Is Canton Fair worth going?
Canton fair can be a goldmine for buyers and importers looking to source new products from China. If you are already sourcing products from China and looking to build a rapport with your supplier, you can attend this event and meet your supplier or manufacturer.
Is Canton Fair right for you?
When I speak to people in the industry here in China, I often get very different views to this question which shows that people have their own views on whether a visit to the Canton Fair is worth it or not, especially for existing importers who have established suppliers. So the opinions shared in this post are very much my own opinions to this question based on my experience.
I believe at least one visit to the Canton Fair is definitely a great experience for any importer, whether new or experienced just to get a good understanding of how the industry in China works & to realize the enormity of the scale & diversity of manufacturing in China.
Are you looking to cut costs or Looking for Ideas?
Canton Fair is an absolute goldmine for importers looking for new product ideas.
Many suppliers use it as an opportunity to launch their new products and if you are someone who is on the lookout for new exciting products within your niche or across industries, Canton Fair is a great place to be to get an early mover advantage.
Are you Sourcing “Consumer Goods” or “Industrial Goods”?
While Canton Fair would normally have both consumer & industrial products on display, I have personally found that Canton Fair is not a great source for sourcing of industrial products relative to sourcing of consumer goods. For consumer products however, there are very few places where an importer would find such a wide variety under one roof.
