Wholesale markets
Markets worth the trip
Our notes on the wholesale markets Tanzanian traders buy from: what is sold there, when it opens, how long to give it and what to watch for. The markets are independent — BlueWave doesn't run them.
13 markets
Futian · Yiwu
Yiwu International Trade City
Small goods in volume — the widest single range in China
- Allow
- Two days or more
- Sells
- Home & kitchen, Toys & stationery, Jewellery & accessories
GuangzhouGuangzhou Wholesale Markets
Clothing, shoes, bags and general merchandise
- Clothing & textiles
A full dayRead the guide
ShenzhenShenzhen Electronics Markets
Phones, components, accessories and repair parts
- Electronics
A full dayRead the guide
FoshanFoshan Furniture Markets
Furniture, fittings and interior goods
- Furniture & home
A full dayRead the guide
GuangzhouZhongda Fabric Market
Fabric by the roll, trimmings and tailoring supplies
- Clothing & textiles
Half a dayRead the guide- Shaoxing, Zhejiang
Keqiao Textile Market
Textiles in volume, direct from the mills
- Clothing & textiles
A full dayRead the guide - Guangzhou
Baima Clothing Market
Mid to high quality women's fashion, in season
- Clothing & textiles
Half a dayRead the guide - Shenzhen
Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
Phone parts, accessories and repair components
- Electronics
A full dayRead the guide 
GuangzhouGuangzhou Shoe Markets
Footwear in every price bracket, by the carton
- Shoes & bags
Half a dayRead the guide
GuangzhouGuangzhou Auto Parts Markets
Spare parts and accessories for common models
- Auto parts
Half a dayRead the guide
ZhongshanGuzhen Lighting Market
Lighting of every kind, from bulbs to chandeliers
- Lighting
A full dayRead the guide
ShantouChenghai Toy Markets
Toys at factory prices, in volume
- Toys & stationery
A full dayRead the guide
GuangzhouGuangzhou Packaging Markets
Boxes, bags and branded packaging for your own products
- Packaging
Half a dayRead the guide
Opening hours and what is sold change. Confirm with your supplier, or with us, before you travel for a particular market.
Nanhai, Foshan
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