“连”聚天下客 “港”通四海商——第137届广交会二期连云港企业书写外贸新篇章

Group 1: Event Overview - The 137th Canton Fair Phase II concluded successfully on April 27, focusing on the theme of "Green and Quality Home Furnishings," covering three main sectors: household goods, gifts and decorations, and building materials and furniture [1] - A total of 25 companies from Lianyungang participated, meeting approximately 1,800 potential customers and achieving intended transactions close to 15 million USD within just five days [1] Group 2: Smart Manufacturing and Industry Upgrade - Lianyungang enterprises, represented by Ark Industrial, have made significant strides in smart manufacturing, achieving a product qualification rate exceeding 99% and reducing production costs by 20% after increasing investment in smart equipment [3] - Jiangsu Qianwei New Materials showcased its environmentally friendly flame-retardant hoses, which became a highlight of the fair, receiving buyers from 32 countries and achieving 17 rounds of in-depth negotiations on the first day [3] Group 3: Green Innovation and Market Expansion - Lianyungang companies' environmentally friendly innovative products were a major highlight at the fair, with Xusheng Environmental's sugarcane residue lunch boxes achieving a price increase of 8-12% due to EU EN13432 certification [5] - Fang Jinzhuotai's recycled composite materials attracted many professional buyers, with a 75% recycled material ratio that reduces carbon emissions by 1.2 tons per ton of product, boasting a lifespan three times longer than traditional products [5] Group 4: Emerging Market Development - Lianyungang enterprises have made significant progress in exploring emerging markets, with notable interest from the Indian market, where three Indian buyers confirmed factory visits, expecting an annual procurement volume of 10 containers [7] - Lianyungang Kaixu Jinyuan celebrated signing a record order of seven containers with a new Argentine customer after four months of online negotiations [7] Group 5: Future Outlook - Despite the conclusion of the fair, Lianyungang enterprises are accelerating their internationalization efforts, with plans for expanding R&D centers and applying for more international certifications [9] - The Canton Fair has provided a platform for showcasing the limitless potential of Chinese manufacturing [9]