Dalang Knitwear Sourcing Cluster in Dongguan, Guangdong

How big is the Dalang Knitwear cluster?

Known as the world's knitwear capital and China's wool-sweater town. Dalang has 30,000 knitwear businesses and 200,000+ workers making about 900 million sweaters a year, about a fifth of the world's output. In 2025 the full chain traded over RMB 72 billion. Roughly one in every five sweaters in the world is made in Dalang. The knitwear trade city covers about 10 sq km, hosting over 50% of the town's sweater makers and over 80% of its yarn and computerised flat-knitting machine sellers.

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:

毛衫 · 毛衣 · 羊毛衫 · 针织衫

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 knitwear wholesale in China?

Go to Dalang Knitwear in Dongguan, Guangdong. The place to start is Dalang Knitwear Trade Center. The cluster is best for sweaters, knitwear and wool sweaters. Known as the world's knitwear capital and China's wool-sweater town. Dalang has 30,000 knitwear businesses and 200,000+ workers making about 900 million sweaters a year, about a fifth of the world's output. In 2025 the full chain traded over RMB 72 billion. Roughly one in every five sweaters in the world is made in Dalang. The knitwear trade city covers about 10 sq km, hosting over 50% of the town's sweater makers and over 80% of its yarn and computerised flat-knitting machine sellers.

Can I visit the Dalang Knitwear cluster in person?

Yes. The core market is Dalang Knitwear Trade Center, in Dalang Town, Dongguan, Guangdong. 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 Dongguan 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.