Core Insights - The 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou, marking the largest and most comprehensive international trade exhibition in China [1] - The exhibition area will cover 1.55 million square meters, with a total of 74,600 booths and over 32,000 participating companies, all of which are historical highs [1][2] - The fair is expected to attract more professional buyers and leading procurement companies compared to the previous session, with over 400 top procurement companies anticipated to attend [1] Group 1: Participation and Attendance - As of October 9, 207,000 buyers from 217 export markets have pre-registered, representing a 14.1% increase [3] - Notable participation includes 270 leading procurement companies such as Auchan from France and Nitori from Japan, showing a 9.1% increase [3] - 144 business organizations, including the German SME Association and the China-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will also attend, marking a 12.5% increase [3] Group 2: Quality of Exhibitors - The fair will feature over 10,000 high-quality enterprises recognized for their advanced technology and innovation, accounting for 34% of the total exhibiting companies [2][4] - An estimated 1 million new products developed in the past year and nearly 1.1 million products with independent intellectual property rights will be showcased [2][4] Group 3: Green Development and Innovation - The fair will emphasize green development, with 305 participating companies in the new energy sector, a 3% increase from the previous session [4] - 38.4% of participating companies will showcase products made using green production technologies, with 1.083 million green low-carbon products on display [4] - The introduction of a smart medical area aims to foster new growth points in foreign trade, featuring 140 booths and 47 industry-leading companies [4][5] Group 4: International Cooperation and Market Expansion - The smart medical area will facilitate international exchanges and cooperation, helping domestic companies understand global application scenarios and enhance product development [5] - The fair aims to strengthen supply chain connections by showcasing upstream products and technologies in the smart medical sector, promoting innovation and collaboration [5]