CCTV News: The 4th China International Consumer Goods Expo closed on April 18. This year's CICGF pioneered the island-wide exhibition mode, and held more than 600 global consumption innovation activities, with a record scale.
As the first major national exhibition in mainland China in 2024, this year's Consumer Expo can be described as splendid. From international advanced medical equipment to intelligent flying cars, AI robots, to fashion consumer products such as national style and national tide, the six-day exhibition presented a global consumption feast for consumers. At the same time, it also provides a platform for global enterprises to share China's opportunities for exchange and cooperation.
More than 4,000 consumer boutique brands from 71 countries and regions participated in this year's CICGF, with the number of participating countries and brands increasing by 9% and 19% respectively compared with the previous year. There are 25 Fortune 500 companies, the number of which has more than doubled compared with the previous session, and the level of internationalization has been continuously improved.
During the Expo, more than 600 series of global consumer innovation activities were held, including new product launches and procurement docking. More than 1,400 new products were released, an increase of 45% over the previous session, and the number of professional buyers exceeded 55,000, an increase of 10% over the previous session.
Fan Xiaokai, the person in charge of an exhibitor, introduced that at the 2024 Consumer Expo, the company signed a purchase amount of nearly 20 million yuan with the Iranian National Pavilion. Through the Consumer Expo, in 2024, it will attract nearly 200 new partners from Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Shandong and Fujian, and sign a procurement agreement of nearly 40 million yuan.
Ireland is the guest of honour at this year's Expo, while the United Kingdom, Mongolia, Russia and Malaysia are participating in the National Pavilion for the first time. Enterprises from RCEP member countries and countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" actively participated in the exhibition. The CICG provides a "bridge" for overseas exhibitors to establish friendship with Chinese businessmen, and also allows them to see the huge potential of China's consumer market.
Li Chenyang, an exhibitor from Uzbekistan, said that this was his first time participating in the CICGF and he had gained a lot. I look forward to participating in the CICGF next time and bringing more Uzbek products.
Nepalese exhibitor Frank said that retail sales have doubled compared to 2023, and he has found some customers to work with, open stores together, and develop together.
On April 18, the signing ceremony of the intent exhibitors of the 5th CICGF was held at the site of the Consumer Expo. Representatives of 36 enterprises from France, South Korea, the Czech Republic and other countries and regions signed contracts with the Organizing Committee of the Expo, involving food and health care, smart home, domestic products and other fields.
Liu Rutao, deputy director of Hainan International Economic Development Bureau, said that this year's Consumer Expo brand set a historical record and there were more exhibitors. The CICG has a certain influence and coverage in China, Hainan and even in the world. Whether it is to display exhibits, or to facilitate transactions and reach intentions, it plays a very important role.