From the Experts at The Oriental Dialogue, Pune
As India’s trade ties with China continue to thrive—especially in sectors like electronics, auto components, fashion, and home décor—it’s essential for Indian importers and procurement managers to understand where to source what from China.
Whether you’re in textiles, electronics, home goods, or automotive parts, this guide helps you align your sourcing strategy by knowing exactly which Chinese city specializes in what. Here’s a city-wise breakdown that’s both comprehensive and actionable.
🗺️ Table: China’s Key Manufacturing Cities and Their Specialty Products
| City | Specialty Products |
| Shaoxing | Home textiles |
| Wuhu | Auto parts, clothing |
| Anging | Brushes, clothing |
| Xuzhou | Glass products, furniture |
| Chaoshan | Toys |
| Guangxi | Jewelry |
| Dongguan | Clothing |
| Hainan | Auto parts |
| Zhongshan | Lighting, light fixtures |
| Putian | Footwear, furniture |
| Xiamen | Clothing, lighting, sports equipment |
| Fuzhou | Home goods, furniture, crafts |
| Quanzhou | Footwear, bathroom products, gardening |
| Shenzhen | Consumer electronics, mobile accessories, LED, surveillance systems |
| Foshan | Furniture, small kitchen appliances, children’s clothing |
| Guangzhou | Beauty & personal care, clothing, shoes, bags |
| Zhangzhou | Furniture, clocks |
| Ningde | Massage products, electro-mechanical tools, energy storage |
| Bengbu | Auto parts, glass products |
| Nanjing | Textiles and clothing |
| Shanghai | Auto parts, clothing |
| Hefei | Photovoltaics, home appliances |
| Hangzhou | Clothing, down jackets, shoes |
| Nantong | Fitness equipment, home textiles |
| Chaozhou | Office supplies, office furniture |
| Jiaxing | Bags, leather goods, auto parts |
| Jinhua | Tools, hardware, sports equipment, gardening |
| Changzhou | Tools, auto parts, home textiles, clothing |
| Suzhou | Clothing, small appliances, tools, instruments |
| Ningbo | Home furniture, lighting, auto parts, tools, garden accessories |
| Wenzhou | Shoes, glasses, toys, plumbing hardware, auto parts, bags |
| Taizhou | Outdoor products, plumbing hardware, plastic items, auto parts, shoes |
| Lianyungang | Crystal products, underwear, sleepwear |
| Wuxi | Electric vehicles, auto parts, home textiles |
| Jinan | Laser engraving machines |
| Hebei | Baoding bags, Langfang furniture |
| Weifang | Furniture, labor protection products |
| Qingdao | Home textiles, false eyelashes, wigs, clothing |
| Tianjin | Electric bicycles, medical products, artificial flowers, carpets |
| Liaoning | Huludao swimwear, Dalian clothing, auto parts |
| Linyi | Labor protection products, hardware, sports equipment |
| Yunnan | Everlasting flowers |
| Guizhou | Zheng’an guitars |
| Chengdu | Fashion items, women’s shoes |
| Ningxia | Goji berries, cultural and creative products |
| Chongqing | Auto and motorcycle parts, general machinery |
| Baoji | Titanium products |
| Ankang | Plush toys |
| Jingyang | Fu tea |
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- Greet suppliers and vendors confidently
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🔍 Why This Matters for Indian Importers
At The Oriental Dialogue, we regularly train business professionals in Mandarin—and this list of manufacturing cities helps you:
- Plan smarter sourcing trips to China
- Engage directly with city-specific manufacturers
- Strengthen supplier relationships with better language and cultural understanding
🧭 Where Should You Source From?
- Furniture and décor → Foshan, Weifang, Zhangzhou
- Auto components → Changzhou, Bengbu, Hainan
- Consumer electronics → Shenzhen, Ningbo
- Clothing and textiles → Hangzhou, Dongguan, Guangzhou
- Footwear → Quanzhou, Putian, Wenzhou
- Lifestyle & beauty → Guangzhou, Qingdao
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