China Commodities Expo-Nigeria 2016

Exhibition Venue: Lagos, Nigeria

TBS, Onikan Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Exhibition Date: November 8-12, 2016

Chinese Organizer: Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Exhibition Introduction:

The Lagos International Trade Fair began in 1981, held annually since 1986, for 30 consecutive sessions. The fair is hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with support from the Nigerian Federal Government and the Lagos State Government. Nearly 20 countries from Africa, Europe, America, and Asia participate, and attendees mainly come from ECOWAS countries. Currently, it is the largest in West Africa in terms of scale and influence, serving as an important economic and trade cooperation and exchange platform in Africa.

Since 2002, Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. has successfully organized Chinese enterprises to participate in the exhibition for many consecutive years. Since 2007, a 'China Pavilion' has been established, with unified organization, booth setup, and promotion, achieving excellent results. The China Pavilion has been awarded 'Largest Foreign Exhibitor' and 'Best Foreign Exhibitor Organizer' plaques by the organizer for many years in a row. To help enterprises further develop the African market, Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd. continues to organize the 2016 Nigeria (Lagos) China Commodities Exhibition, showcasing and promoting Chinese goods in the form of a 'show-within-a-show' at the Lagos International Trade Fair.

Exhibition Scope

Machinery and Electromechanical, Building Materials, Hardware Tools, Vehicles and Accessories, Home Appliances and Household Goods, Food Industry and Equipment, Plastics Industry and Products, Security and Fire Safety, Chemical Products and Equipment, Oil and Gas Equipment, Water Industry, Beauty and Hairdressing Products, Textiles and Apparel, Fitness Equipment, Stationery and Sporting Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Health Products and Medical Devices, IT Technology and Products, etc.

Past Editions Review

Chinese exhibitors came from over a dozen provinces and cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Fujian, Hebei, Henan, and Anhui, with an exhibition area of 2,500 square meters. The 'China Pavilion' was divided into four major areas: Electromechanical and Vehicles Exhibition Area, Building Materials Exhibition Area, Hardware Exhibition Area, and Home Appliances and Daily Necessities Exhibition Area, showcasing high-quality Chinese products and the image of excellent Chinese enterprises.

According to incomplete statistics, nearly 30,000 visitors attended the China Pavilion during the exhibition, among whom over 9,000 were professional buyers. Exhibitors generally believed that the Nigerian market has huge potential and needs further development, and some participating enterprises have already established branches or offices in Lagos.

Many guests from organizations such as the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, the Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Nigerian Federation of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Mining, and the Nigerian Chinese Business and Trade Enterprises Association visited the China Pavilion during the exhibition and had enthusiastic exchanges with participating enterprises. The exhibition also received significant media attention. NTA2, NTA10 TV stations, Voice of Nigeria Radio, China Central Television (CCTV), Xinhua News Agency, China Radio International (CRI), and 27 media reporters from outlets such as 'Punch', 'The Guardian', 'Business Day', 'The Sun', 'The Nation', 'Saturday Newswatch', and 'NAN' provided follow-up reports on the 'China Pavilion'.

Nigeria Market Overview

Ø Population of 180 million, it is the most populous country in Africa with a huge consumer market. An OPEC member, it ranks first in Africa for oil reserves and production, and is also one of the world's top five liquefied natural gas exporters. 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.

Ø Rich in agricultural, forestry, and mineral products and other resources, but infrastructure is backward and the manufacturing base is weak. The government is improving infrastructure, and high-quality, low-cost Chinese goods are very popular locally, while the Nigerian government encourages Chinese enterprises to import Nigerian agricultural, forestry, and mineral products. Maritime trade accounts for nearly 70% of West Africa's total trade. 80% of Nigeria's commercial activities are concentrated in Lagos. As Nigeria's economic, financial, industrial, and logistics center, Lagos is the best stepping stone for enterprises to enter the West African market.

Registration Method:

Ø Exhibiting units are requested to carefully fill out the 'Exhibitor Application Form' for our company's domestic and international liaison and promotion, and booth application. Within one week after registration, please transfer a prepayment of RMB 20,000 per booth (9㎡) to the Zhenghe International Exhibition Company account, and fax the remittance slip to Zhenghe International Exhibition.

Ø After receiving the fee, we will fill out the official English exhibitor application form for the exhibitor, confirming the order of registration, and simultaneously apply for booths with the fair organizer based on the payment order. The fair organizer will determine the booth selection time order based on the enterprise's years of participation.

Ø For safety and for unified management abroad, all participating personnel are required to travel with the group.

Contact Information:

  Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

  Address: Room 906, Building 1, Xiangtai Plaza, No. 129 Yingxiongshan Road, Jinan City, Shandong Province (250002)

  Contact Person: Zhao Guoqiang

  Phone: 0531-82770547   18653115602

  Email: shandongzhenghe@126.com