Il 136th Canton Fair in 2024 will be grandly opened, known as the world’s most influential comprehensive international trade event. As a significant stage for worldwide trade cooperation and exchange, the Canton Fair unites great providers and purchasers to exhibit the most recent technological innovations and item plans, infusing new imperativeness into the worldwide exchange.
As one of the most significant events for suppliers and manufacturers in various industries worldwide, the Canton Fair will be an event you can’t miss, whether you are looking for high-quality suppliers or expanding international markets. You can communicate face-to-face with trading partners from all over the world, gain insight into new trends in global trade, and explore new market opportunities. This is a significant opportunity to discover new products and expand connections, helping exhibitors and buyers better understand global market needs and trends and promote cooperation and exchanges.
If you are interested in participating in the 2024 Canton Fair, Xiran Cosmetics will provide relevant information in this article.
Background of the Canton Fair
The Canton Fair, also known as the “China Export Commodities Fair,” was founded in the spring of 1957 and is held in Guangzhou every spring and autumn. It has a history of more than 40 years. It is China’s longest-running, highest-level, largest-scale, most comprehensive international trade fair with the most complete commodity types, the most significant number of attendees, and the best transaction results.
The 136th Canton Fair will be held at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, 2024, an important milestone. Manufacturers and suppliers from China will display their goods here, and buyers from more than 200 countries and regions are expected to participate, find products, and establish connections with potential business partners.
The event is divided into three phases, each focusing on a different industry or product, making it easy for attendees to attend and maximize the opportunity to participate.
Exhibition Time and Introduction of Each Phase of the Canton Fair
- Phase 1: October 15-19, 2024
Exhibition Categories: Display electronic consumer products and information products, covering household appliances, auto parts, lighting products, electronic and electrical products, and hardware and tools.
- Phase 2: October 23-27, 2024
It mainly includes daily ceramics, household items, kitchen utensils, home decorations, holiday items, gifts and giveaways, glass crafts, craft ceramics, watches and glasses, garden supplies, and construction and decoration materials.
- Phase 3: October 31-November 4, 2024
Covering household textiles, carpets, men’s and women’s clothing, underwear, sportswear, and casual wear, in addition to fur, leather, and down products, clothing accessories, textile raw materials, shoes, bags, food, sports and travel and leisure products, as well as medical and health products, medical devices, pet products, personal care appliances, office stationery, toys and maternity and baby products.
Xiran Cosmetics will be a participating makeup manufacturer in the third phase’s beauty and personal care section. This phase includes personal care appliances, clothing, medical devices, and beauty products. If your business fits this industry, this is the most suitable phase for you.
How to Find the Best Makeup Manufacturers at the Canton Fair
As one of the world’s suppliers and manufacturers of item exchange fairs, the Canton Fair has become a fundamental stage for purchasers to track down excellent providers. In any case, finding high-quality suppliers or expanding the international market has become a test for purchasers in such an enormous display. This article will provide practical strategies, including pre-preparation, nearby methodology, supplier screening and assessment, contract marking, and post-collaboration and observing, to assist buyers with effectively tracking down ideal accomplices and advance business improvement.
Preliminary Preparation
1. Market and Product Research
Before attending the Canton Fair, buyers should have an in-depth understanding of the required products and their market dynamics to identify potential partners among many suppliers quickly.
2. Develop a Procurement Plan
Develop a clear procurement plan based on market demand and corporate strategy. This will help buyers find suppliers in a targeted manner at the exhibition, thereby improving work efficiency.
3. Understand Exhibition Information
Before attending the Canton Fair, buyers should be familiar with the exhibition arrangements, including the distribution of exhibition areas, the list of exhibitors, and visiting hours. In addition, paying attention to activities such as special seminars and forums held during the exhibition will help to obtain industry hot spots and professional knowledge.
Canton Fair On-Site Strategy
1. Develop a Tour Route
Given the large scale of the Canton Fair, buyers should develop a reasonable tour route based on their needs to fully understand each booth’s products and suppliers within a limited time.
2. Communicate with Suppliers
When communicating with suppliers, buyers should ask specific, targeted questions to gain an in-depth understanding of critical factors such as the supplier’s production capacity, product quality, and price. At the same time, the supplier’s integrity and service awareness should be evaluated to ensure a reliable cooperative relationship.
It should be noted that many exhibition exhibitors are operated by trading companies rather than directly by suppliers or manufacturers. This structure may lead to higher prices because trading companies increase profit margins. Therefore, experienced attendees usually deal directly with factory manufacturers to obtain favorable prices and trading conditions.
How do we identify legitimate manufacturers? You can judge by comparing product lines and production methods during the exhibition. If you still have questions, refer to some of China’s top makeup manufacturers for selection.
