Activity levels high at Guangzhou shoe show
Despite struggling over the last couple of years because of the economic downturn, Shoes & Leather Guangzhou seems to have made a recovery this year.
According to industry experts the show, held June 1-3, continues to be one of the premier leather industry exhibitions in China after 20 years of exhibitions. Activity took place right until the trade fair closed and even bad weather on day two did not act as a deterrent.
A number of international exhibitors participated at the event; however the vast majority were domestic companies and many of the international firms were represented by local staff or agents. Nevertheless, there seemed to be more companies this year from other parts of China, especially from the centre and north. Many were large organisations involved in leather, footwear and chemical manufacture.
