Yiwu

Yiwu is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. Located in central Zhejiang, it has become a major logistics and trade hub with connections by road, rail, and air to major cities in China and beyond. The city is globally known for its wholesale markets, especially the Yiwu International Trade City, commonly referred to as Futian Market, a vast complex with tens of thousands of booths that serves buyers from around the world.

The economy centers on wholesale trade, export-oriented manufacturing, and logistics. Yiwu specializes in small commodities such as toys, jewelry, textiles, household goods, and hardware produced by domestic suppliers and sold to wholesalers and retailers worldwide. The market has driven urban development, infrastructure upgrades, and the growth of e-commerce and cross-border trade.

Yiwu has medieval origins as a county in Zhejiang. Its modern prominence began in the late 20th century with the expansion of its markets and trading infrastructure, transforming the city into a global trading hub.

The population is predominantly Han Chinese, with a local Zhejiang Wu dialect spoken alongside Mandarin. The city hosts frequent trade fairs, exhibitions, and cultural venues linked to its mercantile identity. Yiwu also features road, rail, and air links, including Yiwu Airport, and serves as a transportation and logistics node for regional and international commerce.