GUANGZHOU, China , Nov. 6, 2024 /CNW/ -- The 136 th Canton Fair has concluded successfully, with the number of overseas buyers hitting a record high. The event significantly promoted high-quality development of international trade and further expanded China's opening up to the global market.
As of November 3 , a total of 253,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions attended this session, a 2.8 percent increase compared with the previous session in spring and hitting the 250,000 milestone for the first time. Buyers from the "Belt and Road Initiative" countries accounted for over 60 percent, with a total of 165,000, which represents a 3.
7 percent increase. The number of buyers from Europe , US and Canada rebounded significantly as well, with 54,000 attending the Fair, an increase of 8.2 percent – of which, 22,000 buyers were from the European Union, an increase of 22.
5 percent; and 8,919 buyers were from the US, a 5.2 percent increase. A total of 146 industry and commercial organizations participated in the 136 th Canton Fair with delegations, an increase of 18.
5 percent. The number of leading multinational sourcing companies reached 300 for the first time, with a total of 308. Overseas buyers have come to the Fair with clear sourcing targets and a strong willingness to cooperate with Chinese enterprises.
The export turnover has improved with intentional orders reaching USD24.95 billion , a 1 percent growth compared with the previous session. The turnover of "Belt a.