Screening and Evaluating Suppliers
After identifying the supplier or manufacturer you are interested in working with, visiting their factory in person is recommended. Such a field visit will give you an in-depth understanding of the supplier’s facilities, production processes, quality management system, and factory size. This will help evaluate their production capabilities and enhance the trust relationship between the two parties.
While you may want to visit multiple suppliers in China, prioritizing factories in the Guangzhou area is recommended. This will enable you to arrange various visits efficiently and maximize your understanding of these suppliers’ products, especially those unique products not displayed at the Canton Fair. In addition, field visits allow you to communicate directly with suppliers, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of their production capabilities and service levels.
2. Product Quality
Buyers should ask suppliers to provide product samples to check whether the product quality meets the requirements. At the same time, find out whether the supplier has relevant quality certification to evaluate the soundness of its quality management system.
3. Price Negotiation
When negotiating prices, buyers should discuss with suppliers based on market prices and their purchasing plans. Ensure the price is within the acceptable range for both parties and can bring profits to the company.
4. Delivery Time and After-Sales Service
When evaluating suppliers, buyers should also pay attention to delivery time and after-sales service to ensure that suppliers can deliver on time and provide high-quality after-sales support for their products.
Signing a Contract
1. Contract Signing
After reaching an agreement with the supplier, the buyer should sign a contract to clarify both parties’ rights and obligations. The contract’s content should cover product specifications, quantity, price, delivery date, payment method after-sales service, etc., to protect the interests of both parties.
2. Clarity of Contract Terms
The contract terms should be specific and clear, avoiding vague expressions to prevent disputes due to different understandings in the future.
3. Risk Control
The buyer should include appropriate breach of contract clauses in the contract to control potential risks. For example, a penalty clause for delayed delivery should be set to ensure the supplier delivers on time.
4. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The contract should comply with relevant laws and regulations to ensure its legality and validity. The buyer can consult a professional lawyer to ensure the contract meets legal requirements if necessary.
Post-Cooperation and Monitoring
1. Performance Monitoring
After signing the contract, the buyer should continue to pay attention to the supplier’s performance and ensure that it provides products and services that meet the contract’s requirements. At the same time, the buyer should regularly evaluate the supplier to ensure that it continues to meet the company’s needs.
2. Order Follow-Up
The buyer should maintain close communication with the supplier, keep abreast of the order’s progress, and negotiate solutions when problems arise.
3. Product Acceptance
After the product is delivered, the buyer should inspect the product to ensure that the product quality and quantity meet the contract agreement.
4. Supplier Evaluation
The buyer should regularly conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the supplier, covering product quality, delivery time, and after-sales service to ensure the supplier’s continued cooperation value.
Buyers can find high-quality and reasonably priced suppliers at the Canton Fair and establish stable cooperative relationships through the above strategies and techniques. At the same time, buyers should continuously improve their professional capabilities and market understanding to maintain their competitive advantage in the fierce market. However, more unforeseen situations and problems may be encountered in the actual operation process, so when applying these suggestions, buyers need to combine their own experience and actual situation and flexibly adjust strategies. At the same time, it is also essential to understand the latest market trends and supplier information so that buyers can quickly make judgments and make appropriate decisions at the Canton Fair.
How to Contact Xiran Cosmetics at the Canton Fair
Xiran Cosmetics will attend the 136th Canton Fair from October 31 to November 4, 2024. The exhibition address is No. 382, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou 510335, China, and the booth number is 9.1 107. Here are the ways to contact us and cooperate with us. We sincerely invite you to visit us, communicate face-to-face, and learn more about our products and services.
Exhibitor Supplier Information
After participating in the Canton Fair, organizing the supplier’s and manufacturers’ information, including contact numbers, emails, websites, product samples, and catalogs, is crucial. You can come to our booth to communicate with us face-to-face. In addition, you can also visit Xiran Cosmetics’ official website to obtain our primary contact information and browse all the product and service information we provide.
Get in Touch Quickly
After the exhibition, please get in touch with potential suppliers within a week, which will provide both parties with sufficient time for quotation and negotiation. To contact Xiran Cosmetics, visit our website, click the “Send Inquiry” section, fill in the relevant form, and receive a response within 12 hours.
Explore More Mroducts and Services
You may only find some of the products and services you need at the Canton Fair, so the supplier’s product catalog is essential. At the fair, suppliers may provide paper catalogs. Still, you can always visit Xiran Cosmetics’ website and contact us directly, and we can send you an electronic catalog for you to review in detail at your own time.
We look forward to seeing you and hope to establish a cooperative relationship.