Fujian
Secondary hubXiamen is a coastal city in Fujian province known for premium acetate eyewear, electronics, and stone/granite products. While Wenzhou dominates volume eyewear production, Xiamen specializes in higher-end acetate frames and premium positioning. The city also has significant electronics manufacturing and is home to major Chinese tech companies.
Factory base
10,000+ factories
Nearest port
Xiamen Port (local) — major southeastern China port
Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)
Logistics advantage
Premium positioning city — higher cost but better quality positioning
Premium eyewear (especially acetate frames), stone products, premium positioning electronics. Better quality control culture than Wenzhou for premium eyewear specifically.
Xiamen International Trade Center
Wholesale and trading
Watch-outs
Higher pricing than Wenzhou for eyewear — only worth it for premium positioning. Less variety than Wenzhou for general eyewear sourcing.
Events · 14 min read
Canton Fair 2026: How to Attend Effectively (and When Not to Bother)
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China vs India Sourcing: Where Each Wins in 2026
Where India genuinely competes with China in 2026 — and where it doesn't. Real comparisons across textiles, leather, jewelry, electronics assembly, pharmaceuticals, and IT-adjacent hardware.
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China vs Mexico for US Importers: Nearshoring Math in 2026
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China vs Vietnam Manufacturing in 2026: A Decision Framework for Importers
Honest, category-by-category comparison of sourcing from China versus Vietnam in 2026. Real wage data, real lead-time differences, and the dual-sourcing strategy most serious importers actually use.
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First-Time Importers: 12 Mistakes That Kill 80% of First China Orders
After hundreds of first-time-importer projects, the failure modes cluster. Here are the 12 mistakes that account for most of them — and the fixes that prevent each.
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Hong Kong vs Mainland China Sourcing Companies: Which to Use
When buying through a Hong Kong company makes sense versus going directly mainland — tax, banking, payment-flow, and accountability tradeoffs.
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