Markets are of no small importance; they have not lost their relevance for centuries. While traveling, tourists enjoy immersing themselves in the color of local markets, purchasing goods and souvenirs there. I wonder which markets are the largest? Find out all about it!

The largest markets in Russia

In Russia, for many years, one of the largest markets was the Cherkizovsky market in Moscow. It occupied an area of ​​about two hundred hectares and about one hundred thousand people worked there. This number of sellers is comparable to the population of an entire city. This “giant” was formed in 1990 and closed in 2009. At Cherkizon, light industrial goods were sold in small wholesale, brought there from different countries of the world, but these were mainly goods from China. Today the market no longer exists. In its place, several smaller trading places were formed in the capital - these are “Hermitage”, “Abramtsevo”, “Kotelniki” and “Balashikha”. They are not as huge as the Cherkizovsky market, but they are also large. It is impossible not to mention another large Moscow clothing market, it is called “Petrovsko-Razumovsky”. The most popular and largest clothing market in Moscow is Sadovod, where customers are offered a wide range of goods from both foreign and domestic manufacturers.

Large markets in Russia are located not only in the capital. Thus, in St. Petersburg there is “Apraksin Dvor”, in Novosibirsk there is “Gusinobrodskoye”, on the outskirts of the city of Pyatigorsk there is the “Lyudmila” market, and in Yekaterinburg there is “Tagansky Ryad”, recognized as the largest trade center in the Ural region. There are many colorful places in the world, a visit to which leaves an impression that will last a lifetime. Some markets are like this. You can visit them while traveling. Tsukiji Market is located in Japan. Every day from four o'clock in the morning they sell fish there. To see the most interesting sea creatures, you need to arrive early.

The Blumenmarkt flower market is located in Amsterdam. Flower stalls are located directly on barges that traders moor along the embankment on the Singel Canal. The assortment at this market is amazing - various shrubs, exotic and domestic plants, armfuls of tulips of all shades, as well as bulbs and seeds.

Chandni Chowk market is located in the heart of Delhi. It is literally replete with jewelry, fabrics and oriental spices. According to legend, it was built in the seventeenth century by order of the Mongol padishah for his daughter. Whether this is true is unknown. It is important that there you can buy everything that any most demanding buyer could wish for.

Damnoen Saduak Market is the largest floating market in Bangkok, which has become a real attraction for tourists. The main product offered there is tropical fruits, but among the goods you can also find fish and a variety of souvenirs.

Kapala Çarşi Market is a favorite among tourists and locals in Istanbul. It is one of the largest indoor markets in the world. Founded in the fifteenth century, Kapaly grew to incredible proportions. Today, sixty shopping streets with thousands of shops stretch under its roof.

Cheese auctions take place in Alkmaar (Holland). The market opens to shoppers, tourists and professionals in March. Trading takes place on Fridays until October. This is a local tradition. Alkmaar is a cheese city, so a similar market arose there. He begins work to the sound of the bell at ten o'clock in the morning. Every Friday during this period is a real holiday for local residents and visitors.

The largest market in the world

According to the rating, the Beijing market with the long name “Beijing Xin Fa Di Agricultural Products Wholesale Market” is recognized as the largest market in the world. This is a wholesale and retail agricultural and food market, occupying an area of ​​five hundred and forty-eight hectares. The giant bazaar covers seventy percent of the needs of the entire Beijing population for vegetables and fruits.

In addition to fruits and vegetables, buyers purchase meat, poultry, seafood, spices, seeds, vegetable oils and other food products at the huge market. Sellers are ready to serve customers twenty-four hours a day.

On some streets there are so many shops and trade is so brisk that they can also be compared to markets. There is a website about the most expensive streets in the world.
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Moscow is not only a huge metropolis, but also the “breadwinner” of the entire Moscow region, and not only it. Every day, thousands of clients from both remote and nearby regions of Russia come to the wholesale and Moscow region. Depending on consumer demand and the solvency of the population, wholesalers choose wholesale bases that are affordable.

Cheap clothing markets in Moscow

Conventionally, wholesale ones can be divided into “expensive”, with the availability of higher quality goods, and “cheap” consumer goods.

