Zhejiang
Secondary hubYuyao is the largest plastic injection molding cluster in eastern China, particularly known for cosmetic packaging components, household products, and small plastic goods. The city's specialty in airless pumps, dispenser closures, and beauty packaging makes it a critical sourcing destination for cosmetics and personal care brands. The 'Yuyao plastic city' includes thousands of small-to-medium factories with deep expertise in injection molding.
Factory base
10,000+ plastic-related factories
Nearest port
Ningbo (1 hour) — direct, very fast access
Airport
Ningbo (1 hour), Hangzhou (2 hours)
Logistics advantage
Plastic-focused supply chain — material suppliers, mold makers, decorators, and assemblers all local
Cosmetic packaging buyers, beauty brand owners doing custom packaging, household goods importers. Particularly strong for any plastic product requiring quality injection molding and decoration.
Yuyao Plastic City
Concentrated plastic industry trading and manufacturing
China Yuyao International Plastic Expo
Annual industry exhibition
Watch-outs
Many Yuyao factories are small operations — verify capacity and quality systems for larger orders. Tooling ownership terms must be clear in contracts. Color matching can be inconsistent across batches without strict specifications.
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