China still wears the crown as the planet’s biggest factory floor, and when it comes to party supplies, nowhere else even comes close. The whole supply chain lives here. Prices stay brutally low. Fresh ideas drop every single week. Big retail chains keep flying in. Seasoned wholesalers never left. Even the newest Amazon sellers quickly figure out that skipping China simply isn’t an option. If you want to source smart, save real money, and stay ahead of trends, you have to know exactly where the action is. That’s why we put this guide together. We’re handing you the real map: 8 unstoppable production zones, 2 monster wholesale markets, and 6 trade fairs that actually matter. Read it once, bookmark it, and you’ll never waste a trip again.

1. The 8 Major Party Supplies Production Hubs in China

1. Yiwu (Zhejiang)

What you’ll find: Balloons in every size, color, and print imaginable, miles of ribbon, birthday hats, paper plates, candles, confetti cannons, piñatas, tiny toys—honestly, if it belongs at a party, somebody in Yiwu is making it right now.

Why it’s unbeatable: They didn’t nickname it the “World’s Supermarket” for fun. The Yiwu International Trade City stretches across five massive districts and packs in more than 75,000 booths. Walk ten minutes and you can quote fifty factories. MOQs can drop to a single carton on slow days. Prices? Often half of what you’d pay anywhere else. Buyers routinely stuff forty-foot containers with thirty different categories and still get ocean freight under control.

Who thrives here: Amazon FBA sellers, party-store chains, event planners, dollar-store buyers—literally anybody who hates high minimums and loves variety.

Fun fact: Sellers Union opened its very first office in Yiwu back in 1997. We watched this market explode from a dusty trading post into the beast it is today. Our team still walks these halls daily, so we know which booths suddenly have the hot new unicorn backdrop before anyone else does.

2. Taizhou (Zhejiang)

Main items: Plastic cups, cutlery, serving trays, glow sticks, cheap Halloween buckets, injection-molded masks—anything that started life in a mold.

Local super-power: Everyone calls Taizhou the “Plastic Kingdom” because the mold-making skills here are scary good and scary cheap. A custom mold that costs $8,000 in Europe can be ready for $1,800 here, sometimes less.

Who should come: Dollar-store chains, seasonal pop-up shops, anyone who moves plastic by the container.

3. Guangzhou (Guangdong)

Specialties: Gorgeous paper napkins, luxury foil balloons, Instagram-worthy themed party kits, neon signs, high-end garlands, trendy lighting.

Why buyers fly here: Guangzhou designers watch Paris, LA, and Seoul like hawks. Whatever goes viral on Tuesday shows up in local factories by Friday. Quality control is noticeably tighter than in many northern cities.

Perfect for: Boutique party brands, high-street retailers, anyone who refuses to sell “basic.”

4. Shenzhen (Guangdong)

Hot products: Light-up balloons, LED foam sticks, Bluetooth party speakers, laser projectors, fiber-optic centerpieces—anything that plugs in, lights up, or plays music.

The magic sauce: This is China’s tech capital. Engineers here prototype faster than most companies hold meetings. New glowing gadget trending on TikTok? Shenzhen already has three factories fighting to supply it.

Best visitors: Nightclub suppliers, festival organizers, viral-product hunters.

5. Dongguan (Guangdong)

Focus: Plush toys for loot bags, fabric “Happy Birthday” banners, honeycomb paper decorations, felt garlands, soft photo-booth props.

Reputation: Half the world’s plush toys are born in Dongguan. Stitching quality is insane, and printing on fabric looks crisp even after hundreds of washes.

Who loves it: Party favor wholesalers, children’s boutique owners, wedding planners.

6. Foshan & Zhongshan (Guangdong)

Claim to fame: Christmas lights, fairy lights, curtain lights, commercial-grade stage lighting, motif lights shaped like stars or snowflakes.

Scale: These two cities basically own the global holiday-lighting market. Walk into a lighting showroom here and you’ll see options that haven’t even hit Amazon yet. Ideal buyers: Big-box holiday buyers, city decoration committees, event lighting companies.

7. Linyi (Shandong)

Bread-and-butter items: Latex balloons, plastic table covers, cheap paper backdrops, artificial flowers, basic streamers.

Why prices stay rock-bottom: Land is cheap, labor is plentiful, and trucks roll straight to Qingdao port without expensive detours.

Best for: Extreme budget buyers who ship full containers of “good enough” décor and still make healthy margins.

