Qiaotou Buttons Sourcing Cluster in Wenzhou, Zhejiang

How big is the Qiaotou Buttons cluster?

Known as China's Button Capital, in 1983 Qiaotou opened China's first rural specialist small-commodity market, for buttons; the town is also known as the home of zippers. In 2025 Yongjia County had 23 above-designated-size button and garment-trim companies worth over RMB 1.2 billion, with 300+ companies in button production and sales; Qiaotou makes about 100 billion buttons a year (People's Daily, 2026-04-24). Xinhua (2025-03-28) reported 250+ button companies, about 16,000 workers, about 60 billion buttons a year and over RMB 4 billion in sales, the two annual-output figures cover different scopes and years. At its peak, Qiaotou held about 80–90% of China's button 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:

纽扣 · 中国纽扣之都 · 拉链 · 桥头纽扣城

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Where do I buy buttons wholesale in China?

Go to Qiaotou Buttons in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. The place to start is China Qiaotou Button City (Qiaotou Button Trade City). The cluster is best for buttons, zippers and garment trims. Known as China's Button Capital, in 1983 Qiaotou opened China's first rural specialist small-commodity market, for buttons; the town is also known as the home of zippers. In 2025 Yongjia County had 23 above-designated-size button and garment-trim companies worth over RMB 1.2 billion, with 300+ companies in button production and sales; Qiaotou makes about 100 billion buttons a year (People's Daily, 2026-04-24). Xinhua (2025-03-28) reported 250+ button companies, about 16,000 workers, about 60 billion buttons a year and over RMB 4 billion in sales, the two annual-output figures cover different scopes and years. At its peak, Qiaotou held about 80–90% of China's button market.

Can I visit the Qiaotou Buttons cluster in person?

Yes. The core market is China Qiaotou Button City (Qiaotou Button Trade City), in Qiaotou Town, Yongjia County, Wenzhou, 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 Wenzhou 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.