58 Real Photos Take You Inside Yiwu Hats and Caps Wholesale Market – The Best Wholesale Market for Hats in China
I’m Kevin, a sourcing agent with 15 years of on-the-ground experience in Yiwu Market. In this article, I’ll give buyers planning to source hats in Yiwu—and anyone curious about the Yiwu hats & caps market—a clear, real-world introduction using 58 photos I personally shot inside the hat district of Yiwu Market. Through these images, you’ll see what typical storefronts look like, the range of styles on offer (baseball caps, bucket hats, beanies, visors, sun hats, kids’ designs and more), how hats are displayed (sample walls, racks, bins), common materials you’ll encounter, and the overall feel of different shops—from small specialty booths to larger, multi-style vendors. All photos are real, unedited shots taken inside the hats market, so you can quickly grasp the layout, scale, and variety. The goal is to help you build a quick, accurate picture of how the Yiwu Hat Market works before you visit.

Close view of a factory beret sample showroom wall with LED-lit, arched shelving running floor to ceiling. The top rail shows mannequin headforms wearing sample berets; shelves below hold neatly arranged, color-sorted stacks in pastels, brights, and neutrals. Constructions include wool felt, knit and woven berets, all brimless, flat-crown styles. Uniform thickness and crown diameter indicate quality-controlled, high-capacity stock suitable for bulk orders, OEM/ODM, private-label branding, embroidery or logo placement.

Yiwu International Trade City District 4 – South Gate (main entrance) in Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Full facade with modern glass panels and cantilevered roof under a clear blue sky

Wayfinding directory for District 4 at Yiwu International Trade City, showing a floor map and category list. The second floor (2F) is marked for hats, gloves, and other knitted consumer goods—useful for buyers planning a route to the accessories area.

Buyers Service Center, located just to the left after entering the District 4 South Gate of Yiwu International Trade Market, Buyers can ask for guidance, information, and on-site support; the team is helpful and eager to assist.

Interior view of the South Gate Hall in District 4 of Yiwu International Trade City—a bright multi-level atrium with skylight, red exhibition banners, central LED screen, and wide stairs/escalators—serving as the main entrance for buyers and visitors heading into the wholesale market.

In District 4 of Yiwu International Trade City, the hat section spans No. 18 through No. 30 streets. Overhead “Hat” signs and clear street numbers guide buyers along aisles lined with cap and hat wholesalers, with the South Hall nearby—ideal for visitors planning an efficient sourcing route.

In District 4 of Yiwu International Trade City, the hats section spans Streets 18–30, with rows of wholesalers offering caps, beanies, and fashion hats. Overhead signs mark each aisle, making it easy for first-time buyers to navigate and plan sourcing.

Factory-direct hat wholesaler in Yiwu Market, District 4. Color-sorted bucket hats and seasonal styles displayed in a clean showroom for buyers and importers.
This photo shows a hat wholesaler’s factory showroom inside Yiwu International Trade City, District 4. Floor-to-ceiling illuminated shelving lines the storefront, neatly stacked with bucket hats arranged by color—from neutrals like beige, gray, and brown to bright tones such as yellow, pink, teal, and red. Additional wall bays display tightly packed columns of folded hats, highlighting consistent sizing and bulk inventory suited for exporters and retailers. A wide, glossy corridor with wood-slat ceiling panels leads past neighboring hat shops, and several shoppers can be seen in the distance. The store layout communicates high stock availability, fast order fulfillment, and OEM/ODM potential typical of Yiwu’s hat manufacturing supply chain.

Close view of a factory sample showroom featuring LED-lit, floor-to-ceiling shelving. Hats are neatly arranged and color-sorted—pastels (mint, pink, lilac), brights (yellow, red, teal), and neutrals (beige, gray, brown, black). Materials include woven straw-style, ribbed knit, and cotton with striped bands. An arched light box highlights the right display bay. The layout and polished-tile flooring signal a showroom-style, factory-direct operation with consistent sizing and ample inventory for bulk, OEM/ODM, and private-label buyers.
*You can also find more detailed textual information through this article <Yiwu Hats & Caps Market – The Ultimate Guide>. You will get: why Yiwu is the go-to place for hats and caps, what products you can find, how to navigate the market, and essential tips to make your buying trip a success.

