GUANGZHOU,
China, May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The 135th China Import and Export Fair ("Canton
Fair" or "the Fair"), which concluded the onsite exhibition on
May 5, 2024, in Guangzhou, has
set new benchmarks in its history, with the online platform
continuing its regular operation.
The Fair was attended by 246,000 overseas buyers
from 215 countries and regions, a record-breaking 24.5% increase
from the last session. 160,000 buyers from Belt and Road countries
and 61,000 buyers RCEP member countries were numbered, marking a
25.1% and 25.5% increase respectively; BRICS nations brought in
another 52,000, up by 27.6%, while buyers from Europe and North
America totaled at around 50,000. Major buyers included
representatives from 226 multinational corporations, like Walmart,
Auchan and Tesco.
Remarkable achievements across several metrics
have also been made. In terms of transactions made during the fair
period, offline export transactions amounted to $24.7 billion, showing signs of recovery growth,
while online exports reached $3.03
billion.
The Fair showcased over one million new products
across various categories, including 100,000 intelligent products,
400,000 green low-carbon products, and 210,000 items with
independent intellectual property rights. The International
Pavilion welcomed approximately 680 enterprises from over 50
countries and regions, with Belt and Road countries participation
rate of 64 percent.
The online platform maintained stable operation,
attracting over 408,000 overseas visitors. Exhibitor booths
received more than 3.41 million visits, showcasing an impressive
engagement level through 1291 live demonstrations, which attracted
nearly 17,200 views.
Additionally, the 135th Canton Fair hosted 264
"Trade Bridge" promotional events aimed at fostering global supply
chain connections, resulting in potential sourcing intentions worth
approximately $340 million.
For the first time ever, there was also a
dedicated area for cross-border e-commerce companies along with
overseas warehouse businesses from 11 provinces, highlighting
China's growing digital trade
infrastructure capabilities.
Following conclusion of the onsite show on
May 5th, Canton Fair
continued its services online, organizing targeted trade
matchmaking events, alongside industry-specific activities
underscoring its status as an "everlasting" trade show designed to
facilitate continuous global commerce opportunities beyond physical
boundaries. For more information, please visit
https://invitation.cantonfair.org.cn/BuyerUser/RegisterUser?MediaType=16
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