The 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) successfully concluded its Phase I on October 19, after a five-day exhibition from October 15 to 19 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Focused on advanced manufacturing, the event showcased China's strong innovation capacity, international trade vitality, and the continued global confidence in its supply chains.
Impressive Scale and Participation
According to official data, the 138th Canton Fair reached a record-breaking scale:
- Total booths: over 74,600 across all three phases
- Total exhibitors: more than 32,000 companies
- Phase I exhibition area: approximately 520,000 square meters
- Phase I exhibitors: about 12,000 companies
- On-site overseas buyers: around 157,900 from 222 countries and regions
- Total registered global buyers: over 240,000, representing 218 international markets
These figures once again confirm the Canton Fair's position as one of the world's largest and most influential trade platforms.
Highlights of Phase I
- Innovation and Technology Drive:
Over 10,000 high-tech and specialized enterprises participated, showcasing smart manufacturing, green and low-carbon solutions, and products with independent intellectual property rights.
- Special Thematic Zones:
A new Smart Healthcare Zone and a Service Robot Zone attracted wide attention, featuring surgical robots, intelligent monitoring systems, wearable technologies, and robotic dogs.
- Vibrant Event Activities:
More than 600 product launches, industry forums, and matchmaking events were held during Phase I, fostering direct connections between manufacturers and global buyers.
Global Buyer Distribution
Buyers from across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America were actively present. The participation of countries along the Belt and Road Initiative continued to rise, contributing to a more diversified international presence. Traditional markets such as the EU and the U.S. remained stable, while emerging regions showed stronger growth momentum.
Online-Offline Synergy
In addition to on-site exhibitions, the Canton Fair's online platform continued to enhance connectivity, enabling buyers unable to travel to China to source products and communicate with suppliers remotely-demonstrating the fair's evolution into a hybrid global trade hub.
Significance and Outlook
The success of the 138th Canton Fair Phase I reflects the resilience and competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing in the face of global economic challenges.
For enterprises, it serves as a vital stage to display technological progress, product innovation, and brand strength.
For buyers, it remains a one-stop sourcing event for high-quality suppliers across diverse industries.
Phases II and III, focusing on consumer goods, home furnishings, textiles, and health products, will continue in the following weeks, further strengthening the Canton Fair's role as a cornerstone of global trade and cooperation.
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