How the Chinese Market Changes After Chinese New Year

Two-week holidays during the Spring Festival, known as Chinese New Year, greatly influence the market. Manufacturers take a break, so both procurement and logistics slow down. However, year after year, similar trends emerge. Let us explain how to turn them to your advantage.

Be the First After Chinese New Year

News from the Chinese market after the Spring Festival:

• Gradual resumption of exports to pre-holiday volumes within 1–2 weeks.
• Low logistics rates can benefit shippers.
• Price stabilization as goods are restocked. Companies willing to wait until the holidays end can secure favorable purchase conditions.
• Seasonal trends: more spring and summer goods appear in imports.
• Growth in wholesale and retail sales as delivery times shorten.

If you act within the first few days post-holiday, you can benefit procurement of Goods from China at favorable terms. That’s why DiFFreight recommends keeping an eye on the following marketplaces:

• 1688
• Alibaba
• Taobao
• Pinduoduo
• Tmall
• Techzk
• Yiwugo
• Gome
• GYS China
• Made-in-China
• Mogu
• Poizon
• Suning
• VIP.com
• Vivo
• JD.com
• Goofish

Apart from marketplaces, there are numerous wholesale trading bases and markets ideal for purchasing products at wholesale prices:

• Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu)

Here you can find home products, toys, souvenirs, accessories, stationery, and much more. Yiwu is perfect for small and medium wholesale purchases.

• Guangzhou Wholesale Market (Guangzhou)

One of the largest wholesale markets in China, offering electronics, textiles, accessories, and household goods. Guangzhou is a key trading hub for manufacturers and buyers.

• Huaqiangbei Electronics Market (Shenzhen)

The largest electronics market in China offers all types of electronic products, from smartphones to components for PCs and other gadgets.

New Products on the Chinese Market After the Holidays

Chinese brands often update their assortments after the New Year, introducing new products. This is an opportunity for buyers to discover unique items that haven’t yet gained popularity in the market. This means you can organize shipments early and gain a competitive advantage.

DiFFreight offers a search for supplier in China with further procurement. Here are some of this month’s high-margin Chinese market novelties:

Full catalogs with new products are available in DiFFreight Telegram channel. Be the first to learn about new deals and profitable offers!

How to Leverage the Chinese Market Opportunities After the Holidays

E-commerce in Ukraine rarely stops. Place orders at favorable terms during the first days after Chinese New Year. This can significantly reduce your costs, as delivery rates are lower. DiFFreight will assist with the following:

• Resolving challenges when working with Chinese partners: negotiating, purchasing, and clarifying specifications.
• Handling payments via Chinese payment systems, enabling you to shop on domestic marketplaces.
• Providing a warehouse for product consolidation and repackaging. Warehouse services in China allow you to save on shipping by sending goods in large batches.
• Delivery goods from China to Ukraine: sea or air multimodal transport.

Exporting goods from China is accompanied by all necessary documentation — for customs clearance, use the services of customs brokers. We provide high-quality logistics services end-to-end: book a consultation now!