If your target is clear and straight, I consider it would be better to go visit the kind of exhibition which is specific for the product category you are trying to source.
Canton fair is worth of going only if you make a strict plan in advance, otherwise you might end up wasting too much of your time there.
One Indian customer told me “ The Canton fair nowadays is not as same as before and I think this is the last time I visit it”. It was not surprising for me to hear.
After all everyone gets to find out what’s best way to source from China for them, which location is better for them to source and which fair in China is mostly suitable for their products. And what’s better for you in the past times doesn’t mean it is still the best method for you currently.
Take the example of my another customer from United States. We spent literally 5 days walking around in Canton fair from morning until the expo closed. And they felt so satisfied with that trip as it was really worth it for them.
They found what they were looking for in China and they left without regrets nor complaints. Two years later, they reached me again to work for them in Canton fair. They did not only find those products they wanted. They also got some update of the newest items in the Market. It was a worthwhile trip for them to learn as well.
I got so many Emails from new importers. They were hesitating about what to import from China exactly. They did not know where and how to start. So they came to me asking what products are popular to import from China. Sometimes even asked me to send whichever product I was dealing with on my hands. Well, usually I would give an objective suggestion based on the actual situation as each customer.
Some of customer aims to a different market and each one has different background. In this case Canton fair is somewhere you can get an idea about all different ranges of products. And this is which might help you clarify your business mind.
Canton fair is held twice per year, one is in the Spring which starts from 15th April and ends on 5th May, it divides into 3 phases, and in each phase they exhibit different range of products. Another one is in the Autumn which begins from 15th October and ends on 4th October.
The expo is very big, so if it is your first time to visit it, you can also hire a personal business guide to show you around. Just keep in mind that you need to be well prepared to get better results.
