Yiwu Market – District 3: Office, Sports & Cosmetics

Introduction to District 3

District 3 is the third major part of the Yiwu market, and it focuses on office and school supplies, sports goods, cosmetics, eyewear, and clothing accessories. The complex covers about 460,000 m², with more than 6,000 standard booths of around 14 m² on the first three floors, plus more than 600 larger showrooms (80–100 m²) on the fourth and fifth floors.

The fourth floor has a manufacturer outlet center with larger booths and showrooms, designed for buyers who work with bigger volumes and factory brands. District 3 is fully air-conditioned and equipped with broadband infrastructure, security systems, and fire protection, and vehicles can access several levels, with parking available from the basement to the roof.

What you can buy in District 3

District 3 is a mix of stationery and office products, sports goods, cosmetics, and clothing accessories. This is where stationery stores, office supply shops, sports retailers, beauty stores, optical shops, and clothing businesses come to source items like zippers, buttons, and other accessories.

• office and school supplies (pens, markers, highlighters, pencils, notebooks, writing pads, paper, and folders)
• reading glasses, fashion eyewear, frames, and related accessories
• sports gear and leisure equipment (balls, fitness accessories, exercise equipment, and recreational items)
• cosmetics, personal care products, beauty accessories, mirrors, and combs
• zippers, buttons, clasps, ribbons, and other clothing and textile accessories
• decorative paintings, frames, and art supplies (on the upper floors)

Floor layout – District 3

District 3 has five main floors, and each one is focused on specific product categories, which makes it much easier to plan your visit.

• 1st floor – pens, pencils, ink, paper goods, notebooks, and eyewear.
• 2nd floor – office and school supplies, plus sports goods and recreational products.
• 3rd floor – cosmetics, beauty accessories, mirrors, combs, zippers, buttons, and other textile accessories.
• 4th floor – manufacturer outlet centers and larger showrooms for cosmetics, sports goods, eyewear, and textile accessories.
• 5th floor – decorative paintings, frames, and art accessories, plus larger display areas for related products (in the connected building).

In the connected buildings and hallways, you’ll also find additional specialized areas, such as exhibitions of New Year pictures and wall calendars on the ground floor and basement, along with the Zhejiang Manufacturer Brands center, which focuses on local brands.

Who District 3 is for

District 3 is a great fit for companies that work with office and school supplies, sports stores, beauty shops, and optical stores, as well as clothing brands and manufacturers that need zippers, buttons, and other accessories. It’s also useful for online sellers who want to combine stationery, beauty, and fashion accessories in one offer.

• bookstores and office supply shops
• sports stores and recreation equipment shops
• drugstores and beauty shops selling makeup and personal care products
• optical stores and eyewear retailers, as well as fashion shops selling sunglasses
• clothing manufacturers and boutiques that need zippers, buttons, and related accessories

Practical visit tips for District 3

• Set aside at least one day for District 3 if you want to properly cover stationery, sports goods, and cosmetics; for serious sourcing across all categories, plan for two days.
• Organize your visit by floor: for example, start with stationery on the 1st and 2nd floors, then move to cosmetics and textile accessories on the 3rd and 4th floors.
• Keep good records: take photos of booths, QR codes, catalog numbers, and prices so you can compare suppliers later.
• Check the quality of paper, plastic, and printing on stationery items, as well as ingredients and packaging on cosmetics.
• For zippers and buttons, also look at manufacturer outlet booths on the 4th floor, where you can often get better terms for larger orders.