FISHEX GUANGZHOU

About the fair

Fishex Guangzhou, the most professional fisheries exhibition in South China, is dedicated to building an international platform for the fisheries and aquaculture industries to display products, trade and exchange information. It combines procurement deals, product showcases and technical forums, and is a leading platform for global producers, processors and traders of high-quality fish products to enter the Chinese market and grow their international share. Highlights: an event specifically for buyers and suppliers of frozen and fresh seafood, aquaculture and more; a fisheries cold-chain summit running in the same period; and a must-attend B2B platform — an international, professional fish and seafood exhibition.

Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.