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The show will kick off in Shanghai on August 21st, showcasing to the audience the most ground breaking developments of the pet industry in Asia and beyond.
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PRESS RELEASE – Shanghai, August 13, 2024
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The final countdown for Pet Fair Asia 2024 has begun!
The show will kick off in Shanghai on August 21st, showcasing to the audience the most ground breaking developments of the pet industry in Asia and beyond
The 26th edition of Pet Fair Asia - leading international pet show in Asia Pacific – will open its doors at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 21st to 25th of August 2024 for its largest edition up to date. An all-time record of 300,000 sqm exhibiting space will be occupied by over 2,500 exhibitors, who will showcase the recent innovations in all types of pet products and services. Already fully opened and eager to do business with the rest of the world, China remains one of the most important hubs in the pet industry, on both supply and demand sides.
“We are thrilled to bring to the audience this year the largest Pet Fair Asia edition up to date. The continuous growth of our show is a true testimonial of the pet industry’s prosperity in China and the entire Asian region and the important role that our platform plays in supporting this growth." – said David Zhong, Founder of Pet Fair Asia. "Asia has already taken the lead in many innovative aspects related to the industry. There is no better B2B platform in the region that captives all of them at once, in such a large scale. The show is a true barometer for the future trends and developments in the Asian pet industry.”- concluded Zhong.
PET FAIR ASIA 2024 IN FIGURES
The 2500 exhibitors of Pet Fair Asia 2024 will represent more than 10,000 domestic and international pet industry brands showcased across 17 indoor halls. Five halls will be dedicated to pet products & accessories, five to pet food, three halls will host all international exhibitors and country pavilions, two halls will be dedicated to cats, two to healthcare and veterinary and 1 to small animals, reptiles and aquarium. In addition, 7 outdoor halls will be built this year for the debut of the first edition of Pet Fair Asia SUPPLY, a co-located show where over 600 exhibitors will exhibit the entire supply chain and the production line, from food ingredients, food processing and machinery to packaging machinery and equipment, packaging materials and design, testing equipment, label, OEM/OBM/ODM.
An estimated number of over 100,000 pet industry professionals, coming from China and over 80 other countries is expected to visit the event this year. Supported also by the waiving of visas for many major countries around the world, the show has experienced an unprecedent online registration number from international visitors. Organizers are also hosting more than 100 handpicked international buyers coming from 15 different countries. Part of them are also delegations from the USA, India, Malaysia, organized in partnership with regional industry associations and partners. The hosted buyers will be guided through personalized visits at the booths of 40 exhibitors and engage in over 200 matchmaking meetings. The buyers will also attend organized visits to local pet shops and pet hospitals for a first-hand experience of the local practices and consumption behaviors.
PROMOTING COMMUNICATION AND EXCHANGE IN THE INDUSTRY – EVENTS IN PROGRAM
Pet Fair Asia has always put an important focus on being not only a trading platform, but also a reference point for education, information and know-how exchange in Asia’s pet industry. For this purpose, more than 40 concurrent events are put in place to enhance attendees' experience and create more content and networking opportunities.
Among these events, International Pet industry Summit (IPIS)—Asia CEO Summit, stands out as a flagship conference, widely recognized as one of the most important in China’s pet market. Already in its 13th edition, it will take place on the day before the show opening under the theme “Navigate through new business cycle”. IPIS will gather together C-level management of some of the most important international players in the industry and will see 25 Chinese and international speakers and panelists actively participate in various discussions.
Ms. Jin Liu, Senior Research Analyst of China Pet Care Industry at Euromonitor International, world’s leading independent provider of strategic market research, will provide highlights on Asia Pacific pet market during IPIS. For this occasion, Liu said: “In recent years, China’s pet care market has steadily grown, with more pet-owning households and pet population. This growth supports the pet care market. As the bond between humans and pets strengthens, consumers are increasingly focused on pet health and nutrition. Pet Fair Asia and IPIS offer a valuable opportunity for Euromonitor to emphasize the significance of pets in consumers’ lives, opening up new avenues for business innovation and brand differentiation.”
The panel of esteemed speakers at IPIS include, among others, also Michael Lou (Chairman of World Pet Association - WPA), Yuehong Zhang (Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group Hong Kong), Juan Xu (General Manager at Royal Canin China), Nicole An (Corporate Affairs Director at Mars Pet Nutrition China), Gustavo Zenaide (Vice President of Pet & Animal Wellbeing at ADM), Matthew Robert Koss (Founder at Primal Pet Foods).
Asia Pet Food Summit is another important event that will take place on the first day of the show. It will bring together pet food experts from around the world and release the global recent trends in the pet food business, analyze pet owner consumption changes and explore new generation of pet food technology and innovative product ideas. Among the speakers and panelists will be also Alexander Blamberg (Director of the Agricultural Trade Office – ATO, USDA) Hellen Zhang (Head of Marketing at Nestlé Purina, China), Julian Dirks (Chief Science Officer at ZIWI Limited). Other events to highlight are Asia Pet Hospital Management Conference, International Veterinarian Science Conference, Asia Pet E-commerce Conference, and China Pet Supply Chain Forum & Matchmaking Meetings
Visitors’ online registration for the 26th edition of PET FAIR ASIA will stay open until August 16th, 2024. Admittance for pre-registered visitors is free.
For more information about the show visit: www.petfairasia.com
To register as a visitor: https://ali6.infosalons.com.cn/reg/pfash24/app/#/?lang=en-US
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.
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