South China

Doing Business in Shantou

China's toy capital - producing 70%+ of the world's toys, and a major cross-border e-commerce hub leveraging the global Shantou diaspora network.

Why Shantou?

China's toy capital (70%+ global production)

Cross-border e-commerce hub

Strong global diaspora network

Key Industries

ToysCross-border E-commerceGarmentsPlastics

GDP

0.30 trillion RMB

FDI

0.5 billion USD

Setup time

30-45 days

Pros & Cons

✓ Advantages

  • Toy industry dominance
  • CBEC ecosystem
  • Low costs

✗ Challenges

  • Niche industry
  • Small city scale
  • Limited high-tech