More than 20,000 exhibitors from around the world are participating at the ongoing 121st Canton Fair being held in Guangzhou, China.

The event which opened on April 15 will run until May 5, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The fair offers new product areas while at the same time hosting a series of events to offer an outlook for current international trade market, said a statement from the organisers.

Moreover, an estimated number of 200,000 buyers from 210 countries and regions are expected to join the event where they can access more than 60,000 exhibition booths, it said.

The fair will host three phases of exhibitions to cover industries such as, electronics and household electrical appliances, textile and garments, new energy, pet supplies, toys, and outdoor spa facilities.

A highlight of this exhibition is the 124 designated product areas in 27 zones that will help buyers reach their targets more easily and improve their overall sourcing experience. The fair will also host more than 60 meetings and forums for buyers that will help them improve overall corporate and sales performance, it added.

Xu Bing, spokesperson of the Canton Fair and deputy director general of China Foreign Trade Centre, said: “During the fair’s 60 years of history, the trade show is constantly exploring new topics for buyers in response to the current economic environment.”

“We wish more global players can join us on this journey to shape the international trade industry together,” he concluded.