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Canton Fair - ChinaDirect Tour

China Buying Trip

You Shop, We Do The Rest

Imagine a guided shopping trip to the largest wholesale markets in China, then having Australia's leading import company manage everything to get your precious cargo home.

The ChinaDirect China Buying Trip is an opportunity to deal direct with factories, not just 'trading companies' and 'agents'!

We will show you how and where to buy smaller quantities at a low price while maintaining high quality product and on-time delivery. You can buy goods from different factory outlets to create a mixed container and avoid the usual Minimum Order Quantities.

With our experienced English speaking Trade Assistant as your guide and translator, you'll get 5 star quality products at a 2 star price.

Choose Your Wholesale Market(s)

Furniture

The largest wholesale furniture market and distribution centre in the world.

Covers 32 million square feet, extends 5km and features more than 200 furniture outlets.

Building Materials

E.g. Basins & toilet bows, sauna & steam rooms, Jacuzzis, faucets & fittings, sanitary, tiles & mosaic, floor boards, plaster ceilings, kitchens, cabinets, ply board, gypsum board, railing, wooden doors, glass, stairs cases, marble & granite, shower screens, ceiling, wall paper and more.

Lighting

The world's largest lighting market includes residential, hotel & commercial lighting. E.g. wall lights, chandeliers, hanging lights / pendent lights, out door lamps, lamp posts and more.

Kitchen Supplies/Hardware - All commercial kitchen supplies, utensils, cook ware, pots and pans, hardware, pliers, generators, cables, uniforms etc.

Textiles - Textiles, upholstery and curtains.

Toys & Gifts - Home decorative items, toys & gifts

Clothing - Various clothing

Pet Products - Toys, treats, cages, apparel, fencing, pets accessories, collars etc.

Aquariums & Accessories - Marine & freshwater aquariums, UV lights, air pumps, fish foods, marine commercial filtration equipment and other aquatic products.

Ceramics - Handmade ceramic sculptures, décor and artifacts

Watches - Watches & clocks

Who Does It Suit?

Buying Trips are ideally suited for people wanting to purchase smaller quantities of a number of items, that would at least fill a 20 foot shipping container.

Click here to read 1 page case study of the China Buying Trip which saved 2 clients $250,000 each!

Phone ChinaDirect on (07) 3392 1421 to discuss your needs, or a query.

China Business Trip

If you're sourcing product(s) that would be produced at one or two factories, and the first order would fill a container, this package is for you.

Prior to your trip, we'll research the total China market and tender your product, so you'll make the most productive use of your time in China by only visiting the best short listed suppliers.

The package includes:

Research & Tender

From the many people we've assisted with China trips, we've found it valuable to identify reputable suppliers and have them quote on an actual job before the trip.

In the 'Research & Tender' stage, we will:

Research the total China market for potential manufacturers
Tender out your job (including any suppliers you've already found)
Perform background checks on potential suppliers
Shortlist factories to visit.

You'll go to China:

With 'eyes wide open', knowing who's reputable, and fair market price. I.e. avoid paying 'international price'.
Save time visiting factories who aren't who they represent to be. E.g. trading companies/agents who represent themself to be the factory
Save time by only visiting factories capable of producing your goods.
Be treated with respect by suppliers as they know you're serious and not just a tyre kicker

Selecting the right supplier in the first place is critical to success in China. Imagine the cost of selecting the wrong supplier!

Pre-Trip Arrangements

Before your trip, we'll arrange:

Invitation letter from China (necessary for your business Visa)
Entry visas
Accommodation booking in China
Itinerary for factory visits
Appointments with key factory personnel

Trade Assistant & Lindy Chen

During your trip, you'll be accompanied by an experienced ChinaDirect team member with good oral English, for business purposes and tourism, and have direct telephone and email access to Lindy Chen, a world leading authority on sourcing from China.

Your Trade Assistant will:

Greet and pick you up from the train station or airport
Translate and interpret all conversations
Prepare daily itinerary with you
Provide relevant documentation and information
Arrange all taxis and buses
Accompany you on factory tours and business meetings
Accompany you at exhibitions
Arrange further internal flights and hotel accommodation if needed

Additionally, Lindy will give you a pre-trip briefing including Chinese business etiquette, logistical advice about China etc., and will personally oversee your total project.

Phone ChinaDirect on (07) 3392 1421 to discuss your needs, or a query.

Canton Fair
ChinaDirect Tour
October - November 2011

Background

The Canton Trade Fair, (recently renamed the China Import and Export Fair), started in 1957, and is now one of the biggest trade events on the international trading calendar.

The Canton Fair is a biannual event, held in April and October every year.

More than sixteen broad product categories are on exhibit, and the Fair is held in three Phases, covering industrial and consumer products.

Last year, it attracted over 31,000 exhibitors, and 190,000 visitors to each of its sessions.

Who Should Attend?

People wanting to import, or current importers wanting to see the latest China has to offer.

See below a list of categories on exhibit for Phase 1, 2 and 3.

Why Attend With ChinaDirect?

Much of the value of attending the Fair is actually delivered before you arrive! Prior to your trip, we research the total China market for your product(s), tender out your requirements, and undertake initial background checks on potential suppliers. You will not only know who is interested in doing business with you, but very importantly, know FAIR MARKET PRICE.

So rather than the Canton Fair being an overwhelming experience where you don't know who to trust, you attend with confidence from thorough market knowledge.

Whilst attending Canton Fair, many clients also take the opportunity to visit factories we've short listed for them.

During your trip, our professional Chinese Trade Assistants will help you avoid the pitfalls of doing business in China, and act as your guide and translator.

How To Apply

Simply select the Phase(s) you'd like to attend (see below), then simply contact us via the form provided on this page.

Each tour is limited to 8 businesses, so please contact us soon to reserve your place and avoid disappointment.

Name:
Phone (Inc area code):
Email:
Phase(s) and Enquiry:

Phase 1: 15 - 19 October 2011	Phase 2: 23 - 27 October 2011
Large Machinery and Equipment Small Machinery Bicycles Motorcycles Vehicle Spare Parts Chemical Products Hardware Tools Vehicles (Outdoor) Construction Machinery (Outdoor) Household Electrical Appliances Consumer Electronics Electronic and Electrical Products Computer and Communication Products Lighting Equipment Building and Decorative materials Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment	Kitchenware & Tableware General Ceramics Art Ceramics Home Decorations Glass Artware Furniture Weaving Rattan and Iron Arts Gardening Products Stone and Iron Products (Outdoor) Household Items Personal Care Products Toiletries Clocks Watches & Optical Instruments Toys Gifts and Premiums Festival Products
Phase 3: October 31 - November 4 2011
Men and Women's Clothes Kids' Wear Underwear Sports and Casual Wear Furs Leather Downs & Related products Fashion Accessories and Fittings Home Textiles Textile Raw Materials & Fabrics Carpets & Tapestries Food Native Produce Medicines and Health Products Medical Devices Disposables and dressings Sports Travel and Recreation Products Office Supplies Shoes Cases and Bags

Interested? Then phone us on (07) 3392 1421, or and we'd be happy to answer your questions.

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