The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, kicked off on Sunday in Guangzhou, the capital of south China’s Guangdong Province¹. This prestigious international trade event, held twice a year, will run in three phases from 15th, Oct. to November 4.
The Canton Fair is the pinnacle of international trade events, boasting an impressive history and staggering scale. Exhibiting a vast array of products, it attracts buyers from all over the world and has generated immense business dealings in China.
This year’s fair has seen its scale soar to new heights, covering a massive area of 1.55 million square meters. It features 74,000 booths and 28,533 exhibitors, including 650 international exhibitors from 43 different geographical locations. The exhibition’s structure has been optimized and its quality enhanced.
The fair is divided into three phases. Phase 1, from Oct. 15-19, showcases a range of products including household electrical appliances, consumer electronics, lighting equipment, new energy resources, new materials and chemical products, hardware, tools, machinery and equipment. Phase 2, from Oct. 23-27, focuses on building and decoration materials, furniture, kitchen and tableware, household items, gifts and premiums. Phase 3, from Oct. 31- Nov. 4, features personal care appliances, bathroom products, medicines, health products and medical devices.
The Canton Fair’s online platform has seen significant improvement this year. Currently boasting around 2.72 million products from 28,653 companies, the platform will host over 200 new product launch events onsite and online.
Several notable measures have been implemented to enhance the fair’s quality. These include an optimized structure of exhibition sections, a focus on brand enterprises and an overall improvement in exhibition quality. Following these adjustments, the number of exhibition sections has grown to 55 and brand booths have expanded to 14,500.
The fair has drawn over 4,600 top-tier enterprises including specialized and new businesses as well as manufacturing industry leaders. Invitations have been extended to the Fortune global 500 and top 250 global retail companies.
In conclusion, the Canton Fair continues to be a significant platform for global trade. Its commitment to optimizing structure and enhancing quality ensures that it remains a key event for businesses worldwide.
Post time: Oct-16-2023