Yiwu is known for small commodities, but the category range is much wider than toys and gifts. Buyers come for home goods, hardware, fashion accessories, stationery, beauty items, seasonal products, packaging, electronics accessories and many other retail-friendly categories.
The strength of Yiwu is comparison: multiple suppliers, many variations and fast access to samples. The weakness is also comparison: similar-looking products can have very different quality, packing and long-term reliability.
Retail and discount stores
Household goods, kitchen items, plastic products, seasonal decor, toys, school supplies, bags, accessories and impulse-buy products.
Construction and hardware
Hand tools, hardware accessories, lighting items, small electrical products, locks, fittings and practical technical goods.
Fashion and accessories
Bags, belts, scarves, socks, hats, jewelry, hair accessories, eyewear and related fast-moving categories.
Seasonal and gift items
Holiday decor, party supplies, promotional gifts, stationery sets, packaging and novelty products.