Yiwu is a city in central Zhejiang province, China. It is known as the “World’s Largest Small Commodity Market” due to its extensive wholesale markets for a wide variety of goods, including clothing, toys, electronics, and household items. The city has a population of over 1.2 million people and is a major transportation hub, with an international airport and a high-speed rail station.
Yiwu has a long history dating back over 2,500 years. It was originally a small market town, but it began to grow rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s as China’s economy opened up to the world. Today, Yiwu is a major center for international trade and is visited by millions of buyers from all over the world each year.
The city is home to a number of large wholesale markets, including the Yiwu International Trade City, which is the largest wholesale market in the world. The market covers an area of over 4 million square meters and has over 70,000 booths selling a wide variety of goods. Other major markets in Yiwu include the Yiwu China Commodity City, the Yiwu International Small Commodity Market, and the Yiwu International Jewelry Trade City.
In addition to its wholesale markets, Yiwu is also home to a number of factories and manufacturing facilities. The city produces a wide range of goods, including clothing, toys, electronics, and household items. Yiwu is also a major center for the production of jewelry and other fashion accessories.
The city is a major transportation hub, with an international airport and a high-speed rail station. Yiwu is located about 300 kilometers from Shanghai and about 200 kilometers from Hangzhou. The city is also easily accessible by road, with a number of major highways passing through it.