Yiwu & China sourcing knowledge base
Practical guides for foreign buyers. Browse by category or explore all articles.
Yiwu Guide
Learn about Yiwu International Trade City, market districts, and how foreign buyers navigate the world's largest wholesale market.
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Sourcing Guide
Practical guides on finding suppliers, working with agents, MOQ negotiation, and sourcing safely from Yiwu.
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Import Guide
Understand import regulations, customs, duties, and compliance when bringing goods from China to your country.
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Shipping Guide
Sea freight, air freight, Incoterms, and logistics tips for shipping products from Yiwu worldwide.
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Business Tips
MOQ, payment methods, scam prevention, and essential business advice for China sourcing.
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Visit Yiwu
Planning your first trip to Yiwu? Guides on travel, accommodation, market visits, and what to expect.
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How to buy from Yiwu China
Buying from Yiwu starts with understanding the market structure, visiting or working with a local partner, comparing suppliers, and planning logistics before payment.
Read guide →Yiwu GuideYiwu market guide for foreigners
Yiwu International Trade City is the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities, organized by product districts that make sourcing efficient for importers.
Read guide →Sourcing GuideHow to find suppliers in Yiwu
Reliable suppliers are found through market visits, verified sourcing agents, trade references, and careful sample testing — not random online listings alone.
Read guide →Sourcing GuideYiwu sourcing agent guide
A sourcing agent helps foreign buyers find products, negotiate prices, manage QC, consolidate shipments, and communicate with suppliers in Chinese.
Read guide →Business TipsHow MOQ works in China
MOQ is the smallest order a factory or trader accepts. It varies by product type, customization, and whether you buy stock or custom production.
Read guide →Shipping GuideHow to ship goods from Yiwu
Shipping from Yiwu typically involves sea freight, air freight, or express courier depending on volume, urgency, and destination country regulations.
Read guide →Business TipsHow to avoid supplier scams
Avoid scams by verifying company identity, using samples and trial orders, secure payment methods, and working with established local partners.
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