The Yiwu Cross‑Border E‑Commerce Exhibition—China E‑Commerce Fair (EC Fair)—is a leading domestic trade show covering the entire e‑commerce value chain, co‑organized by the China International E‑Commerce Center and other partners. The previous edition spanned 50,000 square meters, attracted 1,100 exhibiting companies, and drew over 150,000 visitors. The fair featured ten major exhibition zones, including cross‑border e‑commerce, renowned platforms, new retail, logistics, and payment solutions, s
The Exhibition Value of the Yiwu Cross-Border E‑Commerce Fair (EC Fair)
- China’s Leading Annual Event in the E‑Commerce Sector, with a Strong Focus on Cross-Border E‑Commerce: Since its inception in 2011, the China E‑Commerce Expo (EC Fair) has been successfully held for more than ten editions, establishing itself as one of the most influential and trade‑driven professional exhibitions in China’s e‑commerce industry. Guided by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the event is co‑hosted by the China International E‑Commerce Center, the China Electronics Chamber of Commerce, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce, and the Yiwu Municipal People’s Government. It is widely recognized within the industry as a key indicator of China’s e‑commerce development and the preferred platform for cross-border e‑commerce sellers to source products.
- A One‑Stop E‑Commerce Ecosystem Covering the Entire Industrial Chain: The fair brings together end-to-end service providers across the entire cross-border e‑commerce value chain, including platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress; cross-border logistics; overseas warehousing; payment and financial services; marketing and promotion; intellectual property protection; agency operations; e‑commerce parks; talent development; e‑commerce software; and e‑commerce photography. In addition, it showcases hot‑selling cross-border categories such as home goods, consumer electronics, apparel, mother‑and‑baby products, beauty and personal care items, outdoor sports gear, and pet supplies. From factory sourcing to platform store setup, from logistics fulfillment to brand marketing, exhibitors can conduct comprehensive business activities—connecting supply chains and expanding distribution channels—all under one roof.
- Precise Access to China’s Most Active Cross-Border E‑Commerce Seller Community: The last edition attracted tens of thousands of professional visitors from across the country, over 80% of whom were active sellers operating on mainstream platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, Temu, SHEIN, AliExpress, Shopee, and Lazada. Exhibiting companies can directly engage with cross-border e‑commerce sellers and buyer teams who possess genuine purchasing needs and the capability to develop best‑selling products, achieving efficient order conversion and enhanced brand visibility.
- Unique Value for Chinese Manufacturers and Brands—Your First Stop for Going Global: Yiwu is the world’s largest hub for small commodities and a major source of cross-border e‑commerce products, boasting more than 70,000 shops and over two million product varieties. Leveraging Yiwu’s “front‑store, back‑factory” industrial model and the logistical advantages of the Yiwu–Europe Railway Express, the EC Fair serves as the preferred platform for Chinese manufacturers and brands to connect with cross-border e‑commerce sellers and expand into international markets. During the fair, the “Cross-Border E‑Commerce Seller Product Sourcing Matchmaking Session” offers enterprises invaluable opportunities to hold face-to-face discussions with top Amazon sellers, leading TikTok influencers, and Temu buyers.
- Unique Value for Cross-Border E‑Commerce Sellers—One-Stop Product Sourcing and Resource Coordination: For cross-border e‑commerce sellers and entrepreneurs, the EC Fair provides an all‑in‑one experience: viewing products, sourcing suppliers, discussing platform strategies, and learning operational best practices. At the venue, sellers can connect with thousands of high-quality factories, gain insights into the latest product trends and supply‑chain resources, and engage directly with platform representatives, logistics providers, payment institutions, and marketing experts to address pain points spanning the entire value chain—from product selection to fulfillment.
- A Strategic Hub for Platform Officials and Industry Trends: Concurrently with the exhibition, a series of high‑profile events are held, including the China E‑Commerce Summit, the Cross-Border E‑Commerce Summit, the Amazon Seller Conference, the TikTok Shop Operations Summit, the Temu Investment Promotion Press Conference, and the Independent Website Overseas Expansion Seminar. These forums feature official representatives from platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, Temu, SHEIN, AliExpress, Shopee, and Lazada, who provide on‑site briefings on the latest policies and share practical operational insights. Exhibiting companies and sellers can promptly access critical information regarding policy updates, category‑specific market opportunities, and traffic‑generation strategies.
- Yiwu’s Geographical and Industrial Advantages: Yiwu stands as the world’s largest hub for small commodities and a pioneering zone within China’s National Comprehensive Cross-Border E‑Commerce Pilot Zone. The Yiwu–Europe Railway Express now connects Yiwu to European countries including Spain, Germany, France, and Poland, while Yiwu Airport operates multiple international cargo routes. Supported by Yiwu’s global trade network, efficient logistics system, and mature cross-border e‑commerce ecosystem, the EC Fair offers exhibitors a one‑stop solution that combines exhibition exposure, sustained market presence, and seamless cross-border expansion.