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Yiwu International Trade City
义乌国际商贸城
Futian / International Trade City
A five-district wholesale-market complex that functions like a city within a city
Yiwu International Trade City is the core of Yiwu’s small-commodity economy. Its five districts contain tens of thousands of market booths covering toys, jewelry, bags, tools, stationery, cosmetics, shoes, textiles, household products, imported goods and many other categories.
At a glance
Worth a special trip
YesWhy?
Based on current status, visitor usefulness and how predictable the stop is for a short Shanghai visit.
First-time visitor difficulty
MediumWhy?
Based on navigation, market environment, language expectations and how much comparison is needed.
English support
GoodWhy?
English support can vary by shop. Keep a translation app ready.
Payment convenience
GoodWhy?
Mobile payment is useful. Do not assume international cards are accepted everywhere.
Time needed
Half day to multiple daysWhy?
Plan extra time when comparing shops or arranging tailoring services.
Nearest metro
International Trade City Station, Jinhua Rail Transit Jinyi East LineWhy?
Use the metro station as a navigation anchor, then verify the exact entrance.
Chinese Address Card
Show this to a taxi driver or local helper
请带我去义乌国际商贸城 我计划先到国际商贸城一区和二区附近 地铁：国际商贸城站 请帮我确认要去的市场分区和入口
Show this card to a taxi driver or local helper, and verify the exact public entrance before visiting.
Should you visit?
Visit if
- You want to understand Yiwu’s global small-commodity system
- You have a specific product category in mind
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- You are comfortable with wholesale-market rules
- You have at least half a day
Maybe skip if
- You expect a normal retail mall
- You only want to browse without choosing a district
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- You need guaranteed single-item sales
- You have less than two hours
- You dislike very large and repetitive commercial spaces
What you can find here
You may find small shops selling Artificial flowers and accessories, Plush, inflatable, electric and general toys, Hair accessories, Jewelry, Crafts, decorative products, ceramics, crystal and frames, Bags. Product range, quality, pricing and shop activity can vary, so treat this as a browsing market rather than a fixed-price retail store.
Artificial flowers and accessoriesPlush, inflatable, electric and general toysHair accessoriesJewelryCrafts, decorative products, ceramics, crystal and framesBagsUmbrellas and rain goodsOutdoor productsGift packagingHardware and tools
Before you go
Select one or two districts before departure
Save the category and gate information
Arrive in the morning
Ask whether retail or samples are available
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- Ask the MOQ clearly
- Prepare mobile payment and a translation app
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Do not plan to cover all five districts in one day
Suggested visit plan
- Best time
- 09:00-15:30
- Duration
- 4-6 hours
- Start
- International Trade City Station
- Bring
- Comfortable shoes, Translation app, Mobile payment, Power bank, Category checklist
View simple visit plan
- 1. Confirm the target district and product category
- 2. Enter through a suitable public gate
- 3. Use one floor at a time
- 4. Record booth locations for any follow-up
- 5. Take a meal or rest break inside the complex
- 6. Leave before late-afternoon closures
Status check
Current status / verification
- Last updated
- July 15, 2026
- Verification
- Verified public sources
- Status
- active
Entrances, opening hours and shop activity may change.
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Public market guides commonly place regular operation around 08:30/09:00 to 17:00/17:30, with differences between districts, service centers and individual shops. Arrive in the morning and verify holiday schedules.
Active. All five districts have current operator pages and category information. Individual booth activity, holidays and sales policies may change.
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Common themes: mega-scale commodity market, wholesale pricing, international trade
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Useful Chinese Phrases
这个产品在哪个区？
Which district has this product?
这里可以零售吗？
Can I buy retail here?
最低起订量是多少？
What is the minimum order quantity?
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可以买样品吗？
Can I buy a sample?
这个价格含税吗？
Does this price include tax?
客服中心在哪里？
Where is the customer-service center?
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Shopping Responsibility Note
This guide is for travel information and visitor awareness only. We do not sell products, process transactions, recommend specific sellers, verify product authenticity, or facilitate purchases. Visitors should shop responsibly, check items carefully, respect intellectual property rights, and make their own purchasing decisions.