SOUTH AFRICA AND CHINA STRENGTHEN TIES AHEAD OF CHINA SA MACHINEX 2024
JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in China for a state visit and to attend the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The two countries, China and South Africa, are seeking to deepen ties with each other. China has had a long history of collaboration with South Africa.
The China Homelife and Machinex Trade Fair – the largest exhibition of Chinese producers in South Africa – is just one of the ways the two nations have been partnering. The fair will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 24 to 26 September 2024. Running from 10:00 to 17:00 each day, the fair will showcase a range of high-quality Chinese products, from machinery, textiles, home appliances and building materials right through to new energy, household goods, beauty and consumer electronics.
Now in its eighth year, the China Homelife Trade Fair connects trade and business between China and South Africa. This eagerly anticipated event is a premier platform for qualified, leading Chinese exhibitors seeking to do business in Africa and professional local buyers in Africa seeking to import or do business with China. As the largest China sourcing event in Africa, it has welcomed visitors not only from South Africa but also from Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi.
In addition to Johannesburg, China Homelife takes place annually in 12 other cities worldwide.
Nearly 10,000 innovative, high-quality products will be featured at this year’s China Homelife South Africa fair, promising to have something of interest for everyone there. With nearly 500 exhibiting booths in one place, it provides an unparalleled opportunity for sourcing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), a business that creates parts or goods for other businesses to use in their products and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) products from Chinese regions.
Saki Mabhele, China Homelife South Africa’s Event Project Director, says this event is an excellent choice for importers, traders and buyers to source top-quality items directly from manufacturers at competitive prices. “It brings together significant players from major industries and enables visitors to view a large number of products to evaluate, compare, see demonstrations and ask detailed questions,” adds Mabhele. “China Homelife provides a platform for Chinese manufacturers to unveil new products, giving everyone in attendance the chance to know the latest market offerings and launches.”
Whether you are an importer or looking to import, this world-class expo is an ideal way to network and discover the most suitable and cost-effective products from suppliers. It also provides the opportunity to acquire new business ideas and learn about the importing process from China, while also being an effective platform to understand your industry’s competitive landscape.
China Homelife offers a great opportunity for South African importers and wholesalers to directly access the latest, cost-effective, most innovative products from China and cultivate long-term business relationships with industry leaders. Business owners, sourcing managers and supply chain officials will have the chance to engage with verified suppliers and manufacturers from China.
To ensure efficient networking and successful negotiations, China Homelife South Africa and its onsite Match-Making Programme will assist buyers in conducting business with the right exhibitors, helping them find products that best meet their business needs through prearranged meetings.
Additionally, the fair will feature workshops on alternative energy as part of addressing South Africa’s energy challenges.
Although entry is free for all visitors, pre-registering for fast-track entry and avoiding long queues is recommended.
The main product categories at the 2024 show will include:
Machinery, Energy, Household, Beauty, Home Appliances, Building Materials, Textiles and Garments and Consumer Electronics
By attending China Homelife, you are guaranteed a wide variety of the best quality products either to sell in your business or for your own use at home.