Yiwu, China: the complete city guide for traders
Yiwu is a city in Zhejiang province in eastern China, administered by Jinhua, and known worldwide for its huge small commodities market visited by traders from around the world.
Why traders go to Yiwu
It concentrates an enormous number of shops displaying small commodities in one place: toys, accessories, household goods, stationery, gifts and much more. A trader can compare hundreds of suppliers in a few days.
Where is it?
Yiwu lies in central Zhejiang and is an inland city with no seaport. Goods are trucked to ports such as Ningbo and Shanghai, or to airports such as Hangzhou and Shanghai Pudong.
A community of foreign traders
Yiwu has large communities of foreign traders, including many Arab traders, and many sourcing and shipping offices and restaurants serve these visitors.
What you need to buy from Yiwu
- A clear product list with specifications and quantities.
- Someone on the ground to receive, consolidate and check goods.
- A shipping plan that fits your volume and destination.
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FAQ
Which province is Yiwu in?
Zhejiang province in eastern China; it is administered by Jinhua.
Does Yiwu have a seaport?
No, Yiwu is inland; its goods usually ship via Ningbo or Shanghai port.
More about Yiwu
- Yiwu International Trade City District 1: what can you find?
- Yiwu International Trade City District 2: what can you find?
- Yiwu International Trade City District 3: what can you find?
- Yiwu International Trade City District 4: what can you find?
- Yiwu International Trade City District 5: what can you find?
- How to get to Yiwu from Shanghai, Hangzhou or Guangzhou
- How goods travel from Yiwu to Ningbo or Shanghai port
- Rail freight from Yiwu to Europe and Central Asia
- Yiwu for Arab traders: what you need to know
- Negotiating wholesale prices in the Yiwu market
- How to choose a sourcing agent in Yiwu: a checklist
- Seasonal products from Yiwu: Ramadan, holidays and back to school
- Consolidation warehouse in Yiwu: combining goods from many shops
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- Quality checks in Yiwu before shipping
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