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2022 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo


Exhibition Venue: Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria Exhibition Time: November 8-11, 2022 (Tuesday to Friday) The Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo is hosted by the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce and supported by the Nigerian Federal Government and the Lagos State Government. Exhibiting companies come from more than ten provinces and cities including Shandong, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Henan, Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Fujian, with visitors mainly from ECOWAS countries. This expo is the largest and most influential Chinese commodities exhibition in West Africa, and an important platform for Sino-African economic and trade cooperation and exchange. The China Pavilion was established in 2007 and has been successfully held for 14 consecutive sessions. Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. uniformly organizes Chinese enterprises to participate in the exhibition in Nigeria, uniformly plans and organizes rich business activities, uniformly carries out exhibition promotion and invites professional buyers, achieving good results. The exhibition has received affirmation and awards from local governments and industry associations multiple times, and has developed into a high-quality open platform for Sino-African trade. In 2021, under the severe international epidemic situation, innovation was adopted, implementing a "proxy exhibition" model of "offline exhibit display + on-site professional service + online real-time negotiation", successfully building a communication channel for Chinese and foreign enterprises. Exhibition Scope Machinery and Electrical Equipment, Building Materials, Hardware Tools, Vehicles and Accessories, Home Appliances and Household Goods, Food and Grain Processing Equipment, Livestock Breeding Equipment, Plastics Industry and Products, Security and Firefighting, Chemical Products and Equipment, Oil and Gas Equipment, Beauty and Hairdressing Products, Textiles and Garments, Fitness Equipment, Photovoltaic Products, Personal Epidemic prevention Supplies and Medical Devices, etc. Review of Previous China Exhibitions Chinese exhibitors came from more than ten provinces and cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Fujian, Hebei, Henan, and Anhui, with a cumulative exhibition area of 33,500 square meters. The exhibition hall was divided into four major areas: Machinery and Electrical Vehicles Exhibition Area, Building Materials Exhibition Area, Hardware Exhibition Area, and Home Appliances and Daily Necessities Exhibition Area, showcasing high-quality Chinese products and excellent corporate image. According to incomplete statistics, nearly 156,300 visitors attended the exhibition, including over 34,000 professional buyers. Exhibitors generally believe that the Nigerian market has huge potential and needs further development, with some participating companies having already established branches or offices in Lagos. Numerous guests from organizations such as the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, the Economic and Commercial Section of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and the China-Nigeria Business Association visited the China Pavilion during the exhibition and had enthusiastic exchanges with exhibiting enterprises. The exhibition also received significant attention from numerous international media outlets. Reporters from 27 media organizations, including People's Daily, West African Chinese Voice, China-Africa Media News Agency, China Central Television, NTA2, NTA10 TV, Voice of Nigeria Radio, Xinhua News Agency's Lagos Bureau, China Global Television Network's Nigeria Correspondent Station, China Radio International, "Punch", "The Guardian", "Business Day", "The Sun", "The Nation", "Saturday Newswatch", and "NAN", conducted follow-up reports on the exhibition. Nigeria Market Introduction ◆ With a population of 200 million, it is the most populous country in Africa and has a huge consumer market. ◆ An OPEC member state, with the largest oil reserves and production in Africa, and one of the top five liquefied natural gas exporters globally. It has strong payment capabilities and market purchasing power. ◆ Africa's largest economy and West Africa's largest market, leading regional integration. The World Bank and other authoritative economic assessment institutions are optimistic about its economic development, making it the right time to enter the Nigerian market. ◆ Rich in agricultural, forestry, and mineral resources, but with underdeveloped infrastructure and a weak manufacturing base. The government is improving infrastructure, and high-quality, affordable Chinese goods are very popular locally. At the same time, the Nigerian government encourages Chinese enterprises to import Nigerian agricultural, forestry, and mineral products. ◆ Seaborne trade accounts for nearly 70% of West Africa's total trade. 80% of Nigeria's commercial and trade activities are concentrated in Lagos. As Nigeria's economic, financial, industrial, and logistics center, Lagos is the best springboard for enterprises to enter the West African market. Exhibitor Registration Due to limited booths and long exhibition item transportation periods, interested exhibiting companies are advised to register as early as possible. As subsidy policies vary among provinces and cities, please consult staff for specific subsidy policies. Contact Information Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Lou Huanhuan Tel: 0531-86073956 Mobile/WeChat: 15106674747 Gao Jiao Tel: 0531-82770512 Mobile/WeChat: 15562511056 Shen Linfei Tel: 0531-83978217 Mobile/WeChat: 17861419486 Email: shandongzhenghe@126.com Website: www.lagosfair.com

Notice on Organizing Participation in the 2021 China Shandong Export Commodities Exhibition (Nigeria)


