Yiwu Builds Global Warehouse Network: 210 Overseas Hubs, 28 in Africa
Yiwu is extending its small-commodity reach into Africa through a growing overseas footprint, Xinhua and People's Daily reported. The city now operates 210 "Yiwu-system" overseas warehouses worldwide, including 28 across 12 African countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda. Yiwu Market branch markets have opened in Angola and Tanzania, and the Yiwu Selection brand-collection store launched its first African outlet in Kenya with thousands of Yiwu products. Africa's leading cross-border B2B platform Egatee has set up Africa-facing operations in Yiwu, while an Africa bulk-project investment showcase center hosts 21 African nations, matching Chinese and African enterprises on minerals, industrial inputs and cash crops.
Source: Xinhua / Peoples Daily, Nov 7-8, 2026 | 2026-11-08
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