In the nation of China, a land rich with ancient history and thriving culture, the clothing industry has always played a pivotal role.
As one of the world’s largest manufacturing and exporting nations, China’s wholesale clothing markets brim with vitality, attracting businesses and buyers from all corners of the globe.
Professional clothing markets and factories are scattered throughout every corner of China, giving rise to numerous globally renowned wholesale clothing cities. From the south to the north, from the east to the west, each city boasts its unique features and advantages, providing a diverse array of shopping and business experiences for both consumers and industry professionals.
This article will delve deep into China’s wholesale clothing cities and markets, unveiling the unique charm of a nation that leads the fashion industry.
Three Major Wholesale Clothing Markets in Guangzhou (Guangdong Province)
(1) Guangzhou White Horse Clothing Wholesale City
※ Medium to high-end clothing market, predominantly mature women’s fashion.
◆ Currently occupying an area of 60,000 square meters, it is the largest, best-decorated, most well-equipped, and most well-managed medium to high-end clothing market in the Guangzhou region.
◆ This wholesale city has long held the title of the first in Guangzhou, thriving for over 20 years. It is located near Guangzhou Railway Station on Zhan Nan Road. Despite its relatively old appearance and decor, it is still considered the largest wholesale clothing market today. Its position is not to be underestimated, as it offers numerous foreign trade sources worth exploring.
Facing challenges from the surrounding Zhan Xi and Liu Hua clothing wholesale business districts, as well as high-end women’s fashion from the Thirteen Hongs office buildings, whether it can maintain its leading position remains to be verified by the market.
◆ Insiders often say: for high-end women’s fashion, go to White Horse; for mid-range, go to Thirteen Hongs; for low-end, explore Shahe. Mature women’s fashion predominates, with the highest price range among similar wholesale clothing markets. The styles lean towards mature and include many fashionable designs. Many domestic women’s fashion brands started here before transitioning to specialized stores. If you’re looking for high-quality women’s fashion, a visit to White Horse Clothing Wholesale City is recommended.
(2) Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs Clothing Wholesale Market
※ Handles thousands of tons of goods daily, with foot traffic reaching hundreds of thousands.
◆ Guangzhou’s longest-standing clothing wholesale hub.
◆ Specializes in medium to high-end women’s fashion while also featuring men’s fashion. It is a favorite among secondary clothing markets and clothing stores nationwide, as well as a source for bulk purchases on Taobao.
◆ The market comprises several wholesale streets between Thirteen Hongs Road, Heping East Road, and the wholesale cities on both roads. Among them, New China Building is the leader, including Hongbentian Clothing Wholesale Center, Meiyi City, Dongfanghong, Guangyang, Longcheng, Doulanjie, Guyijie, and other wholesale cities. In recent years, many businesses in Guangzhou Thirteen Hongs have also embraced the online wholesale route, with many setting up shop on wholesale platforms in the Guangzhou region.
(3) Guangzhou Shahe Clothing Wholesale Market
※ Generates an annual output value of over 30 billion RMB, equivalent to more than 4 billion USD, supporting 200,000 people.
◆ This market has been one of the fastest-growing in recent years, counted among the largest wholesale clothing markets and a well-known foreign trade source in China. Its distinctive operation and decoration methods set it apart, primarily dealing in women’s and men’s fashion, denim apparel, and children’s clothing.
◆ Shahe Clothing Market positions itself on the mid to low-end route, catering to China’s second and third-tier cities and towns. The online wholesale market in Shahe is also well-developed. Many familiar shops on Taobao source their products from here, and the origin of many low-cost promotional clothing items can be traced back to this market. Its advantage lies in relatively lower wholesale prices.
Dongguan Humen Fumin Clothing Wholesale Market (Guangdong)
※ Annual foot traffic exceeds 5 million, with a yearly transaction volume of nearly 3 billion RMB.
◆ Dongguan Humen has always been a hub for clothing wholesale, with Fumin Clothing City being the most renowned. Backed by Dongguan’s vast clothing manufacturing and processing factories, the Humen clothing market can supply rapidly and in large quantities. Fumin not only caters to clothing stores and secondary markets nationwide but also exports to Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and more.
◆ The clothing sold here primarily falls into the medium and medium-low range, with a focus on women’s and casual wear.
Hangzhou Sijiqing Clothing Wholesale Market (Hangzhou, Zhejiang)
※ 1000+ clothing manufacturing enterprises; 900+ brands/trademarks.
◆ One of China’s most influential first-tier wholesale and distribution markets for clothing.
◆ Market floor space covers 50,000 square meters, with 3000 business premises.
◆ Specialized in clothing sales channel construction for over 20 years. This market is not only one of the largest clothing wholesale markets but is also known as one of the most reliable foreign trade sources due to being an established player in the clothing wholesale market.
Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province in the renowned Yangtze River Delta, boasts excellent geographical advantages. Moreover, the local residents in surrounding cities such as Shanghai and Zhuhai are fashion enthusiasts, making them significant consumers of fashion apparel.
Enter Sijiqing, one of the earliest markets to establish an online wholesale system. Not only that, but Sijiqing also collaborates with B2B platforms, solidifying its position as a market that embraces modern wholesale trends.
