135th Canton Fair Concludes, Setting New Records in Multiple Indicators

GUANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 135th China Import and Export Fair (“Canton Fair” or “the Fair”), which concluded the onsite exhibition on May 5, 2024, in Guangzhou, has set new benchmarks in its history, with the online platform continuing its regular operation. 

The Fair was attended by 246,000 overseas buyers from 215 countries and regions, a record-breaking 24.5% increase from the last session. 160,000 buyers from Belt and Road countries and 61,000 buyers RCEP member countries were numbered, marking a 25.1% and 25.5% increase respectively; BRICS nations brought in another 52,000, up by 27.6%, while buyers from Europe and North America totaled at around 50,000. Major buyers included representatives from 226 multinational corporations, like Walmart, Auchan and Tesco.

Remarkable achievements across several metrics have also been made. In terms of…