Yiwu International Trade City Resumes Operations After Chinese New Year Closure

Yiwu—Merchants commenced their first day of business activities in the Year of the Horse on Saturday, 28 February, as Yiwu International Trade City and the Global Digital Trade Center resumed operations in Yiwu, the world’s largest small commodity trading centre, following the extended Chinese New Year holiday closure.

According to data from local customs authorities, Yiwu’s total foreign trade reached 836.5 billion yuan (1 yuan = RMB2.438), approximately US$121.97 billion (1 US dollar = RMB16.758), in 2025, marking an increase of 25.1 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year.

Exports increased by more than 24 per cent, and imports by more than 32 per cent, according to Xinhua news agency.