第137届广交会圆满落幕 多项指标刷新历史纪录

Group 1 - The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) concluded successfully in Guangzhou, with a record number of overseas buyers attending, totaling 288,938 from 219 countries and regions, representing a 17.3% increase compared to the 135th fair [1] - The on-site intended export transactions reached $25.44 billion, showing a 3% growth [1] - New and old buyers actively participated, with 171,750 new buyers and 117,188 returning buyers, reflecting increases of 14.6% and 21.4% respectively [1] Group 2 - Emerging markets remain the largest source of buyers, with 187,450 buyers from Belt and Road countries, a 17.4% increase, accounting for 64.9% of total attendees [1] - Buyers from BRICS countries numbered 72,417, marking a 24.1% increase [1] - A total of 140 business organizations participated, up 17.6%, and the number of leading multinational purchasing companies reached 376, a historical high [1] Group 3 - The fair showcased over 4.55 million products, including 1.02 million new products, 880,000 green and low-carbon products, and 320,000 smart products, indicating a strong focus on innovation and sustainability [2] - The online platform for the Canton Fair will continue to operate year-round, with applications for the 138th fair's exhibition space starting on May 1 [2] - The 138th Canton Fair is scheduled to take place from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou, organized in three phases [2]