2013 GMBPF concluded successfully today (4th August). The four-day event recorded over 137,600 visitors and the sales volume was similar to that of last year. Furthermore, the “Forum on Guangdong and Macao Exhibition Logistics Cooperation and Development” and 13 seminars and presentations were conducted and 966 business matching sessions and 17 protocols were concluded this year.
17 co-operation protocols signed
GMBPF arranged a number of business matching sessions to actively aid participating enterprises from Guangdong and Macao in finding their co-operation partners and concluded a total of 17 protocols, an increase of 6% year-on-year. Signatories mainly include cities from the Mainland, accounting for 48.15% of the total, including Guangzhou (23.08%), Zhuhai (15.38%), Foshan (15.38%), Shantou (7.69%), Zhanjiang (7.69%), Dongguan (7.69%), Jiangmen (15.38%), and Hebei (7.69%), while Macao and Taiwan took up 44.44% and 7.41% respectively. The protocols cover different contents, including Procurement of Fishing Articles, Procurement of Articles for Daily Use, Production of Macao Branded Chocolate Products, and Procurement of Local Specialties and Rice, etc.
Business matching sessions register an increase of 10% year-on-year
During the event, a total of 966 business matching sessions were conducted, up 11% year-on-year. Enterprises participating in the business matching sessions mainly come from Macao, Guangdong Province (including Guangzhou, Foshan, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhoushan, Jiangmen, Yangjiang, Zhanjiang, etc.), Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc. The contents include foodstuffs, daily necessities, household appliance, clothing, toys, children products, etc.
Four concurrent events join hands to promote interaction and achieve favourable results
During the 2013 GMBPF, three events – namely the “China Continental - Taiwan - Macau - Fine Food Show 2013”, “Macau International Beer Festival 2013 - 2nd Beer, Wine & Spirits Expo” and “Asian Wedding Celebration Expo” – were scheduled to take place during the same period in Macao, with IPIM as the supporting organization of the latter three events. In the “China Continental - Taiwan - Macau - Fine Food Show 2013”, IPIM conducted a total of 51 business matching sessions and concluded 3 product agent intentions and procurement contracts. This year, the four concurrent events join hands to promote interaction and create synergy effects to attract customers, enabling Macao residents and tourists to experience the vibrant and lively atmosphere of these events and bringing together the elements of shopping, leisure, wedding celebration and entertainment in Macao.
Guangdong and Macao exhibitors report booming sales and prepare for participation next year
On the last day of the fair, many residents grasped the last chance to shop their favourite products at lower price. Many exhibitors posted catch-lines such as “buy one get one free” and “clearance sale” to attract patrons while some of the exhibitors expressed that their sales are very satisfactory and all stocks were sold out in the morning. A Mainland exhibitor Mr. Chen who sells bedding accessories said that their sales achieved their desired results and their brand has been known by many people and the selling price here is 40% cheaper than the store's selling price, so their stocks were sold like hot cakes. He further told that they brought 40 boxes of stocks and they were almost sold out during noon time and only a few pillows were left. He said that the best gain from this event is that a Macao hotel approached him and expected that they can sign long-term co-operation agreement in the future. A local exhibitor Mrs. Yu who sells frozen food said that this is the third year she has participated in the event and the types of their products for sale are more than the previous year and their sales are also better year-on-year. She continued saying that they had to refill their stocks everyday to meet the demand and this year they sold over 20,000 frozen chickens.
Moreover, a local company selling Portuguese foodstuffs told that this is the first year they participated in the event and their anticipated result has been achieved while their products also received active response. In addition, all of their stocks, including cherry wine, port wine, and olive oil, have been sold out quickly and during the event, some Mainland and Hong Kong buyers approached them for business negotiation. Thus, they planned to take part in the event next year. Another local company participating in the event for the second year said that they established their own brand several years ago and invented and produced various Macao-Portuguese canned food which claims to have no preservatives, mono-sodium glutamate and food additives. They hoped to promote Macao's cultural features via their fine food and make it one of the souvenirs in Macao. The person in charge noted that as they do not have many sales points at present, they wish to promote their brand via this event. He further noted that they received noticeable results in last year's fair and some returning patrons came to their booth to buy their canned food and sauce.
GMBPF's official website serves as a “never-ending” promotional platform
GMBPF has been widely welcome by the general public due to its abundant and multiple contents and entertainment elements. This year, the fair registered brisk sales and purchase, and in the four days, it recorded a total of 137,600 visitors and the sales volume was similar to that of last year. Moreover, starting 2011, GMBPF has utilised the Internet as a promotional platform to extend the role of event following the conclusion of the event and uploaded the list of exhibitors and the photos of their products onto the official website of GMBPF (www.guangdongmacaofair.com) for long-term promotional purpose. This not only provides enterprises another channel to promote their products and services, but also facilitates the Guangdong and Macao enterprises and the general public to browse their favourite products and commodities.
GMBPF has become a famous annual event in Macao
2013 GMBPF not only brings Macao's role as a World Tourism and Leisure Center into full play and plays a vital role in promoting Macao's advantage as a service platform for trade and commerce, but also seeks continued improvement based on the success of the past editions and injects new elements every year to increase the attractiveness of the event. Next year, GMBPF will enter the sixth edition and is scheduled to take place from 31st July to 3rd August 2014. The organisers will continue to actively promote co-operation and exchanges between Guangdong and Macao and via the form of exhibit and sale of products to increase the sales of the two regions' commodities and create more business opportunities for the enterprises from the two regions.
