In the first three quarters of 2026, Yiwu recorded regional GDP of 208.88 billion yuan, up 7.9% year on year, ranking first among Zhejiang's strongest county-level economies. High-tech manufacturing added value rose 57.4%, manufacturing investment grew 30.2% and high-tech industrial investment climbed 59.4%.
The Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center now hosts more than 5,200 booths, with next-generation merchants accounting for 52% and merchants owning brands or IP products reaching 68%. Backed by the Chinagoods platform and the "World Yiwu" trade model, artificial intelligence is entering product design, marketing and supply-demand matching.
Source: Shenzhen News / Zhejiang Online
