Prepare before you arrive
Yiwu International Trade City is large, so a clear buying list saves time. Group your target products by category, prepare reference photos, and write down target retail prices in your home market.
Bring comfortable shoes, a portable charger, business cards, and a simple spreadsheet for booth numbers, quoted prices, MOQ, packaging, and sample notes.
How to walk the market
Start with the district most relevant to your category. Do not rush into orders on the first booth. Compare several suppliers, take photos with permission, and keep booth numbers connected to each sample.
Many suppliers can communicate through translation apps, but complex orders may still need a sourcing agent, interpreter, or freight forwarder.