138届广交会多项指标创新高

Core Insights - The 138th Canton Fair concluded successfully on November 4, showcasing the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade, injecting stability into global economic development [1] Group 1: Participation and Growth - Over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions attended the fair, marking a 7.5% increase compared to the previous session, setting a new historical record [2] - Among the attendees, 214,000 buyers from Belt and Road Initiative countries represented a 9.4% growth, accounting for 69% of total participants [3] - Significant growth was observed in buyers from the EU, Middle East, the United States, and Brazil, with increases of 32.7%, 13.9%, 14%, and 33.2% respectively [4] - A total of 158 business organizations participated, reflecting a 12% increase [5] - 406 leading enterprises, including Target from the U.S., Carrefour from France, and Nitori from Japan, participated in 550 purchasing groups, showing a 7.9% growth [6] Group 2: Trade and Transactions - The fair achieved an intended export transaction volume of $25.65 billion, maintaining a growth trend, with over 60% of transactions coming from Belt and Road countries [7] - The fair is recognized as a platform for securing old customers, meeting new clients, and expanding markets, with many buyers planning site visits or factory appointments to finalize deals [7] Group 3: Innovation and Product Development - The fair highlighted new productive forces, with exhibitors focusing on new, intelligent, and green developments in materials, processes, and supply chains [8] - Out of 4.6 million exhibits, new products, green products, and products with independent intellectual property rights accounted for 23.3%, 23.5%, and 23.9% respectively [9] - Key themes included AI empowerment, innovative manufacturing, green low-carbon solutions, and high-end customization, with standout products like humanoid robots, brain-machine interface devices, and 3D printing technologies [9] - A total of 632 new product launches were held, with the Canton Fair Design Innovation Award serving as a platform for overseas buyers to access "global premieres" and "China's strict selection" [10]