One Of China's Largest Trade Shows; The Canton Trade Show And Fair

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The spring of 2009 heralds the arrival of the 105th annual Canton Trade Show and Fair, the largest mainland exhibition of import and export consumer goods in China. This international exhibition boasts an average of over 55 000 vendor booths from approximately 22 000 national businesses and over 400 international import and export exhibitors.

The China Import and Export Fair, as it is also known as, is hosted in three separate sessions. This year, Phase One will be run from April 15th-19th, Phase Two will occur from April 24th-28th and the third and final phase finishes up during May 3rd-May 7th.

Goods and services from all over the world are featured each year at this international trade venue. Whether you are a private citizen or a progressive business entrepreneur, there is an impetus to visit this gathering to peruse the latest accomplishments offered for trade and to inspire commerce. Innovative and contemporary advancements in technology, electronics, construction, transportation, medicine, travel, sports, business, health and recreation will be introduced and demonstrated. A bird's eye view of progress ...
... will showcase the most recent improvements in automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles. Faster, more compact, more economical and more versatile alternatives to existing technology will be available to inspect and to aspire toward owning.

The latest trends in fashion, home decor, textiles will be presented and admired for their creativity and unique appeal. New personal care products, toiletries and clothing for the whole family will be available to try on and sample. Artwork in a wide variety of media including fabric, paint, rattan, iron and glass will be displayed and available for custom orders and purchase. Carpets, tapestries, weaving, furs and leather will be highlighted in their finest forms of design. Fresh food, gourmet spices and cookery, kitchen appliances and native produce will tantalize taste buds and entice consumers to trade money for culinary delights.

If your livelihood is derived from the retail of consumer goods or if you are an artisan, consider that your business will gain an average additional 10 percent in turn-over per year. Each time you choose to vendor your wares at a booth during one of the largest world trade fairs, you will increase your profits by a significant portion of sales. Approximately 175 000 foreign buyers attend the exhibition annually and in 2007 about 31 billion dollars worth of business contracts, were signed. Although attendance fluctuates from year to year and it dropped, for example, 8.5 percent in 2003 during the SARS epidemic, an additional 10 percent in your annual business profits does outweigh the cost of your travel and booth rental. Even during times of economic recession, when attendees drop from 175 000 to 162 0000 (less an estimated 8.5 percent or 12 500), that is still 162 000 clients with the potential to be new buyers for your services.

For domestic retailers in China, the opportunity for U.S. or European buyers rivals the overhead costs of floor space at the Trade Fair. Domestic consumerism is on the increase in China, making a slow but steady climb toward economic prosperity. Approximately 55 percent of business contracts signed at the China Import and Export Fair come from foreign buyers and although this percentage has shown a downward trend, its overall trend shows upward mobility. To encourage domestic commerce, China has increased the number and value of tax rebates on many items purchased domestically. To help boost the internal economy, the Chinese government has also made it easier to obtain bank credit to assist with the export of goods to foreign countries.

Expanding your business requires diversification. The Canton Trade Fair is a worthy opportunity to extend the reach of your sales. If you are looking for a fresh, new inventory or wish to keep up with the world market in technology or electronics, make some time to visit the next China Import and Export Fair.

For assistance with travel arrangements, hotel accommodations and navigating through the arrangements necessary to become a buyer or vendor at the 2009 China Import and Export Fair, contact your local travel agent. Full access to a range of hotels, vendor list, exhibition schedules, air fares and travel information can be found in one convenient website.
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