Taiwan's wholesale market system traces back to the Japanese colonial period, when the government established centralized wholesale markets (卸売市場). After World War II and the transfer of political power, these markets briefly returned to private management; however, under a 1949 provincial government directive, most have since returned to county and city government oversight or administration.

Addiction Aquatic Development Elevates the Status of Wholesale Markets

Produce markets were the earliest established trading centers. At their peak, Taiwan had over 70 such markets; however, due to urban expansion and cityscape improvement needs, they have gradually consolidated to approximately 50.

The Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan region serves as Taiwan's primary fruit and vegetable granary. The largest production-area wholesale market is the Xiluo Fruit and Vegetable Market in Yunlin County, which distributes produce to Greater Taipei, Taiwan's largest consumer market.

Taipei City's First Fruit and Vegetable Market in Wanhua and Second Fruit and Vegetable Market in Binjiang hold the most significant reference value for market prices. They serve as important indicators that influence produce prices throughout Taiwan. Binjiang Market established the nation's most comprehensive and advanced produce auction system. Adjacent to it, Addiction Aquatic Development became an instant sensation with its premium, high-quality ingredients, directly elevating the traditional image of dirty, chaotic wholesale markets to tourist-destination status. It has become a dining destination for both locals and foreign tourists in search of premium seafood.

Tainan City's Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market has taken this evolution further by incorporating tourism elements. The market features a rooftop garden observation platform with undulating terraced landscapes and scenic walkways, forging new paths that combine food and agricultural education. These markets collectively promote the circulation and development of Taiwan's agricultural products, becoming vital bridges connecting farmland to dining tables.