The farther retail outlets are from Moscow, the cheaper the goods consumers choose, realizing that they are buying low-quality products or counterfeits. This is due to the solvency of the population. Taking this into account, the wholesaler will choose the cheapest wholesale market in Moscow. in Lyublino belongs precisely to this category.

Chinese and Vietnamese-made goods are presented here, and they are sold mainly by immigrants from these countries. When making a purchase, you should carefully check the product, since 50 percent of it will be defective.

It is also important that here you can get a receipt for your purchase. The Chinese and Vietnamese, who fill the wholesale markets of Moscow with their goods, speak Russian very poorly, but they keep honest accounting, or at least they are obliged to do so.

Expensive Moscow markets

Those wholesalers who want to maintain the “brand” of a store with quality goods have to pay more. For them, there is a more expensive wholesale market with better quality goods in Moscow. The Dubrovka clothing market is just like that.

The main goods on the market are represented by products from Pakistan, India and Turkey, and they are offered to wholesalers by Russian, Azerbaijani and Armenian distributors. Defects in goods are rare, but they also cost an order of magnitude higher than Chinese consumer goods.

Here you can find many fakes of famous brands, but they are made quite decently. A retailer who has wealthy clients around him can be sure that his goods will be well received. The markup on such products is also appropriate.

For clients who want to bypass retail outlets, it also makes sense to come to the wholesale markets of Moscow, since often in the pavilions you can purchase things at retail, the price of which differs significantly from prices in the regions. Sellers are very loyal to retail customers, but you should always ask in advance whether this pavilion sells goods at retail.

Market "Gardener"

Another huge wholesale market is Sadovod in Moscow. Its territory is truly amazing, and its distinctive feature is that here you can find goods for every taste and at any price.

It is important to ensure that when purchasing a large batch, you do not “merge” a quality product with a defect. Seasonal new items appear at Sadovod very early, which other wholesale and retail markets in Moscow cannot boast of. Prices here are 10-15% lower than at the same Dubrovka market, which attracts a large number of wholesale customers.

This market can safely be called international, since sellers from China, Russia, India, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Syria and Vietnam are represented here.

It is especially profitable to shop there for clients selling expensive goods, such as fur coats or shoes. Prices vary, so Sadovod is suitable both for those wholesalers who like to buy as cheaply as possible and sell at a higher price, and for those who prefer to deal with high-quality and expensive goods.

Kolkhoz market

The capital of Russia is officially home to 12 million people; there are also many tourists, city guests and those who live unofficially. They spend money on purchases every day, so organizing food markets is a natural economic process.

Moscow wholesale food markets can boast of their abundance. Not only retail outlets, both small and large, but also restaurants, cafes, and canteens sell goods here.

Vegetable markets and bases are more suitable for large wholesalers. It is better for small or retail customers to visit fair weekends, when they can purchase grocery goods in small wholesale or even retail.

Large food and vegetable markets include the Dorogomilovsky collective farm market, which is considered a favorite place for gourmets and restaurant chefs. The products of this market are only of the best quality, and the variety of rare and exotic vegetables and fruits will surprise even the most demanding customers. Prices on the collective farm market are high, so it is unlikely to suit those who want to save money on food.

Danilovsky market

Another food market worthy of connoisseurs of gourmet dishes is the Danilovsky market on Tulskaya. Large in area, it also features a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as frozen and chilled foods and semi-finished products.

The prices here are not for every budget, but lovers of delicious food can diversify their table with a variety of food products. Here you can buy everything from groceries to exotic seafood.

Food and clothing markets

The city of Moscow is considered the richest in terms of the number of markets and fairs held. Wholesale markets for clothing and food products coexist harmoniously on the same territory. This is convenient for those large wholesalers who have both food and clothing outlets. Large supermarkets also stock goods here.

Considering the congestion of Moscow streets with traffic flow, purchasing everything you need in one place saves not only time, but also money.

Construction markets in Moscow

A separate category of wholesale markets is occupied by bases selling building materials. The city and region are constantly being built up with new neighborhoods; the need for repairs and finishing of houses and apartments has caused the need to organize large retail areas where materials for construction can be purchased.

