Yiwu jewelry industry is an important part of the construction of the fashion industry in Zhejiang Province, China. It is also one of the pillar industries for the development of Yiwu's real economy, and it is also an advantageous industry in Yiwu's small commodity market.
Yiwu wholesale jewelry market started in the 1980s and has now formed a complete industrial chain integrating product research and development, accessories supply, product sales and logistics distribution. It has become the largest fashion jewelry research and development center, manufacturing center and sales center in China. The China National Light Industry Council awarded "China Fashion Jewelry Industry and Trade Capital".
There are more than 8,000 jewelry production and operation and supporting auxiliary enterprises in the city, including more than 3,000 production enterprises with about 150,000 employees. The products mainly include brooches, necklaces, head flowers and bracelets, with more than 800,000 types and an annual output value of more than 200 100 million yuan.
In recent years, Yiwu's jewelry wholesale industry has shown a steady upward trend. It has kept pace with Guangdong Province in terms of product quality, styles, and improvement of raw materials. Especially in Yiwu's small commodity market share, it has surpassed Guangdong Province.
Yiwu jewelry has accounted for 2/3 of the Chinese market and is the most influential distribution center for Chinese fashion jewelry; it occupies 2/5 of the international market and is the first choice for foreign businessmen to purchase fashion jewelry in Yiwu.