Close view of a factory sample showroom featuring LED-lit, arched shelving from floor to ceiling. The upper tiers hold straw/ paper-braid fedoras and trilby styles; middle shelves present woven and crochet sun hats and color-sorted bucket hats in yellow, black, beige, grey, pastel and bright tones. The right bay shows additional stacks plus ribbon-trimmed sun hats. Materials include paper braid / straw-style, raffia-look, knit and cotton. Uniform crown heights and brim profiles indicate quality-controlled, high-capacity stock suitable for OEM/ODM, private-label branding, embroidery or logo placement.

Showroom-style storefronts in the hats section of Yiwu International Trade City (District 4), featuring woven straw hats, sun visors, bucket styles, and fashion caps stacked for wholesale—useful reference for buyers scouting summer collections and quick-ship suppliers.

Cap wholesaler in the hats section of Yiwu International Trade City (District 4). The storefront is lined with color-sorted baseball caps, making it easy for buyers to compare styles and colorways along the aisle while sourcing

Inside a hat wholesaler in the District 4 hats section (2F) of Yiwu International Trade City. Wall-to-wall summer styles—children’s bucket hats, woven straw hats, and adjustable sun visors—ideal for buyers sourcing bulk orders at Street 18

A bright, modern storefront inside Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu Market) showcases a hat factory shop labeled “Hongxiang Hat Industry” (宏祥帽业) with “Factory Shop” signage and booth number 2F-38299. Floor-to-ceiling shelves are filled with colorful knitted beanies, ribbed watch caps, cuffed hats, bucket hats, and winter knit caps in solid and pastel tones. Warm perimeter lighting, red-and-white curved panels, and sliding glass doors frame the display.

Inside Yiwu International Trade City, the factory shop “Hongxiang Hat Industry” (宏祥帽业) displays floor-to-ceiling stacks of wool/felt berets, knit caps, and children’s berets in dozens of solid and striped colorways. LED-lit arches, polished tile flooring, a fire-hydrant sign, mannequin heads wearing sample berets, and neatly packaged stock emphasize a wholesale/OEM setup.

This image shows the sample room of a cap manufacturer. On the right, a tall wall of gray cubby shelves is filled with multicolor baseball caps—black, navy, beige, khaki, orange, yellow, teal, purple, and pink. Styles include curved-brim dad hats, structured snapbacks, mesh trucker caps, and 5-/6-panel strapback designs with metal buckle or plastic snap closures. Many fronts feature minimalist embroidery, letters, or numbers; bagged inventory appears on the lower shelves, indicating bulk stock.

Inside Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu Market), Zhejiang, China, a wholesale headwear stall displays a floor-length wall of baseball caps / dad hats in dozens of colorways—black, navy, khaki, beige, white, pink, yellow, green, teal, purple, orange, and blue. The 6-panel, unstructured, curved-brim caps hang on a metal rack with product tags; most use adjustable strapback closures. Polished tile floors, ceiling mirrors, and bright aisle lighting emphasize the factory-direct, bulk-order setup typical of Yiwu’s OEM/ODM suppliers.

Inside Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu Market), Zhejiang, China, the Xinxin Hatwear (新新帽业) storefront displays floor-to-ceiling racks of children’s hats—pastel and bright cartoon baseball caps with embroidered animals (bears, ducks, dinos, bunnies), some with 3D ears, alongside sun visors, bucket hats, and summer caps.

A winter hat wholesale supplier in Yiwu Market. Central rotating racks and wall units are packed with ribbed knit beanies, waffle and cable knits, balaclava hoods, ear-flap styles, sherpa/faux-fur hats, pom-pom beanies, knit headbands/ear warmers, infinity scarves, snoods, and mittens.

