Yiwu Market Sourcing Agent
Our Yiwu sourcing service simplifies international procurement, finding products at great prices
About Yiwu Wholesale Market
YIWU INTERNATIONAL TRADE CITY
Yiwu Market, the world’s largest small commodity wholesale market, spans an impressive 2.1 million square meters. It hosts over 100,000 suppliers, 75,000 booths, and offers millions of products across five districts, each specializing in different collections.
With more than 100,000 daily visitors, sourcing products can be challenging. However, Market Union is here to streamline the process, making it easier, more convenient, and cost-effective for you!
Getting to Yiwu Market
As the Yiwu Market is centrally located in the city, visitors have multiple transportation options to reach it, including buses, taxis, and trains, making it easily accessible for everyone.
Yiwu Airport to Yiwu Market
You can take bus line 102 to get to Yiwu International Trade City from Yiwu Airport, which costs $2 and takes about 50 minutes. Alternatively, the fastest way to arrive at the Yiwu market is by taxi, which costs $35-$45 yuan and takes about 15-20 minutes
Yiwu Railway station to Yiwu Market
The Yiwu Railway station is about 7 miles from the Yiwu International Trade City, and you can take the bus line 801 at the Railway station and get off at Phase One of International Trade City. An alternative way to get from the Railway station to the Yiwu Market is by taxi, the drive is about 25 minutes and costs about $50 yuan.
District 1
District 1 is comprised of 4 floors and houses more than 10, 500 shops. It is divided into 5 main business areas, including the Shopping Center, the food court, the Manufacturers’ Outlet Center, the warehouse center, and the “Subject of the Market” area.
District 2
District 2 has 5 floors, and hosts more than 8,000 shops and more than 10,000 business households.
District 3
District 3 is a 5-storey building and has over 7,000 shops. There are multiple ground parking lots and roof parking lots as well.
District 4
District 4 is a modern landmark building in the Yiwu market, it hosts about 16,000 shops and also has elevated lanes and underground, surface and roof parking lots that vehicles can park at. This district is focused on textile products.
District 5
District 5 is the newest addition to the market. It has 5 floors and has over 7,000 shops.
Challenges of Buying at Yiwu Market
Sourcing products at Yiwu market can feel daunting, especially for foreign buyers or first-time buyers as different challenges can come up along the way. For example, language barriers, issues with price negotiation, difficulties with logistics and regulations, etc.
Petla is happy to help and provide solutions to these challenges:
Common Challenges Experienced by Foreign Buyers | Petla Tech’s Solutions |
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Language and cultural barriers Communicating with Chinese suppliers can be challenging, especially if you need to engage in exchanges or discuss complex technical issues. Misunderstandings or misinterpretation can affect your needs, contract negotiations or cause delays in procurement. | Translation service Our experienced team of multilingual sourcing agents can provide translation service to ensure your needs are communicated clearly with suppliers. |
Supply chains Identifying foreign suppliers that are reliable and financially stable can be complex and time-consuming. There are many options, but you may need to do research beforehand before engaging with the supplier. | Supplier vetting We conduct research and vet suppliers for you ensure the manufactures are reliable, financially stable, comply with relevant regulations and meet your standards. |
Price negotiation Negotiating prices and bargaining may be a challenge for foreign buyers as they may not be familiar or have the market knowledge/skills to negotiate competitive prices. | Money-saving negotiation Our team of experienced agents excel in the Yiwu market. We will help to negotiate the best possible prices to maximize your savings. |
Quality control and assurance Inspecting products from local manufacturers can be challenging without proper quality control. | Rigorous quality control Sourcing quality products from reliable suppliers is our priority. We apply rigorous quality control and perform regular quality checks to verify the products are up to the standard and desired quality. |
Foreign logistics Arranging international shipping can be complex, given the increased distances, movement of goods across borders, and customs regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations can cause delays, fines and even the confiscation of goods. | Streamlined logistics management We monitor and manage every part of the logistical process, including shipping and customs clearance. Our goal is to make sure that you receive your products as fast as possible. |