Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center (Yiwu GDT Center)
Overview
The Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center is the core landmark project of Yiwu’s 6th‑generation market, officially opened on October 14, 2025. It represents Yiwu’s leap from traditional wholesale trade to a digital‑first, global trade ecosystem, integrating physical commerce with cutting‑edge digital technologies.
Basic Information
- Location: East of Yiwu International Trade City District 5 (bounded by Xinglong St, Chunfeng Ave, Yinhai Rd, Chengxin Ave)
- Investment: ~8.3 billion RMB
- Land Area: Over 560 mu
- Total Floor Area: 1.25 million m² (equivalent to ~150 standard football fields)
- Status: Fully operational since October 2025
Five Core Functional Zones
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Trade Market (410,000 m²)
- 4 floors, 5.1‑m ceiling height
- Over 3,700 merchants across 8 emerging industries: fashion jewelry, creative toys, smart equipment, baby products, etc.
- 52% “new‑generation” merchants; 57% own independent brands/IP
- Scenario‑based display spaces + 10G cross‑border networks
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Business Office Cluster (310,000 m²)
- 7 towers (17–42 stories), 4.2‑m standard floor height
- Four office types: corporate headquarters, boutique suites, garden offices, standalone buildings
- Equipped with executive elevators and shared spaces
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Commercial Block (38,000 m²)
- 3 floors (5m/5m/4.8m)
- 24‑hour “night city” with dining, entertainment, shopping, and lifestyle services
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Service Apartments (84,000 m²)
- 1,210 units; main layouts: 54 m² & 107 m²
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Digital Trade Port (7,000 m²)
- Floating architectural design, Yiwu’s new landmark
- Two‑story atrium; core digital service hub for global trade
Digital & Smart Features
- Digital Infrastructure: 10G fiber, 5G‑A, AI large models, and cross‑border dedicated networks
- One‑Hub & Three‑Core Platforms:
- Digital Trade Hub: Integrated end‑to‑end trade services
- Chinagoods: Digital trading & sourcing platform
- Digital Supply Chain Platform: Smart logistics & fulfillment
- Yiwu Pay: Cross‑border settlement & finance
- AI Empowerment: AI navigation, AI video creation, instant multilingual product design, and virtual showrooms
- One‑Stop Services: “Exhibition‑Transaction‑Customs‑Inspection‑Finance‑Logistics” full‑chain support
Position & Vision
As a global benchmark for digital commerce, the center connects Yiwu’s 40‑year small‑commodity trade legacy with digital innovation. It enables global buyers to source efficiently—online/offline, in‑person/remote—via livestreaming, virtual showrooms, and AI‑driven verification. It aims to lead the transformation of global small‑commodity trade and build Yiwu into a world‑class digital trade capital.
