Caoxian Wood Products Sourcing Cluster in Heze, Shandong

How big is the Caoxian Wood Products cluster?

Known as China's Wood Art Capital. Wood-processing output was RMB 13.8 billion in January–May 2026. Zhuangzhai is China's largest paulownia processing and export base, about 70% of the country's paulownia exports, and roughly 60–70% of the coffins sold in Japan are made in Caoxian. The 21st China Forest Products Fair opened here in September 2026.

How to buy here

Start at the core market above, compare at least three stalls or factories for the same item, and ask for the export price (FOB) in writing before you discuss payment terms. On 1688, the Chinese wholesale platform most of these factories list on, search with these Chinese terms:

木制品 · 庄寨桐木 · 曹县木艺 · 曹县桐木加工

We do not list factory names or phone numbers on this page: factories change sales staff often, and a stale contact is worse than none. If you want three verified factories with real contacts and quotes, see the factory list package ($299).

Where do I buy wood products wholesale in China?

Go to Caoxian Wood Products in Heze, Shandong. The place to start is Caoxian Zhuangzhai Town Wood Processing Industrial Park (permanent venue of the China Forest Products Fair). The cluster is best for paulownia boards, wood panels, wooden furniture and woodcraft. Known as China's Wood Art Capital. Wood-processing output was RMB 13.8 billion in January–May 2026. Zhuangzhai is China's largest paulownia processing and export base, about 70% of the country's paulownia exports, and roughly 60–70% of the coffins sold in Japan are made in Caoxian. The 21st China Forest Products Fair opened here in September 2026.

Can I visit the Caoxian Wood Products cluster in person?

Yes. The core market is Caoxian Zhuangzhai Town Wood Processing Industrial Park (permanent venue of the China Forest Products Fair), in Zhuangzhai Town, Cao County, Heze, Shandong. Most buyers walk the market first, shortlist two or three factories, then visit them the same day. If you want a local guide, our accompanied factory visits start at $199 a day, message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm dates before you book flights.

How do I check a factory in Heze before I order?

Ask for a video call inside the factory, a business licence, and export records, then get an independent check. Our remote verification ($99 per factory) covers a live video walkthrough, licence and export-record checks, and a written brief in English. For larger orders, on-site inspection starts at $349. Message us on WhatsApp with the factory name and we will quote.