A high-resolution retail display inside the Yiwu International Trade City hat market shows multiple rows of winter beanies arranged on white, back-lit shelving. The assortment includes ribbed knit caps, cable-knit styles, and fluffy mohair/angora-style beanies, plus playful cat-ear designs. Colors range from soft pastels (mint, baby blue, lavender, blush, cream) to brights (hot pink, neon yellow, orange) and classic neutrals (beige, white, gray, brown, black). Many hats feature small woven labels or hang tags. Each piece sits on a matte-black wire mannequin stand; the space is evenly lit with glossy tile flooring, conveying a clean, organized wholesale presentation typical of Yiwu’s market

Hat Supplier at the Yiwu hat market: beanies, berets, bucket hats and scarves from wholesale suppliers, with low MOQ and OEM/ODM customization

Bakery and light-snack zone at Yiwu International Trade City, District 4, 2nd floor, middle of 18th Street—grab coffee, cakes and packaged treats while you rest.

Inside Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu Market), Zhejiang, China, a children’s hat shop showcases shelves of kids’ winter beanies—ribbed and cable-knit pom-pom hats, double-pom “bear-ear” caps, and playful animal designs (panda, penguin, fox, unicorn, puppy). Pastels and brights mix with neutrals

Inside Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu Market), Zhejiang, China, a mobile rack is packed with baby and toddler sun hats—soft cotton bucket hats, bonnets with chin ties, and brimmed caps featuring playful prints (dinosaurs, strawberries, pandas, bears, fruits, dots). Pastel tones—pink, lavender, mint, baby blue—mix with brighter greens and blues. Straw hats and crochet styles appear in the neighboring booth, highlighting the wholesale/OEM nature of the hat section

Baby bonnet and kids headband wholesale supplier at Yiwu Market. The pastel-toned wall bays hold dozens of newborn and toddler bonnets in lace, crochet and muslin, many with ruffled edges, eyelet patterns, and adjustable chin straps. Adjacent shelves present soft knit caps, animal-ear beanies, crown headbands for birthday or photo shoots, and playful panda/bear bucket hats. Lower rows include frilled sun hats for summer protection, while a cart features oversized polka-dot knit berets and bundles of elastic headbands. The organized, color-sorted inventory and hangtags highlight bulk export, private-label branding and OEM/ODM customization for infant, baby and toddler sizes.

Yiwu International Trade City, children’s hat shop (Shop 2F-38854): rows of baby beanies and animal-themed caps on shelves, a wall of bright kids’ sun visors at the entrance

Yiwu International Trade City kids’ cap shop: wire racks packed with pastel and primary-color baseball caps for children—cute animal and icon embroidery, printed panels and adjustable backs

Kawaii children’s accessories: knitted coin purses (bear, rabbit motifs) and ruffled sun hats neatly arranged on a slat-wall in Yiwu Market’s hat area

Photographed inside the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area in Zhejiang, China, this image shows a dense vertical stack of pastel straw sun hats arranged on a stall wall. Colors range from natural beige and cream to blush, baby pink and fuchsia. Most hats feature wide, scalloped or ruffled brims with lace edging, chiffon bows, braided and checkered bands, and floral decorations such as daisies and rosettes. Several pieces include kawaii embellishments—crochet strawberries, tiny heart tags and fabric flowers—suggesting sizing for girls, toddlers and women seeking summer, beach or vacation headwear.

Inside Yiwu International Trade City (Yiwu Market), Zhejiang, China, booth 2F-38319 displays rows of infant and toddler headwear—lace and eyelet bonnets, summer sun hats with chin ties, soft knit caps, ruffle bibs and headbands—mostly in ivory, cream, beige and pastel tones.

A vendor in the Yiwu International Trade Market hat section displays children’s baseball caps, bunny/bear-ear caps, and stacks of bucket sun hats arranged by color.

Photographed in the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area (Zhejiang, China), this image shows four bright shelves filled with infant and toddler winter hats. Styles include ribbed and cable-knit earflap caps with chin ties, fleece linings, and playful 3D elements—fox or bear ears, bunny ears, tiny horns and dinosaur spikes. Several beanies carry oversized faux-fur pom-poms, lace edging or cartoon badges. The palette is dominated by warm neutrals (cream, oatmeal, camel, taupe) with accents of blush pink, rust, mustard, navy and forest green.

Yiwu hat supplier (2F-39365) focused on ready stock: children’s caps, baby sun visors, bucket hats. Floor-to-ceiling shelves and bagged inventory for fast dispatch.

