Yiwu Market By the Numbers
A look at the scale of Yiwu International Trade City — the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities.
5.5M m²Total floor area across all districts
75,000+Shops & booths
1.7M+Distinct product types on offer
200+Countries buyers travel from
~$11B*Annual goods sold (reported 2013)
~20,000*Daily customers (reported 2013)
*Trade-volume and footfall figures are from reporting around 2013 — the most recent consistently cited public figures. The market has continued to grow since; we'll update these if newer verified figures become available.
| District | Opened | Floor Area | Booths / Businesses | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | 2002 | ~340,000 m² | 8,000+ | Toys, jewelry, festive crafts |
| District 2 | 2004 | ~600,000 m² | 8,000+ | Hardware, electronics, bags |
| District 3 | 2005 | ~460,000 m² | 8,000+ | Stationery, cosmetics, accessories |
| District 4 | — | ~1,080,000 m² | 16,000+ / 20,000+ | Daily necessities, apparel |
| District 5 | 2011 | ~640,000 m² | 7,000+ shops | Imports, textiles, home |
~1,000Containers (TEU) shipped out daily via Yiwu Port
13,000+ kmYiwu–Madrid freight railway — the world's longest
60%+*Of the world's Christmas trinkets (2013, The Economist)