The 136th China Import and Export Fair, known as the Canton Fair Phase II, kicked off in Guangzhou on October 23 with the theme “Quality Home.” Spanning an exhibition area of 515,000 square meters, the event features over 10,000 companies participating in person and nearly 1.59 million products showcased online, which include household items, gifts, decorative pieces, building materials, and furniture.
As attendees bustling through the halls of Guangzhou noticed on October 23, the fair emphasizes the concept of “big home.” It aims to strengthen specialized sectors, such as building materials and furniture, which occupy over 140,000 square meters with 6,510 booths and participation from 3,123 companies. The household goods section covers more than 170,000 square meters with 8,281 booths, hosting 3,613 companies, while the gifts and decorative pieces segment spans over 190,000 square meters with 9,372 booths and 3,792 participating companies.
On the import side, the fair features 267 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions. Notable groups include participants from Turkey, South Korea, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Japan, and Vietnam, showcasing kitchenware, home goods, gifts, and promotional items. Among the exhibitors, 185 companies from 22 countries involved in the “Belt and Road” initiative highlighted their products, making up approximately 69% of the international representation at the fair.
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