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About Yiwu

The world's largest
wholesale market

Yiwu International Trade City — Futian Market — is the heartbeat of global small commodity trade: over 75,000 booths across 6 districts, 2.1 million products, and trade with 230+ countries and regions — all in one city in Zhejiang, China.

75,000+
Market booths
6
Market districts
2.1M+
Products
230+
Countries & regions
$39B
Market turnover 2024
About the city
Why Yiwu?

Yiwu is a small city in Zhejiang Province, China, that became the world's most important wholesale trading hub for small commodities. What started in 1982 as open-air stalls in the street is now in its sixth generation: six market districts with more than 3.5 million square metres of trading halls, shipping to every corner of the globe.

From Christmas decorations to kitchenware, electronics to fashion accessories — if a product exists, it's almost certainly available in Yiwu at prices no other market can match. The city has become the single most important destination for global buyers seeking competitive manufacturing prices and direct factory access.

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Global hub

Yiwu trades with 230+ countries and regions, and over 3,900 foreign buyers walk the market every day

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Direct factory

Most suppliers are factory owners — no middlemen, direct pricing, customisation available

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Easy logistics

Direct rail freight to Europe on the Yixinou line, and fast road and rail links to the ports of Ningbo and Shanghai

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Any quantity

From sample orders to full container loads — Yiwu suppliers accommodate all order sizes

Futian Market
6 Districts, 75,000+ booths

Yiwu International Trade City — known to buyers as Futian Market — is divided into 6 districts, and each district and floor specialises in its own product categories. Districts 1–5 opened between 2002 and 2011. District 6, the Global Digital Trade Center, opened on 14 October 2025 as the sixth generation of Yiwu's market. Together they form the world's largest small commodity wholesale market.

D1
District 1 · 一区
Toys · Artificial flowers · Jewelry & hair accessories · Crafts & festive decor
Opened 2002 · 10,000+ booths
D2
District 2 · 二区
Bags & luggage · Umbrellas · Hardware & tools · Locks · Small appliances · Clocks & electronics
Opened 2004 · 8,000+ booths
D3
District 3 · 三区
Stationery & office · Sports & outdoor · Glasses · Cosmetics · Buttons, zippers & trims
Opened 2005 · 6,000+ booths
D4
District 4 · 四区
Socks · Gloves & hats · Daily necessities · Shoes · Towels & ties · Underwear, belts & scarves
Opened 2008 · 16,000+ booths
D5
District 5 · 五区
Imported goods · Bedding · Fabrics & curtains · Pet supplies · Car accessories & parts
Opened 2011 · 7,000+ booths
D6
District 6 · 六区
Global Digital Trade Center · Fashion jewelry · Beauty · Baby & kids · Trendy toys · Drones, robots & AR/VR
Opened Oct 2025 · 5,000+ booths
Market history
From farmers' market to global hub
1982
Yiwu's first small commodity market opens: open-air stalls in the street, and one of the first markets of its kind in China
1990s
Rapid expansion as Chinese manufacturing boomed. The market moved indoors, and international buyers began arriving from the Middle East and Southeast Asia
2002
Yiwu International Trade City opens District 1 on 22 October — the start of today's Futian Market. Districts 2 to 5 follow in 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2011
2005
A China development report by the UN, the World Bank and Morgan Stanley names Yiwu the world's largest small commodity wholesale market
2014
The first Yixinou freight train leaves Yiwu for Madrid — about 13,000 km, one of the longest rail freight routes in the world. London followed in 2017
2025
District 6, the Global Digital Trade Center, opens on 14 October just east of District 5: 5,000+ booths for fashion jewelry, beauty, baby goods, trendy toys, drones and robots, built for digital and cross-border trade
Today
75,000+ booths, 2.1 million products, about ¥280 billion (US$39 billion) of market turnover in 2024 and trade with 230+ countries and regions — and Hello Yiwu bringing it online
Sourcing guide
How to buy from Yiwu
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Find your supplier

Use Hello Yiwu to search verified suppliers by category, price, and membership tier. Diamond suppliers are factory-inspected.

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Request samples

Always request samples before committing to a large order. Most Yiwu suppliers offer paid samples with shipping cost.

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Negotiate and order

Negotiate MOQ and price directly through our chat system. No agent needed — though agents are available if you prefer support.

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Inspection & shipping

Use our verified agents for quality inspection before shipping. Yiwu has direct freight to 50+ countries.

FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to visit Yiwu in person to buy?▾
No. Most Yiwu suppliers are experienced with remote buyers. You can browse, chat, negotiate, and order entirely through Hello Yiwu. If you want to visit, our sourcing agents can arrange factory tours and market walks.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?▾
MOQ varies by supplier and product. Most Yiwu suppliers start at 50–200 units per product. You can filter by MOQ on our product and supplier search pages to find suppliers that match your order size.
How do I pay Yiwu suppliers?▾
Most Yiwu suppliers accept T/T bank transfer, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and sometimes Letter of Credit (LC). Payment terms are agreed directly between buyer and supplier — Hello Yiwu does not handle payment for orders (we only handle subscription fees).
Is Hello Yiwu free for buyers?▾
Yes, completely free for buyers. You can register, search, search by photo, contact suppliers, and use all buyer tools at no cost — forever. We never charge commission on deals.
How does supplier verification work?▾
Suppliers submit their business license, company details, factory photos, and contact information. Our admin team reviews and approves each application. Diamond suppliers also undergo an on-site factory inspection. Verified badges are only awarded after manual approval.
What is Find a Shop?▾
A free booth finder for buyers and sourcing agents. Type a booth number such as F2-12345, a shop name or a product, and Hello Yiwu shows the district, gate, floor, street and booth with step-by-step directions. "Show to staff" puts the address on screen in large Chinese so any guard or shop owner can point the way, and "My market visit" sorts the shops you want into the shortest walk. Open Find a Shop →

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