Group 1 - The Christmas goods ordering season in Yiwu has started earlier this year compared to previous years, with orders coming in as early as January, unlike the usual February or March [1] - The trend of earlier orders is attributed to various domestic and international factors, including rising shipping costs, which prompt foreign clients to place orders ahead of peak shipping periods to avoid increased costs [1] - The Christmas goods industry is labor-intensive and highly seasonal, requiring timely orders to meet delivery deadlines before the Christmas sales period [1] Group 2 - Companies are experiencing "explosion" in warehouse capacity due to the surge in orders, with some firms needing to rent external warehouses to alleviate pressure [2] - The production and shipping timelines have also advanced, with peak shipping now occurring from May to July instead of the traditional June to August, and some companies starting shipments as early as April [2] - The second quarter is expected to see stable growth in exports for the Christmas goods industry, with an increase in order numbers compared to the first quarter, although the total order value may be lower [3]