Discover China’s Manufacturing Hubs: A Complete Guide by China Business Gateway
China remains the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, producing everything from advanced electronics and electric vehicles to textiles, toys, and heavy machinery. Understanding where specific products are made is essential for anyone looking to source directly from China or build reliable supply-chain partnerships.
At China Business Gateway, we help global buyers connect with the right regions, factories, and suppliers across China’s diverse industrial landscape. Whether you’re sourcing electronics from Shenzhen, toys from Shantou, furniture from Foshan, or textiles from Wenzhou, this guide will show you exactly which areas specialize in which products — saving you time, reducing sourcing risk, and helping you identify the most efficient production bases for your business.
Explore the regional breakdown below to learn where China’s key manufacturing clusters are located, what products they’re known for, and how our team can help you connect directly with verified suppliers.
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Shanghai
✅ Core strengths: High-end manufacturing, semiconductors, automotive, and finance.
(Also home to China’s major auto shows, trade fairs, and global R&D centers.)
Guangdong Province (Southern China)
✅ Core strengths: Electronics, technology, appliances, toys, furniture, fashion, and small home goods.
Shenzhen — Electronics, smartphones, drones, robotics, AI, computer components, electric vehicles, and tech startups.
Dongguan — Consumer electronics, mobile accessories, LED lighting, plastics, and furniture.
Guangzhou — Machinery, auto parts, motorcycles, consumer appliances, cosmetics, packaging, and clothing.
Foshan — Furniture, ceramics, household appliances, and building materials.
Shantou (Chenghai District) — Toys, arts & crafts, and plastic goods.
Zhongshan — Lighting, electrical appliances, and kitchen equipment.
Huizhou — Electronics, batteries, and home appliances (TCL, Desay, etc.).
Jieyang — Stainless steel products, cutlery, and metal hardware.
Zhuhai — Printing supplies (toner cartridges), home appliances, and semiconductors.
Zhejiang Province (Eastern China)
✅ Core strengths: Light industry, home goods, small machinery, textiles, and hardware.
Yiwu — Small commodities, general merchandise, accessories, and gift items (Yiwu International Market).
Ningbo — Plastic products, auto parts, small home appliances, stationery, and shipping/logistics.
Taizhou — Plastic injection, power tools, pumps, and electric vehicles.
Wenzhou — Footwear, eyeglasses, zippers, and low-voltage electrical equipment.
Hangzhou — E-commerce (Alibaba HQ), textiles, smart devices, and high-end manufacturing.
Jiangsu Province
✅ Core strengths: Electronics, solar panels, machinery, textiles, and precision tools.
Suzhou — Electronics, precision machinery, semiconductors, and textiles.
Wuxi — Solar power, lithium batteries, and industrial machinery.
Changzhou — Electric vehicles, LED lighting, and automation equipment.
Nantong — Textiles and garments.
Yangzhou — Bathroom fixtures, lighting, and glassware.
Fujian Province
✅ Core strengths: Footwear, textiles, and consumer goods.
Quanzhou — Shoes, sportswear and ceramics.
Xiamen — Logistics, electronics, and construction materials.
Fuzhou — Garments, shoes, and crafts.
Shandong Province
✅ Core strengths: Heavy industry, machinery, vehicles, and agriculture equipment.
Qingdao — Home appliances (Haier HQ), machinery, and marine equipment.
Weifang — Agricultural machinery and kites.
Yantai — Auto parts, chemicals, and food processing.
Jinan — Industrial equipment and vehicle manufacturing.
Hebei Province
✅ Core strengths: Steel, glass, building materials, and heavy industry.
Tangshan — Steel and ceramics.
Cangzhou — Pipeline equipment, valves, and hardware.
Baoding — Solar panels and electrical equipment.
Henan Province
✅ Core strengths: Textiles, food processing, and machinery.
Zhengzhou — iPhone assembly (Foxconn), machinery, and electrical products.
Luoyang — Bearings, mining machinery, and optics.
Anhui Province
✅ Core strengths: Household appliances, new energy vehicles, and construction materials.
Hefei — Home appliances (Midea, Gree, etc.), electric vehicles, and semiconductors.
Wuhu — Automobiles (Chery HQ) and electronics.
Hunan Province
✅ Core strengths: Construction machinery and materials.
Changsha — Construction machinery (Sany, Zoomlion), and new energy equipment.
Sichuan Province
✅ Core strengths: Electronics, aerospace, and food processing.
Chengdu — Electronics, semiconductors, aviation, and software development.
Mianyang — Electronics and defense technology.
Chongqing Municipality
✅ Core strengths: Automobiles, motorcycles, and laptops.
(Big laptop OEM base — HP, Acer, Lenovo manufacturing here.)
Tianjin
✅ Core strengths: Aerospace, chemicals, and automotive manufacturing.
Liaoning Province
✅ Core strengths: Heavy machinery, shipbuilding, and steel.
Shenyang — Machinery and equipment manufacturing.
Dalian — Shipbuilding, petrochemicals, and software.
Jiangxi Province
✅ Core strengths: Copper products, rare earths, ceramics, and new energy materials.
Ganzhou — Rare earth metals and lithium battery materials.
Jingdezhen — Porcelain and ceramics.
Xinjiang & Inner Mongolia
✅ Core strengths: Energy, textiles, and raw materials.
Xinjiang (Urumqi, Korla, Alar) — Cotton textiles, solar energy, and agricultural processing.
Inner Mongolia (Baotou) — Rare earth mining and metallurgy.
Hubei Province
✅ Core strengths: Optics, electronics, and auto manufacturing.
Wuhan — Optoelectronics, automotive (Dongfeng), and semiconductors.
Guangxi & Yunnan
✅ Core strengths: Aluminum, sugar, tobacco, and agricultural products.
Nanning (Guangxi) — Aluminum and machinery.
Kunming (Yunnan) — Nonferrous metals, tea, and biopharmaceuticals.
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