Green and low-carbon products are drawing significant attention from global buyers at the ongoing 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair.
The 139th edition of the fair is placing a strong emphasis on "innovation, green development, and intelligence". A total of 1.023 million green products, accounting for 22 percent of the total exhibits, are on display.
During the first phase of the fair from April 15 to 19, a wide range of green and low-carbon products, including new energy vehicles, energy storage batteries, and photovoltaic modules, are showcased.
Many exhibitors have upgraded from offering single products to providing comprehensive solutions for various scenarios, effectively meeting the global demand for energy transition.
"Motorcycle is a very well used way of transport. Particularly today we were surprised to find new technology applied to motorcycle, that is the hybrid. So we think this will be very attractive for our consumers in Uruguay," said Bermúdez del Barrio, a purchaser from Uruguay interested in hybrid motor bikes.
The fair is also hosting a series of new product launches to help make green trade a new driver for foreign trade growth.
The fair opened on Wednesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou and will run through May 5, with a record number of more than 32,000 participating enterprises.
Held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou since its founding in 1957, the Canton Fair is seen as a barometer of China's foreign trade.
Green low-carbon products take center stage at 139th Canton Fair
Traditional manufacturers are securing growing global orders at the ongoing Canton Fair through technological innovation, green transformation, and smart upgrades, showcasing the fresh vitality of China's manufacturing sector.
Held in Guangzhou, southern China, the 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) runs from April 15 to May 5 in three five-day phases.
The first phase, running from April 15 to 19, is themed "advanced manufacturing." It features 19 exhibition areas in five major sections, including electronics and home appliances, and industrial manufacturing.
Over 12,000 enterprises are showcasing their products characterized by high-end intelligence, green and low-carbon technologies.
At the fair, a high-end smart home appliance maker from Foshan, Guangdong Province is presenting its latest products equipped with new technologies, drawing significant interest and inquiries from buyers.
"We are integrating both intelligent and green development. AI-powered technology helps improve the energy efficiency of our air conditioners. We also hope to leverage the Canton Fair as a platform to showcase our products," said exhibitor Yu Fangwen.
A buyer from Uzbekistan showed strong interest in the company's energy-efficient smart air conditioner that monitors carbon dioxide levels in real time, and placed an order for 85,000 units.
"We are the largest home appliance company in Uzbekistan. We came here to source products for the upcoming peak sales season, especially air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. We think highly of the Canton Fair because we come here twice every year and always find many new products," the buyer said.
In the engineering machinery section, new-energy forklifts have become a key highlight, with lithium-powered counterbalance forklifts and electric warehouse forklifts accounting for the majority of exhibits.
Compared with conventional fuel-powered forklifts, new energy models feature lower energy consumption, zero emissions and lower noise, while also offering fast charging, long battery life, and safe, stable performance, fully aligning with the global trend toward intelligent, green, and low-carbon industrial development.
"We use China's highly mature and advanced technologies in lithium batteries, electric motors and electronic control systems for new energy equipment. This is our third consecutive year attending the Canton Fair, and we believe this platform helps connect us with the world and the future," said exhibitor Hu Zhu.
Green, smart upgrades boost orders for traditional manufacturers at Canton Fair
