Explore China · 中国
Explore Chinafor business
The trading cities, wholesale markets and factories behind what your shop sells — what each is known for, how long to give it, and how your goods get from there to Dar es Salaam.
FinderWhere does it live?
Clothing & textiles
Garments, fabric and fashion, wholesale by the dozen or the bale.
1 city · 4 markets · 0 factories in the guide
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Cities
Where it is traded
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Markets
Where to buy it wholesale
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Factories
Where it is made
No clothing & textiles factory is listed yet. Listings are added by our team once confirmed — until then, we can look for the maker for you.
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Next step
Go yourself, or send us
01Destinations
Where business happens
广州
Guangzhou
The trading capital of South China
- Wholesale markets
- Canton Fair
- Clothing and fabric
- Leather goods
- Beauty products
- Auto parts
6 markets · 0 factories
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佛山
Foshan
Furniture, tiles — and our warehouse
- Furniture
- Ceramic tiles
- Sanitary ware
1 market · 0 factories
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深圳
Shenzhen
Electronics, from parts to phones
- Electronics
- Phones and accessories
- LED and solar
2 markets · 0 factories
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义乌
Yiwu
The world's small-goods market
- Small commodities
- Household goods
- Jewellery and accessories
1 market · 0 factories
Explore city02Product finder
What are you sourcing?
- 4 markets
Clothing & textiles
Garments, fabric and fashion, wholesale by the dozen or the bale.
Showing 
1 marketShoes & bags
Footwear, handbags, luggage and leather goods.
Where it's sold
2 marketsElectronics
Phones, accessories, components, LED and solar.
Where it's sold- 1 market
Furniture & home
Sofas, beds, office furniture and fittings.
Where it's sold 
0 marketsBeauty & cosmetics
Hair, skin care, make-up and salon supplies.
Where it's sold
1 marketHome & kitchen
Kitchenware, household goods and small appliances.
Where it's sold
2 marketsToys & stationery
Toys, school supplies and party goods.
Where it's sold
1 marketJewellery & accessories
Jewellery, hair accessories and small fashion goods.
Where it's sold
1 marketAuto parts
Spare parts, tyres, filters and accessories.
Where it's sold
0 marketsBuilding materials
Tiles, sanitary ware, aluminium and fittings.
Where it's sold
1 marketLighting
Lamps, LED fittings and outdoor lighting.
Where it's sold
0 marketsMachinery
Machines and equipment for workshops and small factories.
Where it's sold
1 marketPackaging
Boxes, bags, labels and packing materials.
Where it's sold- Not listed?Something elseAsk us to find it
03Wholesale markets
Markets worth the trip
Our notes on the markets Tanzanian traders buy from: what is sold there, when it is open and what to watch for. The markets are independent — we don't run them.
- Yiwu
Yiwu International Trade City
Small goods in volume — the widest single range in China
- Home & kitchen
- Toys & stationery
- Jewellery & accessories
Two days or moreRead the guide - Guangzhou
Guangzhou Wholesale Markets
Clothing, shoes, bags and general merchandise
- Clothing & textiles
A full dayRead the guide - Shenzhen
Shenzhen Electronics Markets
Phones, components, accessories and repair parts
- Electronics
A full dayRead the guide - Foshan
Foshan Furniture Markets
Furniture, fittings and interior goods
- Furniture & home
A full dayRead the guide
04Factory directory
Buy from the maker
For larger orders or your own specification, the factory is the place to buy. Listings are added by our team one by one.
Directory · 0 listedFactory listings
Factory listings are being added
The BlueWave team adds a factory to this directory only once it has been confirmed — none is copied from the internet. Until one is listed, ask us: we look for the factory that makes your product and tell you what we find.
Business visits
Planning to visit China?
Tell us what you want to buy and when you can travel. We work out which markets and factories are worth your days and talk the plan through with you before anything is arranged.
Nanhai, Foshan
Bought it? Send it to our Foshan warehouse
Your supplier delivers to one address. We receive, count and photograph your goods, then ship them by container to Dar es Salaam. If the supplier won't deliver, we collect.