Sourcing from Wenzhou, China

Wenzhou has been China's shoe capital since the 1980s when private entrepreneurs built shoe factories in Shuangyu town. Today, Wenzhou and surrounding counties produce 20%+ of the world's shoes. The city hosts the annual Wenzhou International Shoes and Leather Industry Fair (March). The shoe industry cluster in Shuangyu/Ouhai offers everything from full-grain leather dress shoes to sports footwear and safety boots. MOQs typically start at 300–500 pairs per style. Most factories can do OEM (your brand) or ODM (their designs).

Liushi town (in Yueqing City, greater Wenzhou) is China's 'Electrical Capital.' It hosts 4,000+ electrical product manufacturers and 5,000+ trading companies, producing circuit breakers, MCBs, RCCBs, switches, sockets, terminals, and industrial electrical components. The annual China (Liushi) International Electric Appliance Expo attracts 200,000+ visitors. If you're sourcing electrical components for construction, industrial, or consumer applications, Liushi is essential — prices are 30–50% lower than European/American equivalents with CE/UL-certified options available.

From Shanghai: 2 hours by high-speed rail (G-class trains) or 1 hour by air. From Guangzhou: 3 hours by high-speed rail. From Hangzhou: 1.5 hours by train. Wenzhou Longwan Airport (WNZ) has direct flights to major Chinese cities and limited international routes. Within Wenzhou, taxis and Didi (Chinese Uber) are affordable. English is less widely spoken here than in Shenzhen or Shanghai — a Mandarin-speaking guide or sourcing agent is highly recommended.

Wenzhou's leather goods industry produces wallets, handbags, belts, briefcases, and leather accessories. Many factories also work with synthetic (PU/PVC) leather for lower-cost products. Key product types: RFID-blocking wallets ($3–$8 FOB), genuine leather belts ($4–$12 FOB), PU leather handbags ($8–$25 FOB), genuine leather briefcases ($25–$60 FOB). MOQ typically 200–500 units per style. Custom branding (debossing, metal logo hardware, custom lining) is available. Request material tests for real vs. PU leather and REACH compliance for dyes.