Their distinctive feature is that here you can buy goods both from manufacturers directly, at a very reasonable price, and through intermediaries. The cost of a similar product may vary significantly, so large wholesalers make sense to work directly with distributors from the manufacturing company.

The most popular is the Melnitsa market at 41 km of the Moscow Ring Road. In area it has no equal in Europe, and in price it is also quite acceptable. Here you can contact manufacturers directly, and even bargain or get a discount on a large wholesale, or get related goods almost free of charge.

Two more popular construction markets are Dmitrovsky Dvor and Severnoye Butovo. There are loyal prices even for those customers who buy at retail.

Online stores

Many clothing, grocery and construction wholesalers offer their goods through online stores. This new one saves the customer significant time by providing the product at the same prices as locally. Delivery of goods can be carried out either by the online store, if the customer lives within the customer service radius, or by the buyer himself.

It is enough to select products, indicate the quantity of each item, and the form of payment - and the client can get everything he needs without leaving his office.

This type of service is becoming increasingly popular and in demand, especially among businessmen who value their time and money.

One of the oldest and most famous markets in Moscow. Today in the capital there are almost no gastronomic venues that could compare with Dorogomilovsky in terms of richness, quality and freshness of assortment. The variety of products is simply mind-boggling! At this market you can find everything you need to prepare the most delicious dish: meat and fish, milk and cheeses, vegetables and fruits, spices and sweets. Despite the fact that Dorogomilovsky is rightfully considered the main Moscow market, it is easy to buy environmentally friendly products here.

Opening hours: Mon-Sun from 8:00 to 20:00

 st. Mozhaisky Val, ow. 10

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It has long become a tradition for Muscovites to buy food here. After reconstruction, the market began to resemble a gastronomic supermarket, with a variety of amenities and adjacent parking. Everything here serves to ensure that the buyer can find the right product as quickly and easily as possible: compact shopping arcades, bright signs, a wide range of assortments. All products undergo strict sanitary control, and the presence of the most exquisite delicacies makes the market attractive to professional chefs.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8:00-19:00, Sun 8:00-18:00

 st. Mytnaya, 74

Riga market

The Riga Flower Market is a legendary symbol of the 90s, when you could buy anything in this place: from cheap fakes to high-quality branded goods. In the early 2000s, it was reconstructed and the already rich range of colors was expanded. It’s not for nothing that this market is called a flower market - perhaps nowhere else in Moscow will you buy such a luxurious fresh bouquet! Every day ordinary Muscovites and professional florists come here; flowers are sold individually and wholesale. In Rizhsky you will find roses, tulips, chrysanthemums, lilies, orchids and other exotic flowers. The selection is richer on delivery days, which are usually on Wednesdays. You can also buy groceries at the market, but the range here is quite modest.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat from 7:00 to 19:30, Sun from 7:00 to 17:30

 ave. Mira, 88

Preobrazhensky Market

The territory of this market is run by an Old Believer church; nearby there is a cemetery and a funeral goods store. The market has an unusually rich assortment of farm vegetables, fruits, berries and other seasonal products. But what Preobrazhensky can really be proud of is the selection of fresh mushrooms, of which there seem to be more here than in an ordinary forest near Moscow! And in general, the atmosphere here is quite relaxed and homely - handwritten price tags and notes on goods, friendly farmers behind the counters. Visitors will enjoy quite affordable prices, the opportunity to bargain and even learn from the sellers about mushroom places.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 8:00 to 19:00, Sat, Sun from 8:00 to 18:00

 st. Preobrazhensky Val, 17

"EcoBazaar-Mytishchi"
Farmer's market in Mytishchi

If you care about your health and want your food to be prepared only from fresh and high-quality natural products, you do not have to think about where you can purchase such goods. Small farms in the Moscow region bring the best environmentally friendly agricultural products to EcoBazaar every morning. Here you will find fresh milk and meat, vegetables and fruits from Russia and other countries. In addition, market visitors can relax in a cafe, visit various shops, a service center and a pharmacy.

Opening hours: Mon-Sun from 9:00 to 21:00

 Mytishchi, Veteranov Boulevard, building 2

This is the first farmer's market in our country where you can buy delicious and healthy natural products. At the same time, only seasonal products of the highest quality are presented here. LavkaLavka cooperates with small farms, where they pay great attention to the environmental friendliness of their products. Farmers offer visitors a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, honey, deli meats, dairy products, ice cream, sweets and even flowers.

