On April 17, the 4th Guangzhou Sourcing Fair (GSF), jointly organized by Global Sources, Poly Exhibition, and Grandhub, had concluded successfully! The fair fully leveraged its role as a trade bridge, establishing an efficient matching platform that delivered fruitful outcomes for both exhibitors and buyers.

Record-Breaking Scale

with Greater International Reach

The scale of this session reached new heights, with the number of exhibitors increasing by 30.89% to 483 and booths expanding by 30.75% to 859. The fair attracted 34,760 professional buyers, up 15% from the previous edition, with international buyers accounting for 78% of the total.

Renowned global companies such as Tump (USA), Yoka Yo Ltd (UK), FYT (the Netherlands), GEM Group (Canada), Corida Group (Malaysia), Fabulous General Trading and Consultant Pte Ltd (Singapore), Snoussi International Co Ltd (Algeria), M.N.R (Saudi Arabia), Mujtaba Yalilqi (Canada), TiTool (Kazakhstan), Actiwao (Cuba), Ji Enterprises (Hong Kong), KARL (Denmark), Miljoelementer AS (Norway), NEXA NETWORK Ltd (Armenia), CITY MATE GENERAL TRADING CO LTD (Uzbekistan), Equipos (Pakistan), and Infinite Global (India) were all in attendance. Buyers from Uzbekistan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and India also visited as part of organized delegations, highlighting the fair’s strong international influence.

Productive Business Matching

Widely Acclaimed by Both Sides

The fair totally held 2,942 business matchings, with 373 exhibitors (77.2%) participating in these one-on-one meetings. The efficient and targeted format won high praise across the board.

Rapidauto (Lebanon)’s Head of Procurement commented: "The business matching made us much easier and more efficient to find quality suppliers. We've closed several deals here in the past. On the first day of the fair, I’ve connected with 25–30 potential suppliers. We plan to continue the discussions after the fair." Fabri International LIMITED (the Netherlands)’s Procurement Manager shared: "This one-on-one format is incredibly efficient. I was able to meet many suitable suppliers in a short time and find the products our market needs. We've already identified three promising partners."

Exhibitors also reaped strong results. Jiang Jing, Foreign Trade Manager at Huatai Cable said excitedly: "Through the business matching, we secured an order for seven containers on-site from a South American customer, which was worth around RMB 10 million. We also made initial contact with more than 20 potential buyers for further negotiations." Hou Chenglei, General Manager of Qingdao Karman Hand Truck., added: "We met over a dozen quality buyers during the matching sessions. Expected follow-up orders will likely exceed RMB 400,000."

Results Beyond Expectations

High Re-Booking Enthusiasm of Exhibitors

Exceeding expectations, nearly 60% of exhibitors have already rebooked for the next edition. This edition brought together 483 leading industry companies and was supported by key government bodies and trade associations, including the Department of Commerce of Hunan Province, Lianjiang Municipal Government, Taizhou Bureau of Commerce, Hengshui Bureau of Commerce, Qingdao Trade Development Service Center, Jiangmen Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export, Zhaoqing Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export, and the Lianjiang Household Electrical Appliance Industry Association. The fair focused on showcasing innovative products across categories such as hardware and tools, automobiles, motorcycles and accessories, home appliances, and outdoor products, helping Chinese companies expand into international markets.

Wang Yuping, Foreign Trade Manager at ZheJiang Lv Ju Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd., shared: "In just the first two days, we received over 200 business cards from professional buyers. One highly interested client from Colombia has already scheduled a factory visit in the coming days, and we’re expecting a very promising deal!" This was Lv Ju's first time exhibiting at GSF. It is believed that they are planning to book a booth for the next edition.

Luo Lifan, Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Yousdas Electric Appliances Co., Ltd., noted: "The results far exceeded our expectations. We signed multiple orders on-site and established connections with more than 50 highly targeted overseas buyers." Many companies also reported that the professionalism of the buyers at GSF has significantly improved, with outcomes surpassing expectations. They expressed strong interest in returning, underscoring their confidence of GSF.

GSF will continue to optimize its trade services and deepen the integration of international buyer resources to serve as an even more efficient bridge between global buyers and suppliers. The 5th Guangzhou Sourcing Fair will be held from October 14 to 17, 2025 at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center Expo. We look forward to another successful fair!