Zhejiang
Primary hubYiwu
Yiwu's Yiwu International Trade Market is the largest small-commodities wholesale market in the world, with over 75,000 booths spread across multiple districts. This isn't really a manufacturing city — it's a trading hub where buyers source from thousands of factories across Zhejiang and beyond. Yiwu specializes in low-MOQ, high-variety small consumer goods: accessories, gifts, toys, hardware, jewelry, stationery, kitchenware, decorations. For buyers who want huge product variety with relatively small order sizes (200-2000 unit MOQs), Yiwu has no equivalent globally.
Factory base
20,000+ factories supplying Yiwu market across surrounding region
Nearest port
Ningbo Port (4 hour drive)
Airport
Yiwu Airport (YIW), Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH, 1.5 hours)
Logistics advantage
Yiwu's own logistics infrastructure built around export — efficient consolidation, cargo handling, container loading
Best for
Buyers who want low MOQs, broad product variety, accessories, gifts, items that don't require deep engineering. Excellent for ecommerce sellers building broad catalogs. Best for items under $5 wholesale.
Manufacturing specialisations
- Small commodities (broadly defined)
- Costume jewelry and accessories
- Stationery and office supplies
- Toys (small/inexpensive)
- Holiday decorations and gifts
- Kitchenware and household items
- Hair accessories and beauty tools
- Hardware and tools (small)
- Wedding supplies
Notable markets & industrial clusters
District 1 (Garments, accessories, stationery)
First district built — 12,000+ booths
District 2 (Hardware, kitchenware, electronics)
8,000+ booths
District 3 (Stationery, sport, makeup)
9,000+ booths
District 4 (Daily supplies, hosiery)
12,000+ booths
District 5 (Bedding, clothing, imports)
8,000+ booths
Furniture Market & Production Materials Market
Specialized markets nearby
Watch-outs
Yiwu is dominated by traders, not manufacturers — quality varies dramatically. Same product can be 5-10 different qualities at 5-10 different prices. Factory verification is essential — many sellers can't actually take you to their factory because they don't have one. We can help separate genuine factories from traders.