1. About CICGF
China International Consumer Goods Fair (CICGF), co-sponsored by Ministry of Commerce, PRC and Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, is the largest professional consumer goods fair in China, which ranks only second to Canton Fair among all the exhibitions sponsored by Ministry of Commerce.
CICGF is held in the famous port city of Ningbo from June 8 to 12 every year. Seven sessions have been successfully held since 2002, with several thousand enterprises from China and abroad exhibiting and thousands of buyers from all over the world attending.
The 8th CICGF (CICGF 2009) will be held from June 8 to 12, 2009, at Ningbo International Conference & Exhibition Center. 4000 booths will be set up, which will be divided into the following 8 exhibiting sections:
• Household textiles and garments
• Home appliances and electronics
• Furniture and office supply
• Sports, travel and recreation products
• Articles of daily use
• Arts-crafts and gifts
• Foodstuffs
• Overseas exhibits and trade service
Well-known enterprises, famous brands and new products from home and abroad will attend. It will be an ideal occasion for business people from all over the world to exchange information and to promote business.
2. Organization
Sponsors:
Ministry of Commerce, PRC
Zhejiang Provincial People's Government
Supporter:
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
Undertakers:
Ningbo Municipal People's Government
Zhejiang Provincial Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation Department
Executive Undertaker:
Ningbo Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation Bureau
Co-operators:
China Chamber of Commerce for I&E of Machinery and Electronic Products
China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textiles
China Chamber of Commerce for I&E of Light Industrial Products & Arts-Crafts
China Chamber of Commerce of I&E of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products
China National Enterprises' Association for Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation
China Foreign Trade Center
3. Exhibits Catalog
• Household Textiles & Garments
Textile Fabrics, Household Textiles, Carpet & Arras, Business Suit, Casual Garment, Vogue Garment, High-class Fashion and Banquet Dress, Underwear, Sports Wear, Children’s Wear, Fashion Ornaments and Accessories, Socks, Hat, Scarf, Tie, Gloves, etc.
• Home Appliances & Electronics
Refrigerator, TV, Washing Machine, Air Conditioner, Freezer, Water Heater, Electric Fan, Vacuum Cleaner, Dishwasher, Hair drier, Electric Heater, Humidifier, Electric Rice Cooker, Microwave Oven, Juice Extractor, Egg Mixer, Electric Mixer, Warming Stove, Iron, Electric Shaver, Torch, Water Drinker, Purifier, Electronic Mosquito Killer, Smoke Exhauster, Intelligent Safe, Camera, Video Recorder, Radio, Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Money Counting Machine, VCD, DVD, Air Purifier, Mobile Phone, Copy Machine, Repeating Machine, Alarm Machine, Electronic Lock, Electronic Balance, Electric Meter, Charger, Battery, Socket, Switch, Cable, Wire, Lighting equipment, other Home Appliances and Electronic Products, etc.
• Furniture & Office Supply
Antique Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Study Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Office Furniture, Recreational Furniture, School Furniture, Hotel Furniture, Children’s Furniture, Stationery, Teaching Instrument, Art Articles, Storage & Shelf, Office Facilities, Accountant Articles, etc.
• Sports, Travel & Recreation Products
Indoor Sports Articles, Outdoor Sports Articles, Water Sports Articles, Travel Articles, Recreation Articles, Chess, Poker, Fishing Articles, Musical Instrument, Sports Souvenirs, Fitness Equipment, etc.
• Articles of Daily Use
Clock, Watch, Glasses, Case and Bag, Shoes, Cosmetics, Rain Umbrella, Sun Umbrella, Sack, Garden Equipment, Clean Products, Bath Products, Kitchen Ware, Knife, Dinner Set, Vessel, Candle, Sanitation Article, Sewing Machine, Tape Measure, Small Hardware, Lock, Motorcycle, Electric Scooter, Electric Bike, Bicycle, Baby-Carrier, Dune Buggy, small vehicles, etc.
• Arts-crafts & Gifts
Arts & Crafts, Art Painting, Art Ceramics, Handicraft Embroidery Products, Decorations, Toys, Gifts and Premiums, Festival Products, Wedding Products, Folk Custom and Religious Articles, etc.
• Foodstuffs
Tea, Grain & Cereal Oil, Seafood, Sweets, Alcoholic Drinks, Beverage, Seasoning, Fruit & Vegetable, Meat, Egg & Dairy Products, Honey Products, Coffee, Food Additive, Health Food, Health Medicine, etc.
• Overseas Exhibits & Trade Service
Overseas Exhibits, International Sourcing, Trade Consultation & Service, E-business, etc.
4. Exhibition Halls
Refer to the Fair’s website www.cicgf.com, go to the English version, find “Exhibition Hall” on the horizontal line on the upper part of the main page. Into it, you will find about the exhibition halls.
5. Booth Charges
For Overseas exhibitors:
Standard booth (fully equipped, 3mX3m): 1200 USD / per booth
Raw space: 1000 USD/9 m² (the minimum space is 36 m2 )
Earlier application will get discount on booth charges.
