Shenzhen Sourcing GuideLuohu District, Shenzhen
Shuibei Jewellery Trading District
Shuibei is a jewellery district, not one market: the Shuibei-Buxin area of Luohu District covers roughly 1.1 million m2, converted from a 1980s-90s industrial zone, with more than 20 specialised jewellery markets within walking distance. Gold, K-gold, diamonds, jadeite, pearls and findings each concentrate in their own halls. The Shuibei International Jewellery Trading Centre, opened in 2004, was China's first large jewellery trading and exhibition platform and is the natural anchor for a first visit.
What buyers should know
With roughly half of China's gold-jewellery wholesale volume passing through here, many domestic retailers restock from Shuibei, so buying at source avoids a layer of markup.
Gold halls quote by weight plus a processing fee, so pricing is comparatively transparent against the daily gold price.
The 20+ markets are separate buildings in one walkable area, gold in one hall, diamonds and finished pieces in others, so budget a full day, or two if covering diamonds and jadeite as well.
The district grew out of an old industrial zone, so building quality varies between the 2004 flagship trading centre and older blocks; confirm the specific market building before setting a meeting.
Where it is
- Scope
- Shuibei is a jewellery district, not one market: the Shuibei-Buxin area of Luohu District covers roughly 1.1 million m2, converted from a 1980s-90s industrial zone, with more than 20 specialised jewellery markets within walking distance. Gold, K-gold, diamonds, jadeite, pearls and findings each concentrate in their own halls. The Shuibei International Jewellery Trading Centre, opened in 2004, was China's first large jewellery trading and exhibition platform and is the natural anchor for a first visit.
- Scale
- Shenzhen Business Daily, carried by Shenzhen News Network (December 2024), counted about 7,000 jewellery legal-entity companies, more than 20 specialised jewellery markets, roughly 63,000 workers and annual revenue above RMB 120 billion in the district. Industry estimates quoted in the same report put Shuibei at about 50% of China's gold-jewellery wholesale volume.
- Official status
- Luohu District government's gold and jewellery industry action plan (Luofuban [2022] No. 7) makes Shuibei the district's brand card and targets an internationally known 'World Treasure Capital'.
We do not publish opening hours. They change, and a wrong time costs you a wasted morning, so confirm with the market or your supplier the day before you go.
Clusters in this district
- Shuibei Gold and Jewellery Cluster · Shuibei's gold and jewellery district has grown for more than 30 years and now covers about 1.1 million m2 across the Shuibei-Buxin area, described as China's largest and most complete jewellery industry cluster. It holds about 7,000 jewellery companies, more than 20 specialist jewellery markets and roughly 63,000 workers, with annual revenue above RMB 12 billion (Shenzhen Commercial Daily via Shenzhen News Network, 30 December 2024). Industry estimates put Shuibei at about 50% of China's gold and jewellery wholesale market. The Luohu District Government's action plan (Luofuban [2022] No. 7) sets out to brand 'Shuibei, Luohu' and build an internationally known 'World Treasure Capital' (Luohu District Government, published 4 January 2023).
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