Xiamen

Xiamen is a coastal city in Fujian province known for premium acetate eyewear, electronics, and stone/granite products. While Wenzhou dominates volume eyewear production, Xiamen specializes in higher-end acetate frames and premium positioning. The city also has significant electronics manufacturing and is home to major Chinese tech companies.

Factory base

10,000+ factories

Nearest port

Xiamen Port (local) — major southeastern China port

Airport

Xiamen Gaoqi International (XMN)

Logistics advantage

Premium positioning city — higher cost but better quality positioning

Best for

Premium eyewear (especially acetate frames), stone products, premium positioning electronics. Better quality control culture than Wenzhou for premium eyewear specifically.

Manufacturing specialisations

Premium acetate eyewear
Stone and granite products
Electronics
Ceramics (some)
Tea and tea products
Footwear (some)

Notable markets & industrial clusters

Xiamen International Trade Center
Wholesale and trading

Watch-outs

Higher pricing than Wenzhou for eyewear — only worth it for premium positioning. Less variety than Wenzhou for general eyewear sourcing.

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