200,000 buyers from 180+ countries source, trade and build global businesses here every year.
Prepare categories, quantities, packaging, supplier questions and shipping notes before the flight.
02Match product categories with Yiwu market districts instead of walking without a route.
03Build a simple buying-trip brief: product category, country, dates, support and notes.
Toys, gifts, jewelry, flowers and decorations.
Hardware, bags, electrical goods and tools.
Stationery, sports, cosmetics, zippers and accessories.
Textiles, socks, daily necessities and fashion supply.
Imported goods, bedding, auto accessories and more.
Expansion area for new product lines, buyer services and supplier showrooms.
Foreign buyers often focus only on booth price. The real risk is hidden in MOQ, packaging volume, certification, sample differences, unclear supplier role, inspection and shipping documents.
Read the Buyer Guide →For a first sourcing trip, 3–5 working days is usually more realistic than a one-day visit, especially if you need supplier comparison and follow-up.
You can browse alone, but support becomes useful for translation, supplier notes, verification, samples, quality control, consolidation and shipping.
Not always. Yiwu is a permanent market for many small commodity categories, while Canton Fair is a seasonal exhibition. Many buyers use both strategically.
Product photos, target quantities, packaging expectations, destination country, quality requirements, quote sheet and a clear list of categories.