Wholesale hat stall in Yiwu International Trade City: center wall covered with kids’ cartoon bucket hats with pom-pom drawstrings; left shelves hold woven fedoras, visors and panama-style hats; right side stacks wide-brim straw sun hats. Beach totes, plush accessories and cartons crowd the workspace.

At the Yiwu International Trade Market hat section, shelves are filled with children’s animal-face straw hats—pandas, bunnies, frogs, bears, pigs and more—in soft pastels and bright colors.

a Yiwu hat wholesaler showing a color wall of blank baseball caps and neon trucker hats—solid twill, mesh backs, and camo options—ideal for custom branding

Yiwu International Trade City hat supplier: left wall displays multiple rows of camouflage boonie/safari sun hats (woodland, digital, desert) and solid outdoor styles; right wall stacks denim, twill and canvas bucket hats in pink, grey, blue and yellow with stitched eyelets and adjustable cords. Embroidered caps sit on the bottom shelf

Photographed in the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area (Zhejiang, China), the image shows a grid of square wooden cubby shelves holding classic men’s caps. Most styles are flat caps / newsboy / ivy / driver caps in tweed and wool-blend fabrics featuring herringbone, checks and plain solids in charcoal, black, navy, grey, camel and beige. A few statement pieces include paisley-print and multicolor panels. The lower compartments display rib-knit beanies (black, beige, grey, green, blue).

Photographed inside the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area in Zhejiang, China, the image shows four lit shelves densely packed with knitted winter beanies. Each hat has an oversized faux-fur pom-pom; bodies include cable stitches, chunky ribs, waffle textures, sparkle yarns and sequin panels. Patterns range from solid neutrals (cream, beige, grey, camel) to pastels (blush, lilac) and deeper tones (navy, forest green, mustard, red, black), plus checks, stripes and animal prints. Most styles feature fold-over cuffs and appear ready for wholesale sourcing/export, typical of Yiwu’s seasonal accessories stalls

Wholesale hat stall in the District 4 hats section (2F) of Yiwu International Trade City. Shelves and piles of woven straw sun hats, visors, and children’s decorated styles—ideal for buyers sourcing summer collections and bulk orders along Streets 18–30

A cowboy hat wholesale supplier at Yiwu Market. The storefront features woven straw cowboy hats, mesh-panel outback hats for breathability, and faux-leather/felt western styles with stitched brims and braided hatbands. Interior shelves carry fedoras, trilbies and safari hats, organized by color from natural straw and tan to brown, black and patterned camo. Entrance hooks display perforated red and blue straw hats; a mobile rack holds additional stock ready for bulk orders, private-label branding and OEM/ODM customization—typical of Yiwu International Trade City B2B headwear suppliers.

Shot inside the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area (Zhejiang, China), the photo features several tall shelving bays filled with summer headwear. The left bays present printed bucket hats—leopard, tropical leaves, daisies, butterflies, abstract graphics—alongside solid and two-tone canvas buckets. Center bays show brimmed buckets in red, pink, yellow, black, lilac and grey, plus reversible styles and smiley-embroidered options. Adjacent shelves hold plain baseball caps/dad caps in navy, white, brown and khaki, plus textured caps (plaid, sherpa/fleece look). The lower shelves and floor area display bagged inventory and neatly nested stacks in many colors, signaling a wholesale stall ready for export sourcing.

This store wall is packed with embellished baseball caps. Most are light-wash denim with rhinestone words such as LOVE, SEXY, DIVA, BOSS, NYC, CALI, and sparkly motifs—crowns, stars, hearts, crosses and American flags/USA text. The right-hand bays carry pink, red, grey and black caps with gem patterns, glitter visors and studded brims. Photographed in the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area (Zhejiang, China)

Photographed inside the Yiwu International Trade Market hat area (Zhejiang, China), the image presents several back-lit bays filled with summer headwear. The left wall is packed with crochet/raffia straw hats and straw visors in natural tones and multicolor stripes, many with bows, beads and chin cords, and large floor stacks indicating wholesale inventory. The central and right bays display fabric visors in solids and patterns (plaid, floral, polka dots), wide-brim roll-up visors with contrast bands, sport visors, and tinted/reflective PVC face shield visors in green, smoke and rainbow finishes. Lower shelves include bucket hats and accessories in neutral and bright colors.

