Ningbo's success factors

Quality suppliers, ease of transportation and perfect timing are the keys to a successful trade exhibition. The first NINGBO INTERNATIONAL SOURCING EXPO will be held in early March, tapping into the important spring buying season at the start of the year. Conveniently, the show dates coincide with the 19th East China Fair, the largest regional trade fair in China, held annually in Shanghai, with 80,000 visitors attending in 2008. Ningbo can be easily reached from Shanghai by road travel via the bridge, which links the two cities. The concurrent timing and geographical proximity of the two trade fairs will certainly create a cost and time efficient sourcing agenda for buyers. All eyes will focus on Shanghai when the World Expo 2010 takes place, yet another important China trade showcase. Neighbouring cities such as Ningbo will no doubt benefit from this major international event. The NINGBO INTERNATIONAL SOURCING EXPO will provide a new platform for exhibitors and buyers to explore the proven business potential in the city.

Tapping into the huge market of China

Riding on the continued economic boom, China’s GDP achieved an average growth rate of 10.6% over the past five years. In April of 2008, the national consumer products revenue reached 814.2 billion yuan, up 22% from a year ago. Wholesales and retail revenue grew 21.9% from last year and climbed up to 689.9 billion yuan. China’s huge market demand is fuelled by an emerging and strong purchasing power in the world’s most populated country. To ride on that fast-growing demand, Kenfair International Limited will launch the first edition of its International Sourcing Expo in Ningbo, one of the fastest-growing cities in China. Ningbo makes an ideal location for this new exhibition with all its favourable hardware and supporting facilities, bringing expanded business opportunities to both exhibitors and buyers.