Yiwu Market District 1 Guide

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What can you buy in District 1?

Start in District 1 if you are sourcing toys, artificial flowers, jewelry, hair accessories or festive crafts. Use the floor directory to shortlist the product areas that match your buying list.

District 1 floor directory

Use this directory to choose a starting floor. The product categories below follow the official Chinagoods District 1 introduction. The checks are our own buying guidance.

District 1 East: jewelry and components

District 1 East (一区东扩) is the eastern extension of District 1 and focuses on jewelry and jewelry components. It has its own floor directory, separate from the main District 1 building. Add it to your visit if you need parts for assembly, a wider jewelry assortment or a supplier whose address specifically names the extension.

Floor reference: Yiwu Forestry Fair’s District 1 East introduction ↗, published by Yiwu China Commodity City Exhibition Co., Ltd. Confirm the current booth location before you visit.

Bring a component specification or a matching sample

For beads, chains, clasps or other parts, record the dimensions, the hole or connection size, the stated base material, the finish and the color. Confirm whether the price is per piece, strand, bag or weight, and write down what that unit contains. If components must fit together or share the same finish, compare them side by side. Ask whether the supplier can match the color and finish on a repeat order, and keep an approved physical reference.

For finished jewelry, record the exact design and fastening, inspect the back and the joints, and specify the color and quantity split. Put loose components and assembled goods on separate quote lines. Separate lines make it clear which assembly, retail packing and minimums apply to each.

What to check in each product area

A sample that looks similar is not necessarily the same product. Before you collect prices, decide which details must stay the same across suppliers. Photograph each item with its article number, and write down the specification that the supplier actually quoted.

Artificial flowers: compare the whole stem, not just the flower head

Check the overall stem length, flower-head size, number of leaves, material and color. Bend the stem and look at how the head and leaves are attached. A sample in a display arrangement may look fuller than the individual stems packed in a carton, so ask to see one sale unit outside the display.

Ask whether the quote is per stem, bunch or arrangement. Record how many pieces are packed together and the dimensions of the outer carton. For bulky flowers, packing volume is an important part of shipment planning, because a low unit price alone does not show how much space the order will occupy.

Toys: test the exact version you intend to buy

For plush items, inspect the seams, the consistency of the stuffing and any attached parts. For electric or inflatable toys, test the function and ask which batteries, accessories or pump are included. Record the size, material, intended age group and packaging instead of relying on the product name.

Tell the supplier your destination market and the toy’s intended use, then ask for the product documentation that your buyer requires. Check that any documents provided refer to the exact model in the quotation. If the sample changes later, reopen the specification discussion. Do not assume that the original documents still apply.

Jewelry and hair accessories: make finish and color explicit

Compare the base material, finish and dimensions, and check how stones or decorative parts are fixed. Open and close clasps, clip springs and other moving parts. Photograph the back of the product as well as the front, because fastening and assembly details are easy to miss in a display photo.

Ask whether the minimum applies to one design, one color or a mixed assortment. A quote for a plain clip may not include a custom finish, backing card or individual bag. Record each of these options separately in your notes so that every supplier is pricing the same version.

Festive crafts and decorative gifts: work back from the delivery date

Measure the item and check the finish, hanging fittings and any fragile areas. For porcelain, crystal and frames, ask to see the proposed inner protection and how the cartons will be packed. Record whether the price includes a retail box or covers transport packaging only.

Tell the supplier the date when you need the goods available, not just the date when you hope to place the order. Ask when the quoted lead time starts, whether the materials are ready and which sample or artwork approvals must happen first. For seasonal goods, leave time in the plan for confirmation, inspection and transport.

Factory direct-sales center: verify the supplier behind the sample

The fourth-floor directory describes a factory direct-sales center. Use it as a place to explore what suppliers can make, but do not treat it as proof that the business you are speaking to makes every product. Ask which items they produce and which they source, where production takes place and who will be responsible for your order.

If you need a custom design, bring a specification or a reference sample. Before you compare a custom quotation with a ready-stock price, discuss tooling, sample approval, minimums and repeat-order consistency with the supplier.

Choose a route around your buying list

Start with your highest-priority category. If you try to cover every floor, you may have less time for useful conversations with suppliers. The sequences below are suggestions, not timed walking routes. Confirm the actual booth address before you move between areas.

Use your first pass to identify suitable products. Use your second pass to fill in the missing details for your shortlist. Before you leave a booth, save its district, floor, booth number, business name and contact details together. A product photo without the booth reference is difficult to follow up later.

If a supplier directs you to District 1 East, first ask for the full address and a location pin. Do not treat the main district and the eastern extension as the same meeting point. For a wider itinerary, see the six-district overview and first market-day guide.

Before you compare suppliers

Bring one buying brief to every shortlisted booth

Write a short brief before you start. For example: “Hair clip, 8 cm long, matte black finish, the same spring and backing card as the approved sample. Please quote 1,000 pieces and state the minimum per color.” This example is for illustration only and does not reflect a market minimum. Replace the details with your actual requirements.

If a supplier proposes a different material or packaging, record it as a separate option. Do not quietly overwrite the original specification. Otherwise, you will end up comparing two prices for different goods.

Questions you can use at the booth

• “What is the article number, and is this the exact version in your quotation?”
• “Is that price per piece, set, bunch or carton? Which currency and delivery basis does it use?”
• “What is the minimum for this design and for each color? Can colors be mixed?”
• “What packaging is included, and what does the alternative packaging cost?”
• “Is the item in stock or made to order? When does your lead time start?”
• “Can we approve a sample before the bulk order? What are the sample cost and preparation time?”
• “Who should we contact after the visit, and can you send these details in writing?”

A quote record you can actually compare

Keep these fields in your collection sheet or spreadsheet. If a detail is missing, write “not confirmed” instead of guessing. The goal is to come back with offers you can compare, not the largest number of photographs.

For a more detailed comparison method, read how to compare quotes at Yiwu Market. Before deciding which offer is better, make sure that all quotes use the same price basis, quantity and packing assumptions.

After the visit: confirm before placing an order

Send each shortlisted supplier a concise recap that includes the product photo, specification, quantity and any unresolved questions. Ask the supplier to confirm these details in writing. When you receive an updated quotation, check it against your record and keep the approved sample reference with it.

If you plan to combine purchases from several booths, collect packing information early. Agree who will receive, check and consolidate the goods. Do not assume that every booth uses the same delivery arrangements. Keep one list of approved items and a separate list of items that still need clarification.

Find District 1 on the map

District 1 questions

▤   Sources & editorial notes

• Market directory: Chinagoods District 1 introduction ↗
• Eastern extension: Yiwu Forestry Fair District 1 East directory ↗
• Map resource: Lance market map
• Download: Lance brochure excerpt (2 pages)

Floor categories for the main building follow the official District 1 introduction. Categories for the eastern extension follow the exhibition organizer’s directory. These sources were checked on October 3, 2026. The product checks and visit sequences are Lance editorial guidance. Confirm booth locations, availability, minimums and lead times with individual suppliers. The brochure is an offline reference, not a live directory.