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun from 10:00 to 23:00, Fri-Sat from 10:00 to 00:00

 Khimki, st. Leningradskaya, building 5, ow. 39, MEGA shopping center Khimki

When you go around the Moscow shopping center on the right, you will see a small container-like building. Inside, the space expands in a striking way, and you are enveloped in the aroma of oriental spices and herbs. Here you can find a wide variety of exotic goods: about ten types of cane sugar, pak choy salad, okra, passion fruit, lychee, mango noodles, canned fruits and other delicacies. And lovers of spicy oriental dishes will be happy to try different types of noodles with pork or chicken.

Opening hours: daily from 5:00 to 20:00

 Tikhoretsky Blvd., 1

One of the most famous markets in the capital, which was recently rebuilt and turned into a real shopping complex. This place is famous for its Uzbek rows, where you can find everything: rice and spices for pilaf, ingredients for shish kebab and lagman, oriental sweets, cauldrons for pilaf, Uzbek robes and skullcaps, traditional dishes, figurines and jewelry. In addition, sellers will be happy to share with you their signature recipes and tell you the secrets of preparing Uzbek dishes.

Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 20:00

 st. Chasovaya, 11/3

This market was built back in the early 30s of the last century and since then has become the place where residents of the Tagansky district of the capital most often buy food. It looks like a huge supermarket, which you can’t always get around in its entirety. On the territory of the market there are several indoor premises and an outdoor market square. Here you can find fresh meat and fish of various varieties, dairy products, vegetables, fruits and berries. Fairs, free tastings, and holidays are often held at the Rogozhsky market.

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 21:00

 st. Rogozhsky Val, 5, building 1

In terms of prices and service, this market is perhaps second only to Dorogomilovsky! Trade is in full swing indoors and in the courtyard, the products are fresh and extremely tasty. But the main pride of Cheryomushkinsky is the richest selection of crayfish, dried fish and other snacks in Moscow. And people come here not only for live crayfish or delicious fish, but also to chat with sellers, talk about fishing, and learn the secrets of cooking.

Opening hours: Mon-Thu, Sun from 8:00 to 20:00, Fri-Sat from 8:00 to 21:00

 st. Vavilova, 64/1

On the 12th and 13th floors of the former Sevastopol Hotel there is now a real corner of Asia. Goods from India and Asian countries, sellers come from there, Russian speech mixes with Arabic and Hindi. Here you can find various varieties of Pakistani or Chinese rice, Korean noodles, Turkish honey, oriental sweets, nuts, dried fruits and other delicacies. The remaining floors are also filled with retail outlets selling jewelry, hookahs, clothes, dishes, electronics and many other goods.

Currently, the Moscow government's policy regarding markets is aimed at developing civilized trade, so most markets in the city are closing and large shopping centers and shopping complexes are appearing in their place. But, nevertheless, markets continue to exist, changing their location or taking on the appearance of shopping complexes.

A retail area with many tents and awnings, or right in the open air, allows you to quickly find the necessary goods. The markets of the capital are to some extent an analogue of the oriental bazaars in Moscow. Here you can purchase almost any product at fairly reasonable prices.

Conventionally, all markets in Moscow are divided into several categories, namely: clothing markets, construction markets, markets selling agricultural products, food markets. Here the buyer can purchase goods both wholesale and retail.

Clothing markets

Clothing markets in Moscow offer a fairly wide range of women's, men's and children's clothing, shoes, hats, outerwear, bags, and household goods.

As for the well-established opinion that market prices are cheaper, this is a rather controversial issue. Often, it is at the clothing market that you can make a big mistake with the price, especially if the seller comes across as “literate.” So in terms of price, the stereotype that is not entirely true here is that it is cheaper in the market, but more expensive in the store.

The demand for markets can be explained by the convenience of choice when all goods are collected in one place. For many people, this provides a certain convenience, especially when you go shopping without a specific purpose, just what is called “dressing up.” In addition, many people often have difficulty choosing the right size. For this reason, many people still prefer going to the market instead of boutiques in shopping centers - because... here, if necessary, the required size or thing will be “pulled out of the ground.”