Notice on Organizing Participation in the 2021 China Shandong Export Commodities (Nigeria) Exhibition Various municipal commerce bureaus and relevant enterprises: In order to cultivate and develop our province's overseas exhibition platform and accelerate the development of the Asian and African markets, in accordance with the arrangements of the "2021 Overseas Hundred Exhibitions Market Development Plan", the Provincial Department of Commerce will organize enterprises to participate in the 2021 China Shandong Export Commodities (Nigeria) Exhibition to be held in Nigeria in November. The exhibition will adopt a model of "offline physical product display + on-site professional service + online video/voice negotiation", providing participating enterprises with a complete exhibition docking and exchange platform. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows: I. Basic Information of the Exhibition (1) Exhibition Name: China Shandong Export Commodities (Nigeria) Exhibition (2) Exhibition Time: November 9-11, 2021 (3) Exhibition Location: Lagos, Nigeria (4) Exhibition Scale: 50 standard booths are planned (5) Exhibit Range: Machinery and Electrical Equipment: Large-scale machinery and equipment: food processing machinery, woodworking machinery, laser machinery, textile machinery, pharmaceutical machinery, plastic machinery, packaging machinery, oil and gas equipment, chemical products and equipment. General machinery, small processing machinery and industrial components. Engineering and agricultural machinery: brick making machines, brick cutting machines, tile pressing machines, agricultural tractors, agricultural and forestry machinery, agricultural and sideline product processing machinery, engineering machinery, civil engineering machinery, etc. Power and electrical equipment: motors, generator sets, generators, generator sets, power transmission equipment, wires and cables, etc. Building Materials: Building and decoration materials: building materials, coatings and chemicals, decoration materials, tiles, wooden floors, wallpaper and interior decoration, doors and windows, glass, kitchen equipment, etc. Bathroom equipment: sanitary ceramics, bathtubs, showers, faucets, water heaters, swimming pool equipment, etc. Hardware Tools: Hardware: furniture hardware, building hardware, decorative hardware, door and window hardware, locks and accessories, metal wire mesh, scaffolding, wheelbarrows, flatbed carts and accessories, shelves, brackets and accessories, fire-fighting equipment, other hardware products, etc. Tools: hand tools, various agricultural tools, locks, abrasives, cutting tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, welding tools, mechanical tools, cutting tools, etc. Vehicles, Tires and Accessories: heavy trucks and accessories, vehicles, car and motorcycle tires, batteries, automotive parts, etc. Home Appliances and Household Goods: Consumer electronics and information products, household appliances, lighting products, furniture, decorations, beauty and hairdressing products, glass products, plastic products, stainless steel kitchenware, luggage, decorations, etc. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices, health products, traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and related products. New energy, photovoltaic, solar home appliances and related products. Textiles and clothing: batik dyed fabrics, children's clothing, blankets, carpets, etc. Cultural and sports products: books, paintings, carvings, embroidery, toys, kites and other handicrafts, animation games and derivatives, stationery, musical instruments, etc. Various household and outdoor fitness equipment, sports equipment and supplies, etc. (6) Exhibition Introduction: This exhibition is a "representative exhibition" to promote and display Chinese goods in Lagos, Nigeria. The China Shandong Export Commodities (Nigeria) Exhibition started in 2002 and is held annually. Chinese enterprises are uniformly organized, uniformly exhibited, and uniformly promoted, achieving good results. Nigeria has a population of nearly 200 million, with huge market potential. As Africa's largest oil producer, it has strong purchasing power. (7) Organizer: Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. (8) Participation Fees: The booth fees will be fully subsidized this time, and the air freight for 49KG of exhibition samples will be waived. Other related fees will be notified separately according to the actual situation. II. Participation Methods In accordance with the "Guiding Opinions on the Prevention and Control of the COVID-19 Epidemic during Exhibition Activities" (Shangfu Maofa [2020] No. 137) issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Health Commission, in order to cope with the uncertainties regarding overseas visas and flights during the COVID-19 epidemic, this exhibition will adopt the following participation methods: The exhibition will provide each participating enterprise with one standard on-site booth (3×3=9 square meters, including basic booth construction facilities). Please prepare the exhibition samples and concentrate them domestically according to the required time. Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. will be responsible for unified transportation, storage, and overseas exhibition arrangements. During the exhibition, Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. will hire local staff to guide visitors to the booths and conduct online video and phone calls with domestic participating enterprises in a real-time manner. Daily feedback on exhibition information, customer information, and inquiries will be provided to participating enterprises. III. Work Arrangements (1) This exhibition is an important platform for enterprises in our province to develop the West African market. Please attach great importance to this exhibition, assign dedicated personnel to be responsible, widely mobilize, and do a good job in organizing and coordinating the exhibition. Strive to organize more enterprises that are willing to develop the West African market to participate in the exhibition, and submit the enterprise participation registration form to Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and the Provincial Department of Commerce (Foreign Trade Department) by September 20. (2) Please strictly abide by the epidemic prevention and control requirements of this exhibition during the exhibition period, strengthen pre-exhibition training for enterprises, further refine, optimize, and improve various epidemic prevention and control measures, and ensure the safe holding of the exhibition. Contact person at Shandong Zhenghe: Lou Huanhuan 15106674747 (same as WeChat) Zhao Guoqiang 18653115602 (same as WeChat) Telephone: 0531-86073956 82770547 Fax: 0531-86085342

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