Strong Confidence Opening a New Game｜"World Supermarket" Opens to Welcome Orders from Foreign Merchants——Observation on the Opening of the World's Largest Small Commodity Market
Xinhua News Agency, Hangzhou, February 2.
Title : "World Supermarket" Opens to Welcome Orders from Foreign Businessmen - Observation on the Opening of the World's Largest Small Commodity Market
Xinhua News Agency reporters Qu Lingyan and Lin Guangyao
On the morning of February 2, Yiwu China Commodity City, the world's largest distribution center for small commodities, ushered in the first business day of the Lunar Year of the Rabbit. 75,000 merchants in the market are fully prepared to welcome global merchants with "full firepower" 's arrival
On February 2, representatives of merchants held a market opening performance in the hall of Yiwu International Trade City.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
This is the first market opening day of Yiwu China Commodity City, known as the "World Supermarket", after China's epidemic prevention and control entered a new stage.
The reporter saw merchants in various districts posting Spring Festival couplets, hanging lanterns, launching new products, and welcoming the opening of the market with a new look. Buyers with different accents came and went to various merchants, and they all had the same idea-grabbing business opportunities and discussing cooperation.
Raja, a businessman from India, entered the venue early and went straight to the toy market in the first district of Yiwu International Trade City, regardless of the dragon dance performance at the opening of the market.
In the Jingrong Toy Store, he took a fancy to a panda doll and a bear toy that can be transformed into different clothes. These two new products are made of new plush fabrics, which are skin-friendly and not easily deformed after washing. The jelly color system is also very popular in the market. welcome.
Raja immediately placed an order of 200,000 yuan and made an appointment with his boss Lu Qingrong to come back in a few days.
On February 2, Raja (right), a merchant from India, was shopping in a toy store in Yiwu International Trade City.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
"On the first day of the opening of the market, my schedule is full, and there are many new styles waiting for me to discover!" Raja just arrived in Yiwu in mid-January this year. This is his first trip to China after the epidemic. This time he plans to purchase toys, stationery and simulations flowers and other products.
It is reported that there were more than 2,000 Indian foreign businessmen stationed in Yiwu during the peak period.
"A year ago I purchased a container of fabrics back home, and I hope to double my procurement business in Yiwu this year." The foreign prince from Nepal is full of expectations for 2023.
"Yiwu is irreplaceable. All kinds of commodities needed in Nepal can be purchased in Yiwu in a 'one-stop' way, and delivered by LCL, and they can be shipped to Nepal in 6 to 8 days, which is very convenient and efficient." Wang Zi said.
After receiving a wave of buyers, Lu Qingrong, the person in charge of the Jingrong Toys Store, who finally found time to drink, told reporters that the orders received have been scheduled until May and June, and sales this year are expected to increase by 30% compared to the previous two years.
For this reason, the company focuses on two things. One is to strengthen innovation and research and development, and launch at least 10 new products every week; the other is to increase production lines, which are expected to increase production capacity by 50%.
"Buyers and orders have come, and we are very confident in this year's business!" Lu Qingrong said.
On February 2, there was an endless stream of merchants shopping in District 1 of Yiwu International Trade City.
Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
Machines rumbling in the workshop of Baonasi Group located in Beiyuan Street, Yiwu.
"The 'Bare Leg Artifact' has been very popular in the past two years. We have jointly developed a molding process with equipment manufacturers, which is more beautiful and comfortable." Huang Zuqun, president of the group, introduced that during the epidemic, Baonasi stepped up investment in research and development and digital transformation of the workshop. By increasing the launch of new products and improving quality and efficiency to enhance market competitiveness, the growth rate has been maintained at around 10% in the past three years.
In order to help enterprises seize opportunities, various supporting services in the industrial chain involved in Yiwu market operations, such as logistics, express delivery, e-commerce and other industries, have already taken the lead in launching.
The "Yixinou" China-Europe Railway Express will not stop during the Spring Festival holiday, and it is estimated that 60 trains will depart during the Spring Festival.
"During the Spring Festival holiday, daily necessities, mechanical equipment, fabrics and other goods were successfully shipped through the train, and we solved our urgent needs." The relevant person in charge of Yiwu Yuanjing Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. said.
At 16:00 on January 31, a "special plane for resumption of work" from Enyang Airport, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province landed smoothly at Jinhua Yiwu Airport, Zhejiang Province. The plane was carrying 120 people from Bazhou District, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, who went to Jinhua to return to work. employed employees.
This is also the first "return to work plane" in Zhejiang Province since the launch of the "Zhejiang-Sichuan" Spring Breeze Action and East-West Labor Cooperation Recruitment Activity in 2023.
The relevant person in charge of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Yiwu City said that next, Yiwu will carry out activities such as "expedition to pick up workers" and "Spring Warm Yiwu" series of on-site recruitment and live broadcasts, and "big gift packages" to help companies retain workers and warm their hearts, so as to do a good job in enterprise employment. Assure.
(Xinhuanet)