Sourcing smartphones from Vietnam to the US 

Sourcing smartphones from Vietnam to the US

The number of “made in Vietnam” products increases in the global market. Vietnam’s exports to the US are nine times bigger than imports. The main products that Vietnam exported to the United States were in the electrical machinery and equipment … Read more

Agritechnica Trade Fair 2023

Agritechnica Trade Fair 2023

Agritechnica Trade Fair, taking place in Hannover (Germany), is the world’s leading fair in agricultural machinery. People from the agricultural industry will surely be glad to hear that after the cancellation of the Agritechnica Trade Fair 2022, in 2023, the … Read more

Importing lighting to the UK

Importing lighting to the UK

Most light fittings come from China. The United Kingdom is one of the biggest importers of lighting manufactured in China, valued at over £1.17 billion. What is essential when importing lighting to the UK? Importing lighting to the UK How … Read more

Cosmoprof Asia 2023

Cosmoprof Asia 2023

Cosmoprof Asia is an annual fair organized for everyone related to the cosmetics industry. These fairs provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest cosmetic and skin care trends, find the best products from the beauty industry from around … Read more

National Day – Golden Week 2023

Golden Week 2023

The National Day of the People’s Republic of China is celebrated on October 1st and begins the so-called Golden Week that lasts till October 7th. It is a holiday commemorating the victory of the Chinese Communist Party over Kuomintang in … Read more

Importing consumer electronics to the UK

Importing consumer electronics to the UK

China is the biggest exporter of consumer electronics. The United Kingdom is one of the top importers of such devices. For example, computers, telephones, etc., are top-valued product categories imported from China to the UK. In this article, we share … Read more

Sourcing from Hong Kong

Sourcing from Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a gateway to China. Trading and logistics are one of the traditional core industries of the city. Moreover, it is a cost-effective location to get your products from. Various types of goods can be imported from Hong … Read more

Alipay Tour Pass

Alipay Tour Pass

When going abroad, many wonder how to make payments for purchases and services. Mobile payments are getting more popular, but they may not work in a foreign country. China is known for being advanced in this area, from paying by … Read more

Hong Kong Fall Fairs 2023

Hong Kong fall fairs 2023

Hong Kong is a global business hub that often hosts some of the largest trade events. Which Hong Kong fall fairs 2023 are worth attending? Will there still be online fairs? See our fall Hong Kong trade fairs list that … Read more

Trade fairs in China – fall 2023

Trade fairs in China fall 2023

China is often called the ‘factory of the world.’ Many manufacturers exhibit at Chinese trade fairs to establish relations with international importers. If you want to source Chinese products, consider attending trade fairs in China (many suppliers are not available … Read more

Business trip to China – Preparations

Business trip to China

People deciding to go on a business trip to China are advised to prepare accordingly, especially if they expect to sign a commercial contract. People in China are traditionalists and attach great importance to business culture, so the better you … Read more

Hong Kong fairs – summer 2023

Hong Kong fairs summer 2023

Participation in trade fairs brings benefits not only to suppliers or manufacturers but also to importers and consumers. Attending a fair creates an opportunity to meet future business partners, see products, establish various contacts and learn about current trends. You … Read more

Trade fairs in China – summer 2023

Trade fairs in China – summer 2023

The largest trade fairs are organized in China. Regardless of your industry, trade fairs in China guarantee a wide selection of suppliers ready to cooperate with foreign importers. We present our list of “Trade fairs in China – summer 2023”, … Read more

National Hardware Show 2024

National Hardware Show 2024

The National Hardware Show 2024 is the 78th comprehensive fair for the hardware and home improvement industry. Each edition attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees. It is a great place to showcase or source products and build valuable … Read more

Canton Fair – preparations

Canton Fair preparations

Attending trade fairs in China is a great opportunity to explore Chinese suppliers’ offers as well as form promising business relations. Every year in China, hundreds of trade shows are organized. Canton Fair, which takes place biannually, is both the … Read more

China resumes issuing visas

China resumes issuing visas

China resumes issuing visas for foreigners from March 15, 2023. The new policy applies to all types of visas, including the tourism visa. Moreover, valid visas issued before March 28, 2020, are reactivated. China resumes issuing visas Update: Some nationalities … Read more

Business visa to China – invitation letter

Business visa to China invitation letter

Citizens of certain countries must obtain a visa to travel to China. To get a business visa to China (M type), you must submit an application along with a set of documents. One of the required documents is an invitation … Read more

CBP Form 3461

CBP Form 3461

Customs release process can feel like forever. Who would not want to speed up the release of goods? If your import into the US, you can speed up the process by submitting CBP Form 3461, the Customs Release document. What … Read more

CIFF 2023

CIFF 2023

Asia generates the most income in the furniture industry of all continents. It comes as no surprise that Asian trade fairs are popular among international buyers. One of the biggest events in the furniture industry is China International Furniture Fair … Read more

FIBO 2023

FIBO 2023

FIBO fair is the largest international fair event in the fitness industry. The trade show showcases fitness equipment and accessories, garments, healthy food, and more. FIBO 2023 takes place in Cologne on April 13-16. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to … Read more

Canton Fair Phase 3

Canton Fair Phase 3

Attending trade shows has proven to be very beneficial for importers. You cannot miss out on Canton Fair if you source from China. Canton Fair, or China Import and Export Fair, is the biggest trade show that attracts about 200,000 … Read more

Trade fairs in China – spring 2023

Trade fairs in China spring 2023

China is a highly attractive market for both exporters and importers. Attending trade fairs creates a great opportunity to forge business relationships and get to know what opportunities this market has to offer. In recent years there was no possibility … Read more

Canton Fair Phase 2

Canton Fair Phase 2

If you could attend only one trade show, it would be China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair). It is a must-be place for importers that source from China. The biggest trade show takes place over the span of a … Read more

Hong Kong Fairs Spring 2023

Hong Kong fairs spring 2023

Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong has reopened its borders to visitors. It is great news for entrepreneurs running a business there, as there is finally an opportunity to go and experience the local business … Read more

Canton Fair Phase 1

Canton Fair Phase 1

China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is one of the largest trade shows in the world. It takes place in spring and fall in Guangzhou, one of the biggest cities in China. It is divided into three phases. Canton … Read more

Hannover Messe 2023

Hannover Messe 2023

Hannover Messe is one of the biggest trade fairs in the world, organized by Deutsche Messe AG. It has been running for over 70 years, and every year it attracts thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors. The … Read more

Canton Fair – Ultimate Guide 2025

Canton Fair – Ultimate Guide

Canton Fair is the largest, longest-running, and most popular Chinese trade show. It takes place twice a year in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province. Each edition attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees and tens of thousands of exhibitors. … Read more