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Shantou

Eastern Guangdong

Nearest port
Shantou Port
KMs from port
~5km from city center
Nearest airport
Jieyang Chaoshan International (SWA, 30km)
KMs from airport
~30km from center
Shantou
Shantou
Shantou is a manufacturing and export city in eastern Guangdong Province, best known for toys, plastics, packaging, textiles, and consumer goods manufacturing. The city forms part of the Chaoshan industrial region, which is highly export-oriented and driven by private manufacturing enterprises. Shantou is one of China’s largest toy and plastic product production bases, supplying OEM and ODM goods to international retailers, distributors, and private-label brands. The city has extensive capabilities in injection molding, plastics, packaging, printing, and light assembly, with many factories producing toys, household items, stationery, and promotional products for global markets. Shantou also supports textile and apparel manufacturing through Chaoshan supplier networks. In addition to consumer goods, Shantou produces food packaging, flexible packaging materials, hardware, and everyday plastic products, often at competitive price points. Shantou Port and proximity to Shenzhen and Guangzhou logistics hubs support export activity. Shantou is best suited for buyers sourcing toys, plastic consumer goods, packaging, and cost-effective OEM manufacturing where volume, speed, and price competitiveness are key advantages.

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Shantou

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Export %

The total percentage of this city's manufacturing which is exported to other countries

One of China's original special economic zones (1980). Hub for toys, plastics, textiles, and food processing — especially confectionery.
Top Categories

This city is known for its capabilities in the following sectors

Toys, RC models, packaging

Labour Tier

Toy & gift cluster; low wage base.

Tier 3

Labour Wage

The average wage the manufacturing labour gets in the city

3,000 - 4,500 RMB

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Top Products Produced By This City

Toys manufacturing in Shantou, China

Toys

RC models manufacturing in Shantou, China

RC models

Gift items

Gift items manufacturing in Shantou, China

Plastic packaging

Plastic packaging manufacturing in Shantou, China

Main Business zones For Importers

Below is the list of key marketplaces or business hubs in this CIty for importers. These are the major spots where the bulk of manufacturers or manufacturing outlets are

Chenghai Toy Industrial Zone

Haojiang Packaging Zone

Longhu Printing Base

Chaoyang Garment Park

Upcoming Trade Shows For Importers

Live exhibition listings for this city, refreshed weekly — use these to time a sourcing trip around a real event.

No major exhibitions currently scheduled in this city. Check nearby hub cities on the map for upcoming trade shows.
Key Advantages For Importers

• Toys & giftware manufacturing cluster with export orientation.

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• Relatively lower labour and overhead cost compared to mega cities.

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• Established export-oriented supply chain for small commodities.

Challenges

• Smaller port/logistics capacity than top-tier hubs; may impact lead times.

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• Workforce skill levels and technology adoption may lag advanced clusters.

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• Domestic market demand may dominate, limiting export growth.

Plan your sourcing process

Use these practical guides before contacting factories, comparing quotations, or arranging shipment from this manufacturing city.

How to verify Chinese suppliersIncoterms for Australian importersAustralian import regulations guide

Frequently asked questions

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What products are commonly manufactured in this city?

The manufacturing categories and leading products listed above are the city's best-known sourcing strengths. Ocean Port Link can shortlist suitable suppliers based on your specifications, target price, and order volume.

How can Ocean Port Link verify suppliers in this city?

We can review business licences, confirm factory capabilities, conduct on-site audits, check product samples, and monitor production before final payment or shipment.

What should buyers compare when reviewing factory quotations?

Compare unit pricing together with MOQ, tooling, packaging, quality standards, sample costs, payment terms, production lead time, Incoterms, and inland freight. We help normalise quotations so the true landed-cost differences are clear.

How are goods shipped from this city to Australia?

Shipment planning depends on product type, volume, urgency, and the nearest port or airport shown above. Ocean Port Link can coordinate factory pickup, consolidation, export documentation, and sea or air freight to Australia.

Can Ocean Port Link support samples, trial orders, or lower MOQs?

Yes, subject to supplier capability and product requirements. We can request samples, negotiate practical order quantities, combine compatible purchases, and establish quality checkpoints before scaling to larger production runs.