How to buy efficiently and strategically from Yiwu?

When you are buying from the Yiwu market, it is best to consider the quality, price, quantity, and delivery time of the products. As mentioned, there are almost 400,000 products that are being sold in Yiwu market.

So, the most important tip to remember is to plan ahead and do extensive research on the products, suppliers, booths, and store locations. You will find some suppliers and booth information from Yiwu’s official website here.

Do not hesitate to compare the prices of the goods that you are planning to buy. One of Yiwu market’s best feature is that similar goods and products are grouped together and can be found in one location so price comparison between the different shops is possible.

Verify the quality and authenticity of the products. As a rule of thumb, do not buy from suppliers who do not allow their buyers to verify the product quality. It is advisable to buy from factory direct sale booths which often offers higher quality. One tip in distinguishing a factory direct sale booth is that they have a physical product catalog.

Negotiating or bargaining the price is quite common in Yiwu International Trade City. Suppliers often quote you a wholesale price, however, some sellers allow 2-5% discount for small quantity sales and 5-10% bargains for larger quantities.

Another tip in buying from the Yiwu market especially if you plan to buy products from different suppliers is to hire an honest and reliable Yiwu Local Sourcing Agent.

A local sourcing agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating the price, and gathering your products while you select in the comfort of your hotel room. After you made your decision, the agent will pay and handle the logistics and shipping on your behalf.