiwu river from the hotel.
Hotel Recommendations in Yiwu
Yiwu is not only a paradise for small commodity trading, but also a vibrant city offering a variety of entertaining choices! Night market, food, music, night clubs and bars, modern lifestyle centers, Chinese Hollywood Studios, amusement parks, etc, are all here waiting for you to explore!
Yiwu is a city with 4 distinct seasons. You can come at anytime. However, you’d better avoid winter (December to February) or summer (August to September), if you do not want to experience extreme weather.
Winter is very cold here. During December to February, the temperature is 1-5 (℃) or (33.8-41(℉). Summer is very hot, the average temperature is 35 (℃) or 95 (℉) during Aug to Sept.
In Spring (April) and Autumn (October), you will most likely experience pleasant weather with an average temperature from 20-27 (℃).
There is also significant rainfall in Yiwu. There will be rainy days almost in every month. September is the wettest month. Other rainy months include May, June, August. Be sure to carry an umbrella if you come then.