Shanghai Qipu Road Clothing Wholesale Market (Shanghai)
※ Shanghai’s largest clothing wholesale market.
◆ As everyone knows, Shanghai is a globally renowned fashion metropolis, and Qipu Road in the heart of Shanghai enjoys unique advantages. Surrounded by the abundance of stylish individuals in Shanghai, Qipu Road exudes an aristocratic atmosphere, offering high-end wholesale clothing. The garments produced here are favorites among white-collar workers and the high-end crowd.
◆ This market includes over ten large clothing wholesale markets such as White Horse Building Clothing Wholesale Market, Super Flying Fast Clothing Wholesale Market, Tianfu Children’s Clothing Wholesale Market, and Qipu Road Clothing Wholesale Market.
◆ Whether for wholesale or retail, its popularity ranks among the top in Shanghai. While its shopping environment may not be as elegant as upscale shopping centers in Shanghai, the prices are surprisingly affordable, and the styles closely follow international trends.
Changshu Clothing Wholesale Market (Changshu City, Jiangsu)
※ Annual output value of 13 billion RMB.
◆ A large and influential early-stage clothing wholesale market in China, featuring Changshu Tianhong Clothing City, Changshu Kailai Women’s Office Building, Changshu International Clothing City, Changshu Merchants Market, Changshu Global Clothing City, Changshu Fashion Center, China Men’s Wear Center, and more.
◆ Numerous well-known brands have established a presence here, with branded clothing distributed throughout the country and exported to countries and regions such as Europe, the United States, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Fujian Shishi Clothing City (Quanzhou City, Fujian)
※ Hosts 3000+ brand merchants.
◆ Development History: In the 1980s, the local community spontaneously formed a market, giving rise to Shishi’s first sizable clothing wholesale market. The vibrant and colorful clothing, along with the unique phenomenon of countless traders carrying bags, created an extraordinary scene of “business everywhere you look, and a myriad of styles covering the sky and the earth.”
After Shishi’s establishment in 1988, the intensive construction of the textile and clothing market experienced rapid development, and the clothing industry chain became more refined. Shishi now boasts 18 clothing wholesale streets, 6 commercial centers, and 8 specialized markets for different clothing categories.
◆ Shishi is located in Quanzhou, a seaport city and the starting point of the UN-certified Maritime Silk Road. It is also a commercial city, with clothing being its most famous industry. Renowned brands such as Jinba, Seven Wolves, Fuguiniao, and Anta originated in Shishi.
◆ Attracting over 3000 brand merchants domestically and internationally, with different sections for men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, each serving distinct purposes.
◆ Greatest Contribution: Acts as a bridge connecting fashion trends between regions.
Qingdao Jimo Clothing Wholesale Market (Shandong)
※ 9000+ shops, 8000+ operating merchants, 2000+ direct sales from manufacturers, 4000+ brand management merchants.
◆ The market has undergone four expansions, now covering over 140 acres with more than 6000 stalls and over two thousand storefronts. Undoubtedly, it enters the list of the largest clothing wholesale markets, with a significant supply of foreign trade goods.
◆ Jimo Clothing Market consistently ranks third in comprehensive strength and competitiveness among the top ten clothing markets in China. Covering an area of 354 acres, with a building area of 365,000 square meters.
◆ Manages over 50,000 varieties of clothing, textiles, and knitwear, selling well nationwide and some products are exported to markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
◆ Greatest Contribution: Distributes clothing from southern China to various regions in northern China.
Shenyang Wuyi Market Clothing City (Liaoning)
Built-up area of 17,000 square meters, total construction area of 127,000 square meters, and a business area of 107,000 square meters; the main building has seven floors.
Operates with over 6000 businesses, classified as a secondary sales market, mainly focused on wholesale with some retail. It serves the regions of the eastern three provinces, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, and even extends to Russia and some countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Eastern Europe.
Transaction Volume: Daily average foot traffic exceeds 100,000 people, reaching a maximum of 300,000 people. The annual transaction volume is approximately 8 billion RMB, making it one of the largest professional wholesale (and retail) clothing markets in the country.
Wuhan Hanzheng Street Clothing Wholesale Market (Hubei)
Thirty years ago, at the beginning of reform and opening up, 103 residents of Wuhan set up stalls on Hanzheng Street, marking the beginning of a significant reform in China’s urban commodity circulation system.
Hanzheng Street became synonymous with small commodities of that era, leading to the widely recognized phenomenon of Hanzheng Street throughout China.
In the blink of an eye, 30 years of development have turned Hanzheng Street into a marketplace with 13,000 individual businesses, nearly 1000 private enterprises, and 100,000 employees, managing almost 100,000 varieties of products. Annual sales exceed 10 billion RMB, with tax revenues exceeding 100 million RMB.
In Conclusion:
In this article, we introduced several well-known wholesale clothing markets in China, delving into the unique fashion charm of each city.
China not only serves as a vast workshop for fashion production but also stands at the forefront of leading trends, constantly innovating in the fashion industry.
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