Pet Fair Asia 2024 prepares to welcome a growing number of international buyers in Shanghai this August

PRESS RELEASE – Shanghai, June 11th, 2024

Pet Fair Asia 2024 prepares to welcome a growing number of international buyers in Shanghai this August

The 26th edition of the leading pet show in Asia Pacific, scheduled to take place in Shanghai from 21st to 25th of August 2024, continuous to receive a positive response from both ends of the supply chain. 2500 + exhibitors are expected to showcase the most groundbreaking products in the pet industry in 300,000sqm of gross exhibiting space, the largest scale up to date. According to the progress of the online visitor registration system, opened just over a month ago, it is expected, in particular, a considerable increase on the international visitor participation compared to the 2023 edition. Pet Fair Asia’s goal is to encourage and facilitate the participation of the international professionals in a unique platform which brings together the vast opportunities that the Asian markets offer to the industry.

The young age of the pet owners in China creates a demand for smart and sophisticated gadgets. Long known for innovations and fast adaption of products to the consumption needs and trends, China has already taken a lead in the pet products business as well. All these innovations and cutting-edge technologies can be witnessed an experienced at Pet Fair Asia, making it an important hub for the worldwide pet businesses. The show is the largest and most comprehensive B2B event in China which provides a wide range of outsourcing solutions for all the pet businesses around the world.

Building on the success of the 2023 edition, the show has launched, again this year, the International Hosted Buyer program – a special hospitality package tailored for independent buyers who satisfy various criteria. Visitors interested to explore this opportunity can obtain more information here
https://www.petfairasia.com/en/pet-fair-asia-2023-hosted-buyers-program/

A part from hand-picked buyers selected from the applications via the program, various group international delegations will also be hosted this year, for tailored business matchings, networking opportunities and enhanced experience. Coming from Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, Europe and more, these delegations are put together in partnership with regional industry stakeholders, associations and international media partners.

Asia, in general, and China, in particular, are important sourcing markets for the pet businesses. The Chinese government continuous its open approach to strengthen the international partnerships and enhance mutual trade. In particular, the waiving of entry visas for passport holders of important markets such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and others, has further facilitated the participation of international players at the trade events in China.

For more information about the show visit: www.petfairasia.com

Media Contact:

Ms. Winnie Zhu – GLOBUS EVENTS
Tel: +86 21 6195 6046
Email: winnie.zhu@globusevents.com

About Pet Fair Network:

Community
apa (Asia Pet Alliance): Founded in 2019, apa is an innovative platform powered by associations, societies, companies and individual professionals of the pet industry in Asia. It focuses on the China pet industry and, at the same time, aims to unite the entire Asian pet market, with the purpose to establish common norms for the industry and promote its growth and healthy development.

Events
Pet Fair Asia South East Asia 2024 (3rd edition, 30 October-01 November) – Bangkok International Trade & Exhibitions Center (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand. The International Pet Industry Trade Hub in Southeast Asia. The show is co-organized in partnership with VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
Pet Fair Asia South China 2024 (8th edition, 06-08 December) – Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Shenzhen, China. The event supports the development of pet industry manufacturers, brands and distributors in China’s southern provinces.
Pet Fair Asia Beijing 2025 (4th edition, March 2025) – Beijing National Convention Centre, Beijing, China. The event supports the development of pet industry manufacturers, brands and distributors in northern China.

Publications
“Blue Book of the Pet Industry”: Annually published by apa, “Blue Book of the Pet Industry” has gained extensive industry recognition and dissemination and has become a must-read report for pet industry professionals as well. The book has been translated into English for distribution in overseas pet markets, with the purpose to assist the continuous integration of China’s pet industry into the global academia and researches.