China has several wholesale clusters, and each is strong in different categories. Yiwu suits small commodities, Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei suits electronics, Guangzhou suits apparel, Keqiao suits fabrics and Foshan suits furniture. This guide summarizes what each market is known for and what to check before you buy. If you source small goods across several categories, start with Yiwu.
| Market | City | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Yiwu International Trade City | Yiwu, Zhejiang | Small commodities: toys, stationery, gifts, household goods, accessories |
| Huaqiangbei | Shenzhen, Guangdong | Consumer electronics, phone accessories, components |
| Baima and Shahe | Guangzhou, Guangdong | Apparel and fashion |
| China Textile City | Keqiao, Shaoxing, Zhejiang | Fabrics for garments and home textiles |
| Lecong | Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong | Furniture |
Yiwu is widely described as the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities. Its Wikipedia entry lists more than 75,000 stores, citing The Guardian in 2017. The market is divided into districts that each focus on different categories: District 1 is known for toys, artificial flowers and jewellery, District 2 for hardware, tools, luggage and electronics, District 3 for stationery, cosmetics and school products, District 4 for socks, underwear and textile accessories, and District 5 for imported goods, home textiles and fabrics. District 6 has a newer showroom and brand-development orientation.
Our guide to Yiwu market districts goes through each district floor by floor. Because the market is built around export trade, many suppliers are used to working with overseas buyers. Home Evolution is based in Yiwu, and our Yiwu sourcing agent service covers supplier checks, negotiation, inspection and shipping.
Huaqiangbei is a subdistrict of Futian in Shenzhen and is known for electronics. Its Wikipedia entry describes it as one of the largest electronics markets in the world and counts about 38,000 businesses in 2020. Rather than one wholesale building, it is a district of many specialized markets, covering consumer electronics, phone accessories and components.
The market is large and fast-moving, so arrive with a clear specification and verify each supplier before you pay. If you need help, see our Shenzhen electronics sourcing agent page.
Guangzhou is the main sourcing city for apparel and fashion goods in southern China. Instead of one central market it has several wholesale areas aimed at different price levels. Buyer guides commonly describe Baima as the more export-oriented, higher-priced garment market and Shahe as the fast-fashion, price-driven one that suits volume buyers and online sellers.
Guangzhou sits close to many garment factories, so buyers can move from market selection to factory sampling quickly. Our Guangzhou wholesale market guide covers the main markets in more detail.
China Textile City in Keqiao, Shaoxing, is a major fabric market. China Daily reported in April 2025 that it was founded in 1988, had grown from 7,200 vendors to 38,000 as of 2024, and covered 3.9 million square meters. It sells cotton, polyester, blended and functional fabrics and curtain and home textile materials.
Keqiao suits buyers who need consistent fabric quality, large volumes and long-term supply relationships, such as garment makers and home textile brands.
Foshan, especially Lecong in Shunde District, is widely described as China’s main furniture trading hub. Published size and merchant figures vary from source to source, so check current numbers with the market operator before you plan a trip. Lecong serves buyers of dining furniture, sofas, office furniture and project furniture, and many suppliers take OEM and ODM orders.
Furniture needs more attention to materials, packaging and logistics than small consumer goods, so it suits importers, distributors and project buyers with clear specifications. See our Foshan furniture sourcing agent page for how we can help.
If you are new to buying in China, our Yiwu sourcing process page shows how an order moves from brief to delivery.
Yiwu International Trade City. It sells toys, stationery, gifts, household goods, fashion accessories and many other small items across its districts, and many suppliers there are used to exporting.
Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen is the main electronics area. It is large and made up of many specialized markets, so it helps to arrive with a clear product list and a way to check supplier credentials.
Guangzhou. Buyer guides commonly describe Baima as the more export-oriented, higher-priced market and Shahe as the fast-fashion, price-driven one. For fabric rather than finished garments, look at Keqiao.
China Textile City in Keqiao, Shaoxing. China Daily reported about 38,000 vendors there in 2024, selling fabrics for garments and home textiles.
Foshan, especially Lecong in Shunde District, which is widely described as China’s main furniture trading hub. Furniture buyers need to pay close attention to materials, packaging and logistics.
No, but an agent can save time if you are new to the market, source several categories or need inspection and shipping handled. An agent can check suppliers, negotiate in Mandarin and inspect goods before shipment.
It depends on the supplier and product. Ask each supplier for its minimum order per item before you commit, and start with a trial order where the supplier allows it.
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