Why regions matter
Chinese confectionery is not spread evenly across the country. It is concentrated in industrial clusters, where factories, ingredient suppliers, packaging printers and logistics companies work close together. Clusters make it faster and cheaper to develop new products, print packaging and fill containers.
Examples of confectionery clusters
Anbu Town, Chaozhou (Guangdong)
Anbu Town in Chao’an District, Chaozhou, is one of China’s best-known candy clusters. According to SIAL China:
- Larger companies (“above designated size”) in the town’s food and supporting industries had sales of 10.7 billion yuan in 2024.
- Candy exports reached nearly 1.5 billion yuan, about 31% of Guangdong’s candy exports and first in the province.
- Local firms cover the full chain from raw materials to production and packaging.
Chaozhou and nearby Shantou are known for hard candy, jelly, toy candy and novelty confectionery, as well as chocolate products.
Jieshou (Anhui)
Jieshou, in the north-west of Anhui Province, has a number of chocolate and confectionery factories. AOYUAN FOOD’s factory is located here. Our focus is affordable compound chocolate: gold coins, malt balls, golden crispy balls, shaped chocolate and chocolate cups.
Factory, trading company or platform?
| Supplier type | What it is | Strengths | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory | Produces the goods itself | Direct control, factory prices, can visit production | Range limited to its own lines |
| Trading company | Buys from several factories and exports | Wide range, mixed containers | Less control; ask who actually makes the product |
| B2B platform listing | A profile on a marketplace | Easy to compare many suppliers | Profiles are self-reported; verify claims |
How to check a supplier
- Business licence — check the company name and that production is in its business scope.
- Food production licence and certificates — in the company’s own name, with valid dates.
- Factory visit or live video — see the lines that make your product.
- Samples — test the actual product and packaging before ordering.
- Written terms — MOQ, lead time, payment and Incoterms in writing. See our guide MOQ and Incoterms Explained.
About us
AOYUAN FOOD CO.,LTD is a compound chocolate manufacturer in Jieshou, Anhui, China. Buyers are welcome to visit our factory by appointment. Contact us to arrange a visit or ask for a quotation.