The CHINA Canton Trade Fair is one of the biggest international trade exhibitions on the planet, connecting buyers to sellers and sellers to buyers, all over the world. It happens twice a year and the location is Guangzhou, China. The first session kicks off around April/May, and the second is around October/November. Each session has three phases. And there is no better time than now to start preparing to be part of it.
4 Reasons Why You Must Attend the Canton Trade Fair
Explore new Business Opportunities
If you are into import and export business, then a visit to Canton Fair is surely a great experience you cannot afford to miss. Canton is a big opportunity to meet potential suppliers, as well as those who may be interested in your export products and services. It is a great opportunity to explore new business opportunities, and grow your international connections.
Discover new Products/Services
With an estimated over 25,000 exhibitors every year, the Canton Fair offers importers a practically inexhaustible choice of goods from an equally divers assemblage of suppliers. You can be sure to find anything you want. You’ll become privy to emerging market trends; as you exchange ideas with top industry experts and potential business partners.
Meet your Business Partners
Obviously, a lot of benefits comes with one on one meeting with your business partners and suppliers. Meeting your suppliers face to face is a great opportunity to interact, strengthen and improve your business relationship. You will also be able to personally inspect and ensure that the products and services meet your requirements.
Get better Business Deals
Undoubtedly, being physically present at the Canton Fair gives you a greater advantage and opportunity to negotiate better prices and deals. You’ll also be able to strike better business contracts, than when negotiating over the phone or online.
The Spring 2025 Canton Fair holds in three phases between mid April 2025 and early May 2025.
1st PHASE 15 – 19 April 2025
♦ New Materials and Chemical Products
♦ Construction Machinery
♦ Agriculture Machinery
♦ New Energy Vehicles and Smart Mobility
♦ Household Electrical Appliances
♦ Consumer Electronics and Information Products
♦ Electronic and Electrical Products
♦ Lighting Equipment
♦ New Energy Resource
♦ Hardware
♦ Tools
♦ Processing Machinery Equipment
♦ Power Machinery and Electric Power
♦ General Machinery and Mechanical Basic Parts
♦ Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing
♦ Motorcycles
♦ Bicycles
♦ Vehicle Spare Parts
♦ Vehicles
2nd PHASE 23 – 27 April 2025
♦ Building and Decorative Materials
♦ Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment
♦ Furniture
♦ Kitchenware & Tableware
♦ General Ceramics
♦ Household Items
♦ Clocks, Watches & Optical Instrument
♦ Gifts and Premiums
♦ Festival Products
♦ Home Decorations
♦ Art Ceramics
♦ Glass Art-ware
♦ Gardening Products
♦ Weaving, Rattan and Iron Products
♦ Stone/Iron Decorations & Outdoor Spa Equipment
3rd PHASE 1 - 5 May 2025
♦ Personal Care Products
♦ Toiletries
♦ Pet Products & Food
♦ Children, Baby and Maternity Products
♦ Toys
♦ Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices
♦ Kid’s Wear
♦ Men and Women’s Clothing
♦ Sports and Casual Wear
♦ Underwear
♦ Furs, Leather, Downs & Related Products
♦ Fashion Accessories and Fitting
♦ Home Textiles
♦ Textile Raw Materials & Fabrics
♦ Carpets & Tapestries
♦ Shoes
♦ Office Suppliers
♦ Cases and Bags
♦ Food
♦ Sports, Travel and Recreation Products
♦ Rural Vitalization
How to Attend
To attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China, you need to apply for a formal invitation to attend. This you can do either through the Canton Fair website or an accredited local representative office in your country.
Contact your national or city Chamber of Commerce for the invitation letter, application, visa, travel arrangements, and costs implications.
In Nigeria, that would be the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and its various city chambers of commerce in your location.
If you live in Abia State, that would be the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) and the Umuahia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (UCCIMA).
Every year, the Aba Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) invites its members (and the aba business community) to join its Business Delegations to the various editions of the China Import and Export Fairs in Guangzhou, China.
Intending participants in Aba should visit the Aba Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA) Secretariat at No. 2 Umuimo Road (Afor-ule Market), off United Bank for Africa, 142 Aba-Owerri Road; or contact Johnson on 0813 824 1363.
Slots are usually limited and applications are therefore treated on first-come first-served basis.
Canton Fair - Important Notes to Participants:
♦ When exchanging Business Cards, do so with both hands. Similarly, accept Business Cards with both hands.
♦ Do not immediately put a Business Card into your back pocket, or into a wallet that goes into your back pocket. This is considered dis-respectful since you’re most likely to sit on it. You’ll rather go through it, hold it in your hand, or place it in your front pocket.
♦ When you meet a group of people, remember to show respect and greet them according to their chronological age hierarchy. Chinese will love you for that!
♦ Put a smile on your face! And enjoy a good laugh when necessary. In such a business meet up, the Chinese are very open and receptive to people who they perceive to be excited and happy to be with them.
♦ Remember not to attend alone or solo. Endeavour to be part of a group, delegation or organization. The Chinese businessman will accord you more interest and recognition as a group – and for obvious reasons: Groups and Delegations inspire more confidence and credibility for business relationships.
♦ Keep off political discussions or talks! China is a communist country.
♦ When you go out for lunch or dinner, remember not to leave any food in your plate, even if you are paying for it. Take only what you can comfortably finish. Do not tip.
♦ Females should not expect much courtesy from the Chinese. For example, you will not get preferential treatment when stepping onto a lift. Endeavor to be accompanied by another. Do not wear revealing or inciting clothes or apparel, as they are not well perceived by the Chinese.
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© Jay Onwukwe
