第138届广交会：境外采购商增7.5%，成交256.5亿美元

Core Insights - The 138th Canton Fair concluded successfully on November 4, setting multiple historical records in various metrics [1] Group 1: Attendance and Participation - Over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions attended the fair, representing a 7.5% increase from the previous session [1] - Among the attendees, 214,000 buyers from Belt and Road Initiative countries were present, marking a 9.4% growth and accounting for 69% of total attendees [1] - Significant increases in participation were noted from the EU, Middle East, USA, and Brazil, with growth rates of 32.7%, 13.9%, 14%, and 33.2% respectively [1] Group 2: Business Engagement - A total of 158 business organizations formed delegations to attend the fair, reflecting a 12% increase [1] - Out of 550 purchasing groups, 406 were from leading enterprises, which saw a 7.9% increase in participation, including major companies like Target from the USA, Carrefour from France, and Nitori from Japan [1] Group 3: Trade Outcomes - The fair achieved an intended export transaction volume of $25.65 billion, maintaining a growth trend [1] - Exports to Belt and Road Initiative countries accounted for over 60% of the total transaction volume, while traditional markets showed stable performance [1]