Factory belt
Sourcing from Fujian: The Factory Towns Near Xiamen.
Fujian is one of China's big export provinces, and its factory towns each specialise in a few products. From Xiamen I can reach most of them in one to two hours and be back the same day.
Updated October 2026
| Product | Where | From Xiamen |
|---|---|---|
| Sports shoes & sportswear | Jinjiang (Quanzhou), where brands such as Anta and Xtep started | ~1–1.5 h |
| Casual wear & fabrics | Shishi (Quanzhou) | ~1.5 h |
| Umbrellas | Dongshi, Jinjiang | ~1.5 h |
| Bags & luggage | Quanzhou | ~1.5 h |
| Ceramic tiles | Jinjiang | ~1.5 h |
| Porcelain, ceramic gifts & tableware | Dehua | ~2 h |
| Oolong tea (Tieguanyin) | Anxi | ~1.5–2 h |
| Natural stone & building stone | Shuitou, Nan'an | ~1 h |
| Faucets & sanitary ware | Xiamen and Nan'an | in town – 1 h |
Drive times are approximate. Guangdong's electronics and hardware factories (Shenzhen, Dongguan) are reachable by high-speed rail, and Yiwu's small commodities by train or flight.
What to know by product
Shoes and sportswear (Jinjiang)
Jinjiang has everything from big brand suppliers to small workshops. MOQs are usually set per colour and per size run, so ask how they split before comparing prices.
Porcelain and ceramic gifts (Dehua)
Dehua is known for white porcelain and makes a large share of China's ceramic gifts, figurines, mugs and candle jars. For anything that touches food, ask for lead and cadmium test reports (for example FDA or LFGB) before you order.
Tea (Anxi)
Anxi is the home of Tieguanyin oolong. Small brands can do private label with loose tea or tea bags. Exporting tea needs the right paperwork, and EU and US buyers should budget for a pesticide residue test from an accredited lab.
Stone (Nan'an and Xiamen)
Shuitou in Nan'an is one of China's biggest stone processing centres, and Xiamen hosts the Xiamen International Stone Fair every March. For slabs and countertops, check thickness tolerance, polish and crating before shipping.
Trade fairs in Xiamen
- Xiamen International Stone Fair: every March, one of the largest stone fairs in the world.
- CIFIT (China International Fair for Investment and Trade): every year from 8 to 11 September.
Questions People Ask
What is Fujian known for manufacturing?
Fujian is known for sports shoes and sportswear (Jinjiang), casual wear and fabrics (Shishi), porcelain and ceramic gifts (Dehua), oolong tea (Anxi), natural stone (Nan'an), bags, umbrellas, ceramic tiles and sanitary ware.
How far is Dehua from Xiamen?
About two hours by car, so a factory visit in Dehua fits into one day from Xiamen.
Can you source tea for my private label brand?
Yes. I can find Anxi tea producers that do private label, arrange samples, and organise the packaging, export paperwork and lab tests your market requires.
When is the Xiamen Stone Fair?
The Xiamen International Stone Fair is held every March in Xiamen. Check the official site for the exact dates each year.
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