8. Qingdao (Shandong)

World-class products: Hand-tied human-hair wigs, premium false lashes, feather boas, Venetian masks, cosplay accessories.

Craftsmanship level: Workers here have been knotting hair since the 1980s. Export quality is stupidly high—many Hollywood productions source wigs from Qingdao factories without anyone realizing it.

Who needs to visit: Drag suppliers, Halloween mega-stores, beauty wholesalers, theater companies.

Bottom line: Yiwu gives you endless variety, Shenzhen delivers tomorrow’s gadgets today, Guangzhou keeps everything pretty, and the rest fill every niche in between. Sellers Union has boots on the ground in every single one of these cities. One WeChat message and we activate the right local team for whatever you need.

2. China’s Main Party Supplies Wholesale Markets

1. Yiwu International Trade City

Still the undisputed champion. Hit District 1 for classic festival arts and District 4 for pure party supplies. You can literally walk from booth to booth, stuff samples in your backpack, drink tea, bargain hard, and lock prices the same afternoon. No other place on earth moves that fast.

2. Guangzhou Yide Road Toy Wholesale Market

Don’t let the “toy” name fool you—the whole street and every side alley overflow with party décor. Designs refresh weekly because Hong Kong buyers are always next door. Themed kits (Mermaid, Unicorn, Gaming, etc.) appear here first in southern China.

3. The 6 Major Party Supplies Wholesale Fairs in China

1. Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair

April every year. Super international. High-end booths. Great place to spot premium trends before they hit the mainland.

2. Canton Fair

Spring and fall in Guangzhou. Phase 2 and Phase 3 are gold mines for party supplies. Thousands of real factories, English-speaking staff, and on-site export licenses. Learn more about the Canton Fair.

3. Shenzhen International Gifts & Home Fair

April and October. Trend-heavy. Tons of new electronic party items debut here.

4. Jinhan Fair for Home & Gifts

Guangzhou, twice a year. Over 90% direct manufacturers. Prices are mouth-watering.

5. Yiwu Fair

October. Basically an extension of the daily market on steroids. Find out more about the Yiwu Fair.

6. Festival & Party Supplies Expo Shanghai

July. The only show in China that is 100% party and seasonal décor. If you only have time for one niche fair, make it this one.

4. Key Considerations for Wholesaling Party Decor from China

1. Regulations are non-negotiable. Europe will reject your shipment without REACH. Kids’ items in the U.S. need CPSIA. Get certificates upfront or prepare for expensive headaches.
2. MOQ flexibility varies wildly. Yiwu lets you buy 200 pieces of fifty different items. Other cities want full containers. Know before you go.
3. Packing tricks save thousands. Vacuum-seal balloons, flat-pack paper decorations, remove all air from plush toys—your freight forwarder will love you.
4. Samples and inspections are your insurance. Pay $30–$80 for a golden sample. Book a man-on-spot or third-party inspection. One bad container can wipe out a whole season’s profit.
5. Timing is everything. Halloween stock must leave China by early August at the latest. Christmas needs to ship by September. Miss those windows and you’re stuck paying air freight or losing sales completely.

Doing all this solo is a full-time nightmare. That’s exactly why smart buyers hand the keys to Sellers Union. We chase certificates, beat suppliers into better prices, inspect every carton, and make sure your container sails on time. One partner, zero drama.

5. Sellers Union - Helping You Import Competitive Party Supplies from China

The China party supplies game is wild, fast, and unforgiving—but also insanely profitable when you have the right team in your corner. Sellers Union has been that team for over 28 years.

We started in a tiny Yiwu office in 1997 with six people and a dream. Today we’re 3,000 strong, with branches in Yiwu, Guangzhou, Shantou, Ningbo, Qingdao, and Shenzhen. More than 1,500 companies—from neighborhood party stores to international supermarket giants—trust us to handle their China sourcing every single season.

What do we actually do for you?

• Scout the newest products before they hit the market.
• Negotiate rock-bottom prices and flexible MOQs.
• Run lab tests and factory audits so nothing slips through.
• Consolidate twenty suppliers into one perfectly packed container.
• Book vessels, handle customs paperwork, and track every box until it’s on your warehouse floor.

Ready to stop stressing and start scaling? Shoot us a message today. Your free consultation is waiting, and so is your next margin-boosting shipment of China party supplies. Contact us right now—let’s make this your most profitable year yet.