As the 133rd Canton Fair is about to start, people from around the world are flying into Guangzhou for the first offline show in over 3 years. Why do people come to the Canton fair, and what makes it so special to join?
One stop hub for all industries
The variety of product categories on display, over 3 phases, is a major draw for people. Sourcing companies can view products and meet suppliers from across multiple industries and from all over China.
Travelling in and around China is not easy, especially after Covid. Instead of travelling to distant factories and trade shows across China, many foreign business people want to fly into a foreign friendly manufacturing hub, and view everyone that China has to offer. Of course, the Canton Fair cannot showcase everything China has to offer, but it is indeed the closest thing.
With Guangzhou’s history of being foreign friendly and open for business, it’s a great nexus of manufacturing and foreign trade. This is what has made the Canton Fair one of the world’s largest trade fairs.
What do people look for at the Canton Fair?
People come to Canton Fair for many different reasons – which is what makes it such an exciting and vibrant occasion:
Finding new suppliers
It is a great place for connecting with new suppliers and a refreshing alternative to searching for partners online. People travelling in for Canton Fair to want to meet new suppliers, who bring their team and products to display.
Source new products and ideas
China is notorious for its product development, if there is a need, there is a product! It is a great opportunity for foreign business people to walk around and see what product innovations are on display, and analyse what market potential there is back home.
Catching up with existing suppliers
The Canton fair provides a great opportunity for business people to catch up with existing suppliers and partners – discuss new business deals and cooperation methods. Although we expect suppliers to be swept off their feat with new enquiries and connections.
Finding new trade services
Working in and with China has been challenging over the last few years, and more companies have been relying on service partners on the ground here. There is a large trade services section at the Canton Fair, where business people can find some great resources to facilitate their supply chain management.
This is where Kinyu will be! The China Desk is a great platform for you to hire personnel and access resources on the ground to facilitate your resources. If you are attending the fair, visit our booth for a coffee!
If you cannot come this year, but interested to know more about the fair and The China Desk – you can book in a call with us here.
