
Product sourcing, samples and supply discussions in Yiwu
Italian e-commerce, retail and wholesale teams can use an online shortlist to plan Yiwu market visits and review materials, samples, packaging and supply terms.
Business-visit programme
Yiwu
4 days, adaptable to your brief
E-commerce, retail and wholesale buyers
Why this theme
Chinagoods provides official market and product directories. Yiwu Fair 2026 runs 21–24 October; regular market visits can use other dates.
01 / Questions to resolve
Priorities for this visit
- Similar online images can conceal differences in materials, packaging and supply terms.
- Product selection, samples, consolidation and fulfilment involve different contacts.
02 / Relevant conversations
Potential contacts
Market traders and suppliers in your selected categories
Packaging, sample and consolidation providers
Cross-border e-commerce providers accepting appointments
Visits and meetings depend on the host’s appointment confirmation.
03 / Suggested programme
An indicative day-by-day programme
- Day01
Start with an online shortlist
Review Chinagoods candidates by use and channel, then map market zones, contacts and sample questions.
- Day02
Compare products within one category
Record materials, order requirements, packaging and delivery terms on one comparison sheet.
- Day03
Review samples and consolidation
At confirmed meetings, discuss sample IDs, packaging tests, storage and handovers.
- Day04
Leave with usable follow-up material
Consolidate candidates, samples and quotation requests, assigning compliance, payment and transport checks.
04 / Before departure
What to prepare
View the preparation checklist3
Sales channels, product list and material and packaging requirements.
Sample criteria, expected quantities and desired arrival timing.
Assign import compliance, labelling and inspection questions to appropriate specialists.
05 / Meeting records and follow-up
Deliverables to agree in your brief
View the handover materials3
- 01Category and supply-terms comparison
- 02Sample, packaging and storage handover record
- 03Outstanding quotations, checks and follow-up contacts
06 / How we can help
Applications, meetings and on-site coordination.
Supporting services
Help with category routes, supplier contacts, interpreting and local arrangements.
Coordinate storage needs, sample records and handovers around goods and timing.
When paired with Yiwu Fair, coordinate applications, meetings and any stand requirements.
Industry and fair updates
- Chinagoods · official market portal
The official portal lists market zones and product categories.
- Yiwu Fair · 2026 introduction
Dates and product scope for the 2026 export-goods fair.
Scope and responsibilities
The programme adapts to your requirements. Meetings, access, storage and delivery conditions are confirmed in writing; purchasing, certification and import decisions belong to the client and relevant specialists.
Keep preparing your plan
- ServiceTravel and business in China for Italian groups
- Practical guideFirst sourcing trip to China: preparing your brief
- Practical guideHow to prepare materials for a business interpreter
- Trade fair editionIntertextile Shanghai Spring · 2027
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