Dingji Township in Lu’an City, located in east China’s Anhui Province, is a well-established hub for wedding dress production and export. The area is home to over 500 wedding dress manufacturing enterprises, employing more than 15,000 people. This thriving “sweet” industry generates an impressive annual output value of 2.4 billion yuan (approximately 330 million U.S. dollars).
In 2024, Dingji Township produced nearly 5 million wedding dresses, capturing 30% of China’s national market share. The township’s wedding dresses are in high demand internationally, with products being exported to over 30 countries and regions worldwide. This industry has not only contributed significantly to the local economy but has also solidified Dingji Township’s status as a key player in the global wedding dress market.