Yiwu Market Guide — World's Largest Wholesale Market

What is Yiwu Market?

Yiwu International Trade City (Futian Market) is the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities. Spanning over 4 million m² with 75,000+ booths across 5 districts, Yiwu supplies products to over 200 countries and regions.

The 5 Districts — What to Find Where

District 1: Artificial flowers, toys, jewelry accessories, craft decorations.

District 2: Hardware, electronics, electrical appliances, suitcases & bags, clocks & watches, rain gear.

District 3: Stationery, sporting goods, cosmetics, buttons & zippers, eyewear, office supplies.

District 4: Socks, gloves, shoes, belts, underwear, daily necessities, knitwear.

District 5: Imported commodities (African, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian goods), bedding, textiles, automotive supplies.

How to Get to Yiwu

By Air: Fly to Yiwu Airport (YIW) — direct flights from Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen. International flights connect via Shanghai or Hangzhou.

By High-Speed Rail: Yiwu Station is on the Shanghai-Kunming high-speed line. 1.5 hours from Shanghai, 1 hour from Hangzhou.

Getting around: The 5 districts are connected by free shuttle buses. Taxis and Didi are readily available.

Business Tips

• MOQ is flexible — unlike many trade shows, Yiwu suppliers often accept small orders and mixed containers.
• Bring a translator — English is limited. Local translation agents charge ~$50–80/day.
• Best visiting hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Most booths close by 5 PM sharp.
• Payment: Cash, WeChat Pay, bank transfer. For large orders, 30% deposit + 70% before shipment is standard.
• Shipping: Dozens of freight forwarders operate in the market area. Compare at least 3 quotes.