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Market guide · updated 2026-10-28
Yiwu market guide: what is sold in each district (2026)
Short answer. Yiwu International Trade City opened in 2002 and has more than 75,000 stores in five districts.
District 1 sells toys, jewellery and festival goods; District 2 bags, umbrellas, hardware and small electricals; District 3 stationery,
glasses and sports goods; District 4 daily necessities, hats, socks and footwear; District 5 imported goods, bedding and car accessories.
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The five districts
Official figures are from Wikipedia. The shaded columns are the 137 booths in our own database whose district and floor we have confirmed.
| District | Opened | Size | Main trades | Booths in our database | What they sell | Floors seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | 2002 | 8,000+ booths | toys, plush and inflatables, jewellery, hair and flower accessories, festival and wedding crafts, porcelain, crystal, photo frames | 30 | toys, decorative crafts, factory showrooms (toys, flowers, accessories), hair accessories | F1 (13), F2 (4), F3 (9), F4 (4) |
| District 2 | 2004 | 8,000+ booths | bags and suitcases, umbrellas, hardware, kitchenware, electronics, auto parts, telecom equipment | 42 | hand tools and hardware, phone accessories, small appliances, kitchen and bath hardware | F1 (8), F2 (16), F3 (18) |
| District 3 | 2005 | 8,000+ businesses | buttons and zips, cosmetics, glasses, pens and paper, office supplies, sporting goods, arts | 20 | office and school supplies, eyewear, pens and paper, outdoor goods | F1 (9), F2 (10), F5 (1) |
| District 4 | — | 16,000 booths | daily necessities, knitwear, footwear, belts, scarves, towels, undergarments | 41 | daily household goods, hats, socks and tights, footwear | F1 (5), F2 (28), F3 (5), F5 (3) |
| District 5 | 2011 | — | imported goods, bedding, fabrics, car and motorcycle accessories, hotel and festival supplies | 4 | small-goods distribution, car accessories, bedding, pet and aquarium supplies | F2 (2), F4 (2) |
Which district for your product
Where the booths in our database cluster, by product. Click a product for its prices and MOQs.
| Product | Where we see the most booths |
|---|---|
| Toys and plush | District 1 |
| Hair clips | District 1 |
| Christmas decorations | District 1 |
| Umbrellas | District 2, Floor 1 |
| Hand tools and hardware | District 2, Floor 2 |
| Hair dryers and small appliances | District 2, Floor 3 |
| Pens and stationery | District 3, Floor 1 |
| Glasses and sunglasses | District 3, Floor 1 |
| Yoga mats and fitness | District 3, Floor 2 and District 4, Floor 2 |
| Socks | District 4, Floor 1 |
| Caps and hats | District 4, Floor 2 |
How to read a booth address
A booth address reads district, gate, floor, street, booth number — for example “District 4, Gate 88, Floor 2, Street 30, Booth 388xx”. Each gate has a directory showing which trade is on which floor, so you can walk straight to the right aisle.
How buying at a booth works
- Booths show samples; stock is usually in a warehouse nearby. Ask whether a design is in stock or made to order.
- MOQ is per design or colour. Ask for the price at your quantity, not the headline price.
- A booth may be the factory or a trader for several factories — check the company registration before paying a deposit.
- Goods from several booths are delivered to one consolidation warehouse and shipped together.
- The market closes for Chinese New Year — in 2027 roughly from late January to around 21 February.
Questions
How many shops are in Yiwu International Trade City?
More than 75,000 stores across five districts, on about 5.5 million m² of floor space, according to Wikipedia. The market opened in 2002.
What is sold in District 1 of Yiwu market?
Toys and plush, jewellery, hair and flower accessories, festival and wedding crafts (including Christmas), porcelain and crystal. In our database the largest share of Christmas booths is in District 1.
Can I buy small quantities at Yiwu market booths?
Often, yes. In our database, 58% of booth listings start at 100 pieces or fewer and the median is 100 pcs per design. Stock designs go lower; custom work needs more.
Do I need to go to Yiwu in person?
No. Many buyers work through an agent who visits booths, collects samples, checks goods and consolidates the shipment. Going yourself helps for a first big order; for repeat and mixed small orders it rarely pays for the trip.
Sources: Wikipedia, “Yiwu International Trade City” (district figures, read 2026-10-28); SourceCompass supplier database (booth locations from Yiwugo shop records).
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