There is great anticipation for the 132nd Canton Fair 2022 online, the largest export exhibition in Asia, held in China from October 15 to 24.
The National Pavilion has 50 exhibition areas distributed across 16 major categories of goods, and the International Pavilion covers 6 major themes, distributed in 50 exhibition areas.
We will tell you what new features the autumn session of the trade event, which brings together thousands of business owners from all over the world, has to offer. In addition, we provide you with key facts and suggestions that you have to keep in mind to optimize your experience.
Compared with previous sessions, this edition is characterized by a larger exhibition scale, an extended service period and better online functionality, creating a 24-hour supply-purchase matching platform for global buyers.
Larger exhibition scale
The 132nd Canton Fair will actively expand its range of exhibitors, inviting 10,000 new exhibitors on top of the 25,000 from past sessions, bringing together high-quality companies from various sectors that represent the highest level of Chinese manufacturing to offer a diversity of choices to global buyers.
The event continues to feature the cross-border e-commerce zone, will connect with five platforms and will hold synchronized activities with 132 pilot zones.
Extended service hours
Starting this year, the service period of the Canton Fair's online platform for each edition will be extended to half a year.
From October 15 to 24, exhibitors and buyers can connect online 24 hours a day through the official Canton Fair website.
From October 24 to March 15 of the following year, all functions except the live exhibition and the negotiation appointments will remain open, in order to make it easier for buyers to search for exhibitions, meet exhibitors and discover more business opportunities.
Better online functionality
In this session, the functions of the official website platform will be improved, with more precise exhibition searches and the option to filter exhibitors by export destination market.
More convenient negotiation will also be offered, with a series of new instant communication functions to improve the efficiency of contact.
The entire global business community is invited to participate, share business opportunities and cooperate for mutual benefit.
The 16 categories
- Electronics and home appliances
- Lighting equipment
- Vehicles and spare parts
- Machinery
- Hardware and tools
- Construction materials
- Chemical products
- Energy resources
- Consumer goods
- Gifts
- Home decorations
- Textiles and garments
- Shoes
- Office supplies, cases and bags, and recreation products
- Food
- Medicines, medical devices and health products
What you need to know
- Registration and participation in the fair are free.
- There will be live virtual talks, events and seminars, where manufacturers will showcase their most innovative and high-tech products.
- You will have access to the profiles of each of the manufacturers and their product catalogues.
- You will be able to establish contacts with your potential supplier to start a long-term business relationship.
- You will learn about Chinese culture, its idiosyncrasies and the way they do business.
Key suggestions
- Chinese sales reps dislike wasting time, so have ready the questions you will ask the supplier and plan a purchasing strategy. That way, you will facilitate your chances of contact and enrich your experience at the Fair.
- It is important that you have defined the product, your preferences and that you are specific with your search. The more details you have, the smoother your browsing of the website will be, and you will obtain better results to find the right items and suppliers.
- Remember that the events will be broadcast during the night and early morning in Latin American countries, due to the time difference.
- Keep an open mind!
It is the best place to look for business possibilities and bring them to your country, a great opportunity for Latin American companies. Contact us to receive our advice and meet the best suppliers in China.
Results of the last Canton Fair
At the spring 2022 commercial event, more than 25,500 domestic and foreign exhibitors showcased their products, attracting buyers from 228 countries and regions.
The Fair showed the newest and highest level of the Chinese manufacturing industry and manifested the country's steadfast determination to implement the opening-up policy and its attitude towards mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries and regions.
The event helped exhibitors find many more customers, offered convenient online communication and provided various domestic and international trade resources as well as better digital services.
With information from www.cantonfair.org.cn