YIWU, China, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the accelerating transformation of the global trade landscape, Yiwu continues to lead the trend in global small commodity trade with its distinctive commercial vitality and spirit of innovation.

On June 17, the leasing campaign for the fashion jewelry industry at the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center concluded successfully, with 389 premium storefronts drawing intense competition-six bidders vying for each spot. The entire registration and bidding process was conducted in an open, fair, and transparent manner, offering unprecedented opportunities for global buyers and investors.

On June 26, the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center (market section) launched its leasing campaign for the baby & toddler products and skincare & medical beauty sectors, attracting over 3,200 registrants on the first day.

Meanwhile, the leasing campaign for YW Plaza-the connector between the Global Digital Trade CenterDistrict 6and District 5-is also progressing rapidly, injecting new vitality into global commerce. Both projects are scheduled to open simultaneously by the end of October this year.

Baby Products and Medical Beauty Industry: Strengthening Yiwu Market's Competitive Edge

The second phase of leasing for the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center (market section) is focused on the baby and toddler products industry as well as skincare and medical beauty industry, covering a range of subcategories including trendy creative toys, skincare and beauty products, and medical aesthetics. This strategic focus precisely aligns with current consumer market trends and hot spots.

For businesses in the baby and toddler products industry, today's parents place increasing emphasis on product quality, educational value, and innovation.

"The market here is vast and full of potential. Consumers have a strong demand for high-quality, creative products for babies and young children," said a representative from a toy company that has registered for the leasing campaign.

"The Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center offers a high-quality platform that allows us to better showcase our products and reach our target customers. I believe this will be a key opportunity for our brand's growth."

In the skincare and medical aesthetic products industry, surging global demand is being driven by consumers' growing pursuit of beauty and increasing focus on skin health management.

A representative from a skincare and beauty products company remarked:

"The Digital Trade Center brings together a vast network of buyers, and its digitalized service system helps us promote our products and expand our customer base with greater precision. For us, setting up here is not only a way to grow our business-it's also a key step in enhancing our brand visibility and aligning with international standards."

YW Plaza Connects Commerce and Daily Life

Launched in parallel with the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center, YW Plaza is built on the concept of becoming a "gathering place for global Yiwu people." It features a vibrant marketplace that blends food, drinks, entertainment, lifestyle, and practical goods-introducing a new model of urban consumer experience.

By day, it serves as a bustling hub for wholesale negotiations; by night, it transforms into a lively stage for retail festivities-pioneering a dual-track ecosystem of "daytime wholesale, nighttime retail."

For merchants, the appeal of YW Plaza lies in its unique commercial atmosphere and diverse consumer landscape. A specialty snack vendor shared:"Here, we're not only serving a high volume of local customers, but also welcoming a steady flow of international buyers and tourists. It's more than just a place to sell our products - interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds gives us inspiration to innovate and enhance our offerings, boosting our shop's competitiveness."

Vendors of creative handicrafts echoed similar sentiments:

"At YW Plaza, we have the opportunity to reach a broader customer base, including consumers looking for unique and personalized products. The various cultural events hosted by the plaza also offer excellent opportunities for us to showcase and promote our work, helping to raise both our shop's visibility and reputation."

Dual-Engine Synergy: Amplifying Commercial Value

The collaborative leasing efforts between the Global Digital Trade Center and YW Plaza create a unique complementary advantage, offering merchants broader business development opportunities and greater commercial value.

From the perspective of consumer groups, the Global Digital Trade Center attracts a large number of professional buyers and business clients who, while sourcing products, also become potential consumers of YW Plaza. Conversely, the lively consumer atmosphere and rich cultural experiences at YW Plaza draw more tourists and shoppers, thereby generating increased traffic and exposure for the Global Digital Trade Center, which in turn boosts product sales and brand promotion.

In terms of business operations, the Global Digital Trade Center centers on providing professional and efficient trade services, offering merchants a high-quality platform for showcasing and trading products, thereby helping them expand their business and increase market share. Meanwhile, YW Plaza enhances merchant value through a diverse mix of business formats and consumer scenarios, delivering additional services such as brand exposure, cultural experiences, and consumer engagement. This supports merchants in boosting brand influence, strengthening customer loyalty, and transitioning from pure transactions to brand building and cultural promotion.

A businessman involved in leasing at both the Global Digital Trade Center and YW Plaza shared his insights:"The Digital Trade Center is a crucial platform for expanding our business and connecting with global clients, while YW Plaza offers us a window to showcase our brand culture and uniqueness. Together, they complement each other, enabling us to develop our business more comprehensively and enhance our brand's overall competitiveness."

Conclusion

The simultaneous leasing campaigns of the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center and YW Plaza not only represent a further expansion of Yiwu's commercial landscape but also mark an innovative upgrade in its role within international trade. By integrating resources and optimizing spatial layout, Yiwu is gradually building a comprehensive commercial ecosystem that combines trade, culture, and lifestyle-creating greater value and new opportunities for global merchants and consumers alike.

For global buyers and investors, this is undoubtedly an unmissable opportunity-a stage is gradually unfolding in Yiwu where business ambitions can be realized and dynamic growth shared.