High-resolution interior view of a wholesale hat store in Yiwu International Trade City. The narrow, symmetrical aisle is flanked by wall-to-wall shelving: the right side features multiple rows of curved-brim baseball caps in solid and pastel colors with embroidered logos; the left side displays ribbed knit beanies, fuzzy winter hats, and folded caps. Linear LED strips illuminate the shelves and a large skylight-style ceiling panel brightens the space. A light stone-gray tile floor, glass storefront, and a front counter with seating emphasize a clean, organized showroom.

The photo shows a clean, back-lit wall of square shelves filled with winter knitwear sets. Mannequin heads model ribbed beanies, hooded scarves/balaclavas, and snoods; matching scarves, fringe wraps, finger gloves and mittens are folded beside them. The palette moves left-to-right from cool greys and blues to pink and lilac and finishes with chartreuse/lime and lemon yellow. Photographed in the Yiwu International Trade Market accessories area (Zhejiang, China).

An indoor corridor at Yiwu International Trade City’s hat section. Both sides are lined with small wholesale shops displaying bucket hats, baseball caps, beanies and visors on racks, with inventory bags on the floor. Ceiling signs read ‘Hat’ in Chinese and English, guiding buyers through the market

Long indoor aisle at Yiwu International Trade City (Futian Market), Zhejiang, China—wholesale hat vendors display bucket hats, caps, straw hats and knit beanies on both sides.

Long indoor aisle at Yiwu International Trade City (Futian Market), No. 28 Street—wholesale hat vendors display bucket hats, visors, caps and knit beanies on both sides

Wholesale hat corridor in Yiwu, China: cap displays on the left, straw hats and winter beanies on the right, bright ceiling lights, tiled floors, cartons and trolleys, and a vendor seated by stacked merchandise

Yiwu Hat Wholesale Market (shop 39304) at Futian Market: rows of straw hats, striped sun hats and bucket hats stacked for bulk buyers

Photo of Yiwu’s wholesale hat & bag corridor: plush winter hats, knit beanies, straw sun hats and woven totes line a bright 2F indoor aisle in Futian Market

Wholesale hat corridor in Yiwu, China: rolling shelves of baseball caps (black, white, camo, orange) on the left; on the right, mannequins and racks display knit beanies, scarves and fleece sets.

A bustling hat wholesale aisle at Yiwu Market. Both sides of the polished corridor are lined with stalls selling woven straw and raffia sun hats, wide-brim beach hats, cowboy hats, felt fedoras and trilbies, bucket hats, newsboy caps, and winter beanies with matching scarves and mittens. Wire stands display straw totes and rolled brims; tall towers hold neatly color-sorted stacks ready for bulk orders and export.

High-resolution photo of the East Attached Building (东辅房) corridor just outside Gate 84 in the Yiwu hat market area. Boutique storefronts with illuminated Chinese signage and gold-trimmed doors reveal shelves loaded with straw hats, bucket hats, berets and caps. Organic, cloud-shaped ceiling panels simulate a blue sky, while LED strip lighting outlines doorways.

A glass-walled showroom with wall-to-wall hat shelving, bagged beanies on metal racks, and a trolley for Stock / wholesale dispatch in Yiwu Market east attached building area.

High-resolution storefront photo taken outside Gate 92 of Yiwu International Trade City, in the Dong Fufang (East Attached Building) area. The shop features a back-lit wall of baseball caps in solid, pastel and neutral colors, with embroidered logos visible on some styles. Beside the entrance, black mesh racks hold plastic-bagged beanies and knit hats ready for stock orders.

A high-resolution retail display inside the Yiwu International Trade City hat market shows multiple rows of winter beanies arranged on white, back-lit shelving. The assortment includes ribbed knit caps, cable-knit styles, and fluffy mohair/angora-style beanies, plus playful cat-ear designs. Colors range from soft pastels (mint, baby blue, lavender, blush, cream) to brights (hot pink, neon yellow, orange) and classic neutrals (beige, white, gray, brown, black). Many hats feature small woven labels or hang tags. Each piece sits on a matte-black wire mannequin stand; the space is evenly lit with glossy tile flooring, conveying a clean, organized wholesale presentation typical of Yiwu’s market
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