As a China sourcing agent, we decode two giants: 13 Hong Kong Peace East Road for trendsetters, and Yimin Garment City for value hunters. Global buyers, take notes!
I. Core Positioning: Trend Engine vs. One-Stop Powerhouse
13 Hong Kong Peace East Road Zone
Streetwear Mecca: Yangxiang No.1 Market dominates with indie-designed men’s Chao Pai (Korean/Japanese/street styles). Daily footfall 100K+, exports to Russia & SEA.
Experience Upgraded: Free lounge (F&B + WiFi) on 4F redefines wholesale comfort.
Pricing: Tees ¥15-50, jackets ¥80-200 — design premium for boutiques.
Yimin Garment City (Shahe)
Denim & Basics King: 60,000㎡ with 3,000+ stalls, ¥5B annual turnover! Dominates in jean fabric, budget menswear & womenswear. A ¥50 fleece hoodie flips for $20 on eBay.
Logistics Beast: 20,000㎡ warehouse + 6m-wide corridors. Trucks reach Pearl Delta in 6hrs.
- comm Ready: “Weiyi” B2B platform supports MOQ 5pcs + dropshipping.
Various types of clothing
II. Sourcing Tactics: Pro Tips
Peace East Road
Timing: Buy at dawn (5-9 AM). Stalls close by noon.
Negotiation: Ask “Minimum mix size order?” to avoid retail pricing.
QC Focus: Check wash labels/hardware (buttons/zips). Authenticate original designs.
Yimin Garment City
Deadstock Gems:
Hit Silver Horse Int’l (Qingfeng Textile) for $1 jeans resold at $30.
Raid Zone E warehouses at 5-6 PM for 30% off clearance.
Online Hack: Search 1688 for “cross-border +European and American versions” — filter “bull icon” suppliers for eco-tags.
III. Decision Matrix: Match Your Needs
| Scenario | Pick | Why |
| Streetwear/designer pieces | Peace East Road | Yangxiang No.1 drops 100+ new styles daily |
| Denim/basics/deadstock | Yimin Garment City | Unbeatable ¥50 hoodie costs. Shahe’s denim hub |
| Small MOQ (<50 pcs) | Yimin (Weiyi online) | Mixed lots + 7-day returns. Low risk |
| Russia/SEA export orders | Peace East Road | Suppliers handle export labeling (Cutting labels/English tags) |
IV. Insider Trends
Guangzhou Thirteen Rows Business District
13 Hong Kong: Evolving into a “brand incubator” — Phase II recruits designers.
Yimin: “Maker Space” lures startups with 100 free studios for agile production.
Guangzhou Yimin Clothing City
Sourcing Agent Verdict:
Chase trends in 13 Hong Kong; stack cash with Yimin’s deadstock.
Combine both — maximize margins!
Avoiding pitfalls guide: a must read for foreign buyers
Thirteen lines of minefield:
❌ 7-9 am is the peak time for picking up goods (crowded), it is recommended to enter after 10 am;
❌ Some shops refuse to accept small orders and need to make an appointment for factory inspection via email in advance.
The beneficial trap for the people:
❌ Low end tail goods area (E-zone warehouse) requires inspection to prevent defective products;
❌ Non member online orders are non refundable and must undergo on-site sample inspection.
Smart Choice: Match the market based on your genes
Choose thirteen lines if:
→ Pursuing high design premium+fast response to small orders → Targeting 3 star merchants (recommended Harajuku Workshop/Haoyang) at No. 1 Yangxiang.
Men’s clothing purchasing store
Choose to benefit the people:
→ Demand for affordable running volume+digital supply chain → Lock in the leading denim brand in Zone C, Yinma International, and bind with 6910 diamond members of Weiyiwang.
Industry Code: The top purchasing agent has adopted a hybrid model of “Thirteen Rows Design+Yimin Mass Production” – developing popular products in Yangxiang, reducing costs by flipping orders in Yimin, and maximizing profits!
Employees of Sourcing Yaun
Act Now:
Peace East Road: Metro Line 6 Culture Park Stn Exit A. Open 7:00-14:00.
Yimin Garment City: Metro Line 6 Shahe Ding Stn Exit B. 24/7 logistics.
China Sourcing Agent Team | 10 yrs in Guangzhou wholesale. End-to-end service: sourcing-QC-shipping.
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