Will the Profitable Era of Zhengzhou Jewelry Agency Come to an End?

When Ms. Li saw the enamel bracelet priced at 300 euros in Galeries Lafayette in Paris, she couldn't have imagined that the origin of this product was a certain industrial park in Zhengzhou. This city, known as the "Crossroads of China", is transporting "Made in Zhengzhou" fashion items to 120 countries around the world through thousands of jewelry export agency companies. Today, we will lift the veil of mystery of this multi-billion-dollar industry.

Mr. Zhang, who has been operating in Yiwu Small Commodity City for many years, revealed: "Zhengzhou jewelry has three irreplaceable features: The perfect integration of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, The price advantage brought by the industrial cluster, and The international logistics network established by agency companies such as Zhongshitong." Data shows that the average delivery cycle of fashionable jewelry exported from Zhengzhou is 3-5 days faster than that in the Pearl River Delta region, and the cost is about 15% lower.

• Silver jewelry processing inherits from the bronze craftsmanship of the Shang Dynasty
• The synthetic technology of artificial gemstones meets international standards
• The matching maturity of cross-border e-commerce ranks among the top three in the country

A professional foreign trade agency is far from simply "making a profit by reselling". The service list of Zhongshitong reveals the industry standards:

• Compliance Services: Handling of 28 certifications such as REACH and FDA
• Flexible Supply Chain: Supporting OEM services with a minimum order quantity of 50 pieces
• Risk Control: Exchange rate locking + L/C document review
• Brand Incubation: Overseas social media agency operation

Once a German customer temporarily changed the design draft, the agency company coordinated with three factories overnight and finally completed the proofing within 72 hours and delivered it via DHL express. This "Zhengzhou Speed" has become the competitiveness of the industry.

Although the industry has broad prospects, it is not easy to share a piece of the pie:

• Certification Barrier: The new EU regulations require each piece of jewelry to provide a nickel release test report
• Design Iteration: Generation Z consumers change their aesthetic preferences on average every 2.7 months
• Logistics Trap: The customs clearance time of some ports in South America may reach 45 days

Senior practitioners suggest that instead of going it alone, it is better to cooperate with a mature agency with ERP system docking capabilities. Last year, Zhongshitong helped 37 new customers achieve an average 127% increase in exports, mainly due to sharing its established overseas warehouse network.

With the application of 3D printing technology and blockchain traceability, this traditional industry is undergoing profound changes. Industry insiders predict:

• The proportion of customized jewelry will increase from 12% to 35%
• The agency service fee model will shift to "basic fee + sales sharing"
• Zhengzhou may give birth to the first international jewelry design IP

Standing at the crossroads of globalization, do you want to continue to be a bystander or become a participant in this change? You are welcome to share your insights on the Zhengzhou jewelry export industry in the comment section, or send a private message to obtain the 2024 Jewelry Export Compliance White Paper. After all, the next popular item favored by Parisian buyers may be hidden in your creativity.