The largest fair for daily consumables in China--2012 Yiwu International Commodities Fair ( Yiwu Fair for short ) opened on October 21st, 2012. Since 1995, Yiwu Fair has been held successfully for 17 years. With its influence on economy and trade, Yiwu Fair has become a bridge for many enterprises home and abroad to go global. It has become the third largest economic and trade fair at home only next to Canton Fair and East China Fair sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, and was honored as “Best Management Fairs in China”, “Best Outcome Exhibition”, “Top Ten Exhibitions in China”, “Best Fair sponsored by the Government” and “Most Influential Brand Fairs”
Sticking to the principle of “face to the world, serve the whole nation”, The total exhibition area of Yiwu fair reaches 180,000 square meters with 6,000 exhibition booths fully booked. There are more than 170,000 professional visitors expected to participate in the fair from over 130 countries and regions around the world. In addition, more than 80 overseas trade groups are attending the fair.
It will have 15 exhibition areas including hardware, electrical appliances, arts & crafts, crystals and glass commodities, cultural and office articles, sports & leisure goods, bags, daily necessities, cosmetics, ornaments, knitting and clothes, household textiles, toys, e-business & trade services, and overseas commodities.?
Exhibition Area: 180,000 Square Meters
Exhibition Booths of International Standard: 6,000
Exhibitors: More than 2,500
Professional Traders: 170,000
Overseas Traders: 20,000
Overseas Trade Groups:80
Multinational Retail Companies: more than 10
Purchasers in 2012?Yiwu International Commodities Fair
Opening Ceremony of The 18th China?Yiwu International Commodities Fair
Source: Yiwugo.com