Ninghai Stationery Sourcing Cluster in Ningbo, Zhejiang

How big is the Ninghai Stationery cluster?

As of April 2025 Ninghai had 772 stationery companies with 2024 sales of RMB 34.55 billion, about 20.2% of China's stationery industry, exporting to 100+ countries and regions, and is recognised as a China Stationery Industry Base (People's Daily, 2025-09-03). Deli, Tianhong and Xingwei are among its makers; long-tail ticket clips sell RMB 1 billion a year and rank first worldwide, while staplers hold over 60% of the global market and pencil sharpeners 75% of China's. The 2026 stationery expo opened on 10 November 2026 with 300+ exhibitors. Note: the core market here is the annual expo venue, not a year-round wholesale market.

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:

文具 · 中国文具产业基地 · 办公用品 · 宁海办公文具

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 stationery wholesale in China?

Go to Ninghai Stationery in Ningbo, Zhejiang. The place to start is Ninghai Convention and Exhibition Center (venue of the China Ninghai International Stationery Expo). The cluster is best for office stationery in bulk; stationery oem and export trade; brand partnerships. As of April 2025 Ninghai had 772 stationery companies with 2024 sales of RMB 34.55 billion, about 20.2% of China's stationery industry, exporting to 100+ countries and regions, and is recognised as a China Stationery Industry Base (People's Daily, 2025-09-03). Deli, Tianhong and Xingwei are among its makers; long-tail ticket clips sell RMB 1 billion a year and rank first worldwide, while staplers hold over 60% of the global market and pencil sharpeners 75% of China's. The 2026 stationery expo opened on 10 November 2026 with 300+ exhibitors. Note: the core market here is the annual expo venue, not a year-round wholesale market.

Can I visit the Ninghai Stationery cluster in person?

Yes. The core market is Ninghai Convention and Exhibition Center (venue of the China Ninghai International Stationery Expo), in Ninghai County, Ningbo, Zhejiang. 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 Ningbo 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.