Riding the east wind of the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up, the 2019 Nigeria (Lagos) China Goods Expo is ready to set sail!

Leveraging reform and opening up With the momentum of the 40th anniversary, the 2019 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo is poised to set sail!

Strong nation, prosperous people

What the people call for

The nation shall respond

2018 marked the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up. Over these 40 years, more and more Chinese individuals have gone from stepping out of their homes to stepping onto the global stage, and more and more enterprises have transformed from 'Made in China' to 'Intelligent Manufacturing in China'. Do you still remember that exhilarating line from the hit movie 'Wolf Warrior 2' in 2018: A Chinese passport may not take you to every corner of the world, but it can bring you home from anywhere!

A path no one has walked before

Walk it

Only then can it become a path

A challenging path

Keep walking

Only then will there be answers

With the determination to succeed, create unprecedented achievements

"Peaceful coexistence, shared prosperity." Over the 40 years of reform and opening up, the nation has encouraged and supported domestic enterprises to enter Africa, fostering win-win partnerships. More and more Chinese enterprises' investments in Africa are gradually shifting towards deep 'rooting', writing a new chapter in China-Africa friendship and establishing shining 'Chinese calling cards' across the African continent.

In the 2018 Report on the Overseas Image of Chinese Enterprises (Africa Edition) shows that Chinese enterprises' participation in projects in Africa has been widely praised.

When evaluating the impact of Chinese enterprises on their national economy, Nigeria had the highest recognition.

When asked about the areas of cooperation expected with Chinese enterprises, the survey results are as follows:

Nowadays, more and more Chinese forces are joining the ranks driving the African economy towards prosperity. Earlier surveys showed that the number of Chinese enterprises in Africa can reach tens of thousands. 2018 marked the 18th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). At the Forum's 'coming-of-age ceremony,' we saw even more clearly the strategic cooperation and development guidelines between China and African countries, embodying a shared future. Maximizing benefits and minimizing harm, the Chinese Dragon and the African Elephant will soar together!

Those with shared aspirations

Are not deterred by mountains and seas

To deeply develop the African market and promote China's trade and investment in Africa, Zhenghe Exhibition has been organizing the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo for the 12th consecutive year.

Group photo of the exhibitors at the 2018 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo

Nigeria is Africa's largest economy and most populous country, with strong trade influence on surrounding nations and a strong desire to strengthen production capacity cooperation with China. Hosting the Nigeria exhibition is conducive to connecting Chinese enterprises with the needs of the West African region, promoting the close integration of China's advantageous industries and high-quality production capacity with Africa's industrialization and economic diversification, which will bring broad prospects for the development of both China and Africa.

After 12 years of upgrading and transformation, the image of the China Pavilion in 2018 fully surpassed other international pavilions, making 'Chinese brands' more standardized and internationalized.

2018 China Pavilion construction site

China Pavilion on-site photos

China Pavilion on-site photos

In 2018, the China Pavilion at the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo hosted 75 exhibitors, mainly from provinces and cities such as Shandong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Henan, and Chongqing. Among them, 71 were Shandong province enterprises, setting a new record for the number of Shandong enterprises participating in the China Pavilion since its inception. The delegation included 60 accompanying staff, with nearly 200 participants.

Exhibited goods mainly included hardware products, machinery and electrical equipment, building materials, agriculture, and food, accounting for 27%, 20%, 19%, and 12% respectively. It is estimated that over 10,000 visitors attended, with 3,240 registered buyers. Buyers primarily came from Nigeria and neighboring ECOWAS countries such as Ghana, Benin, and Niger.

According to preliminary statistics, the actual transaction volume of this exhibition was 21.16 million USD, with an intended transaction volume of 35 million USD. During the exhibition, official statistics showed 150,000 visitors and 30,000 professional buyers.

Liu Junsheng, Commercial Counselor, and Liu Chao, Commercial Consul, from the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria, visited enterprises in the China Pavilion.

During the exhibition, old friends who have participated for many consecutive years, such as China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, Shandong Shengya Machinery, Jinan Jichai Huaneng Gas Power Equipment, Linyi Fengrui Metal Manufacturing, Shandong Boxing Guanteng Steel Plate, and Linyi Dihe International Trade, once again held negotiations and signed new projects. They witnessed the growth and transformation of the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo alongside Zhenghe Exhibition!

In 2019, we will continue to organize participation in the Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Expo. Leveraging the momentum of the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up, we will serve as a bridge for more high-quality Chinese enterprises, striving to interpret and showcase the greater and stronger power of Chinese brands!