Show Review

Thousands of buyers discovered creative product update ideas from hundreds of Chinese suppliers at the Suntec Singapore Int'l Convention & Exhibition Centre during the inaugural China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Premiums in Singapore on November 22 to 24, 2010.

Showcasing inventiveness with cleverly designed gifts and premiums, Fair exhibitors presented products such as general gifts, stationery & paper, Christmas & seasonal products, gifts, trinkets & jewelry boxes, photo frames, electronic premiums, watches & clocks, promotional bags, caps & garments, promotional & travel mugs and promotional keychains, badges & pins.

Further boosting China's cost-effective sourcing advantage is the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, which took effect in January 2010. Fair visitors took advantage of zero-tariff imports of more than 7,000 product categories from China following the bilateral agreement. According to China Customs, China-ASEAN trade from January to October 2009 increased 42% to US$235 billion in the same period in 2010.

Buyer representatives from Eco Green Networking Marketing from Malaysia favored Singapore's proximity to their home market. "This is our first time at the China Sourcing Fair, and the Singapore show is important because it's close to Malaysia. We are looking for non-woven bags and umbrellas. Chinese suppliers provide lots of product choices and pricing. We will definitely come back next year," said corporate account manager Kevin Loo of Eco Green Networking Marketing.

Being a major ASEAN trading hub, Singapore makes for an ideal China Sourcing Fair venue. "Global Sources offers ASEAN as well as international buyers operating in the region a convenient platform for meeting and doing business with Greater China suppliers," Global Sources Exhibitions President Tommy Wong noted.

"China has emerged as ASEAN's largest trading partner. Launching the China Sourcing Fair in strategically positioned Singapore, the world's second-largest entrepot after Hong Kong, will help suppliers from Greater China explore ASEAN markets more efficiently," Tommy added.

Edward Chew, exhibitions and conferences director of the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, expressed support for the event. " We are delighted to welcome the China Sourcing Fairs into our calendar of business events, and believe they add to the vibrancy of our business events landscape, reinforcing Singapore's position as a leading destination for tradeshows in the region. Singapore has built a robust calendar of business events over the years, supported by world-class facilities and excellent services. We welcome all international delegates and exhibitors and hope they will enjoy all the sights, sounds and tastes Singapore has to offer," he said.

Add a creative touch to your offerings with China-made gift items, corporate gifts, promotional products and more. Visit the next China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Premiums in Singapore on December 6 to 8, 2011. Sign up now to get your free Fair entry badge and source your next bestsellers.