广东阳江：刀博会引领产业提升全球价值链

Core Insights - The 24th China (Yangjiang) International Hardware Knife and Scissors Expo has commenced, showcasing the global hardware knife and scissors industry and promoting Yangjiang's knife and scissors industry to higher global value chains [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The expo features an exhibition area of nearly 20,000 square meters, attracting 213 well-known domestic and international brands such as Shiba, Wang Mazi, and Zhang Xiaoqian [1] - Yangjiang's hardware knife and scissors industry holds a significant position in the national market, with 80% of China's knife and scissors exports originating from Yangjiang [1] Group 2: Industry Growth - Exports of Yangjiang's hardware knives and scissors to the "Belt and Road" and RCEP regions increased by 2.3% and 8.5% respectively last year [1] - Domestic e-commerce sales reached 9.93 billion yuan, while cross-border e-commerce transactions amounted to 2.93 billion yuan, both achieving double-digit growth [1] Group 3: Exhibition Features - The expo has innovatively set up five specialized exhibition areas: raw materials, accessories, finished products, brands, and smart machinery, presenting a complete supply chain from raw materials to finished products [2] - The smart manufacturing area showcases technological innovations, with established brands and emerging companies promoting digital and automated transformations in the industry [2] Group 4: International Collaboration - The expo emphasizes national industrial collaboration, inviting brands from major production areas to participate, enhancing the synergy within the industry [2] - The event has connected with international resources, with representatives from six countries attending the opening ceremony and agreements signed with business associations from four countries to strengthen economic cooperation [2]