6. Booth Layout
For a standard booth, the following are provided: 1 table, 3 chairs, 4 lights, 1 220v power socket, 12 shelf boards (100x30cm), 1 cabinet (80x40x40cm). Minor changes may be made without extra charge.
7. Exhibiting Requirements
--Items on exhibition should be within the above-mentioned categories.
--Retail of exhibited goods is not advocated.
--Exhibitors should abide intellectual property rights, comply with all rules of the Fair and cooperate with the Fair organizer.
8. Exhibitor application and payment
Exhibitor application can be done individually or by a group, through e-mail, fax, or online by the end of March. Full booth charge is required to be remitted within 7 working days after getting official confirmation.
For those attending as a group, there should be an agreement between the group organizer and the CICGF Office.
Bank information:
Bank Name: Bank of Ningbo, Siming Branch
Account No.: 8 2660 1201 1100 8681
Swift Code: BKNBCN2N
Beneficiary Name: China International Consumer Goods Fair
Address: 190 Lingqiao Rd, Ningbo, 315000, China
9. Exhibitor’s Application Form for the 8th CICGF
Refer to the Fair’s website www.cicgf.com, go to the English version, find “Exhibitors” on the horizontal line on the upper part of the main page. Click on it, download the Application Form, fax or e-mail back after filling in.
10. International Exhibits Transportation:
To provide conveniences for overseas exhibitors, the following forwarder is recommended by CICGF Organizing Committee to handle exhibits portage services. Door-to-door service will be earnestly provided, which guarantees a safe, professional and expedite logistics for your exhibits, in accordance with the fair practice in unified exhibits transportation.
Proposed forwarder: Ningbo Ocean Freight Branch, Sinotrans
Zhejiang Co., Ltd
Contact: Lingyun Mao, General Manager
Tel: 86-574-87311291 Fax: 86-574-87307155
E-mail: maolingyun@sinotrans.com
Website: www.sino56.com
11．Advantages of the fair:
--Manufacturing base. Zhejiang Province, of which Ningbo is a part, is China’s as well as the world’s largest consumer goods manufacturing base. 70% of the exhibiting enterprises are within hours’ or even minutes’ driving distance, making it much easier for buyers to explore.
--Excellent natural deep-water port, with cargo throughput ranking second in China and in the world. 190 container routes to over 600 ports. All the world’s 20 top container shipping companies have offices in Ningbo.
--Good exhibition infrastructure and excellent service. Good exhibition infrastructure, easy access to exhibitors online, free on-site interpreter service and internet service, Christian and Muslim prayer spaces, reasonable hotel charges, free shuttle bus services, etc., all make the fair such a nice one to attend.
12. About the City of Ningbo
Situated by the East China Sea and next to Shanghai and Hangzhou, Ningbo is the economic center on the southern flank of Yangtze River Delta, with a long historical and cultural record. It is Zhejiang Province’s second largest city, a separately planned city in economic management, and is widely known as the hometown for overseas Chinese. The city has 11 counties and districts with a total area of 9,365 square kilometers, a population of 5.6 million. It is also home to the 7000-year-old “Hemudu Culture” and the famous cultural ruins such as the Tianyi Pavilion.
As one of the earliest cities opened up to the outside world, Ningbo has had a booming economy for the past two decades. The city’s comprehensive strength ranks 6th among 200 Chinese cities. The cargo throughput of Ningbo－Zhoushan Port now ranks second in China and in the world. The city’s foreign trade volume reached US$56.5 billion in 2007.
Hangzhou Bay Sea Bridge, 36 km in length and the longest sea bridge in the world, was put into use in 2008, enabling a 2-hour drive from Shanghai to Ningbo.
The city is famous for: Metropolis of Chinese Famous Brands, Metropolis of Chinese Stationery, Metropolis of Chinese Molding, Metropolis of Chinese Plastic Machineries, Metropolis of Chinese Cigarette Lighters, China’s most famous garment-making city; one of China’s three major home electrical appliance manufacturing bases, etc.
13．Getting to Ningbo
There are direct air routes linking Ningbo Lishe International Airport and Hong Kong, Seoul and most of the major cities in mainland China. Train and bus transportation are also very convenient. 50 passenger trains pull in or out each day. Buses leave at 10-15 minutes’ intervals bound for Hangzhou and Shanghai.
Free shuttle buses will be available for overseas visitors between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Ningbo, prior to and during the fair. ( shuttle schedule to be published in March)
For more detailed info, hotels and other services, please log onto www.cicgf.com. , and read the Service Center section.
14． Contact Information:
Office, Organizing Committee, China International Consumer Goods Fair
190 Lingqiao Rd
Ningbo, 315000, China
Info: 86-574-87178075 / 87178074
Contact: Ms. Tang (Jency), Ms. Chi
Fax: 86-574- 87327443 / 87327860
Http:// www.cicgf.com
E-mail: trade1@cicgf.com trade@cicgf.com show@cicgf.com
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