At the moment, many well-known markets have been closed or renamed (Izmailovsky, Luzhniki market, Petrovsko-Razumovsky, etc.), but many others have been opened, no less and no worse than the previous ones.

Clothing wholesale and retail market located at 41 km of the Moscow Ring Road, it was built on the territory of the Melnitsy construction market. It consists of two parts - construction (was originally) and clothing wholesale and retail (goods from Russia, CIS, Vietnam, China, Korea). At the moment there are more than 6,000 shopping pavilions, and the market continues to expand.

Price level: blouses from 300 rubles, women's dresses from 700 rubles, jeans from 1000 rubles, swimsuits from 800 rubles, T-shirts from about 300 rubles, men's swimming trunks from about 300 rubles, underwear from 50-200 rubles, robes from 250 rubles. There is a free parking lot at the Slavic World market, which is open 24 hours a day and is guarded for all types of transport.

Food markets

Food markets deserve special attention. Compared to clothing markets, the ranks of which are gradually thinning out in large cities, food markets continue to be popular. Visitors to collective farm and food markets are not only residents of nearby areas, or people who have not yet appreciated the convenience and profitability of purchasing in large stores, but also even the most demanding customers, those who know how to appreciate not the colorful packaging of supermarkets, but fresh and high-quality goods. By the way, even large restaurants buy food from markets.

After all, on the market you can find the largest assortment of fresh products, at prices cheaper than store prices. As for prices, it is of course worth mentioning that depending on the specific market they can vary greatly. And not the least role is played by the location of the market. For example, if the market is located in the center of Moscow or in close proximity to metro stations, then prices there will be very high. It is always better for such markets to prefer such large stores as Auchan, Okay, Real, Karusel, etc. - in terms of price, the benefit will be undoubted.

The largest food market in the center of Moscow is (metro Kyiv, Mozhaisky Val, 10). The shopping arcades at this location have been known since 1938. Here you can buy a wide variety of products that are sometimes not found anywhere else. True, due to its location and certain “cult” and “elite” qualities, this market cannot be classified as cheap. Chefs of famous Moscow restaurants shop here. The Dorogomilovsky market is especially famous for meat (in particular, lamb from Kalmykia and the North Caucasus), fish and seafood from almost all seas, and of course herbs, various spices, etc.

Price level: flour - 25 rubles/kg, potatoes - 8 rubles/kg, sugar - 28 rubles/kg, beef - 383 rubles/kg.

Moscow's construction markets also still find their customers, despite serious competition from large construction hypermarkets. As for prices, in the markets they will be much higher than in large stores, since a large seller, due to the large turnover of goods, has the opportunity to set lower prices. But, nevertheless, in large construction stores the assortment is often strictly limited, and because of this it is not always possible to find some goods here, for example, some components. In addition, the range of specific types of goods on the market is much wider, because in a store this will be only a department, but on the market you can find many stores specializing specifically in a specific product.

Another famous radio market that still exists today is , located at: Bagrationovsky proezd, building. 7. Opening hours of "Gorbushka" - from 10 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. In addition to the usual pavilions selling various digital and household appliances, Gorbushka also has branded stores - Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Nokia, Philips, AIWA, Sony, LG, Kenwood, Samsung, Pioneer, Sony Ericsson and many others. Here you can find any new items, Hi-Fi equipment, Auto electronics, Auto acoustics, cell phones, computers and much more. Price level: Philips Xenium X126 cell phone - 1040 rubles, Apple iPhone 4S 32 Gb - 31500 rubles, LCD TV Screen format: 16:9 - 5000 rubles, Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3C netbook - 8700 rubles.

Flea markets

Many residents of the capital pay great attention to second-hand items that were made many years ago. At so-called flea markets you can buy clothes, books, household items, antiques, and various metals. Flea markets are a favorite place for collectors, antique dealers, and collectors of rare items.

As mentioned above, the Moscow government is actively fighting spontaneous markets. In this regard, there are practically no permanent flea markets left in Moscow, and those that remain have acquired official status. A group was even created in