Pet Fair Asia 2011

SHANGHAI, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --

Update on Chinese pet industry

Recent changes in Chinese pet legislation will make China a bigger potential market for the pet industry. According to the newly approved regulations, the annual dog license fee in Shanghai will be lowered from EUR 215 to EUR 32 a year.

Expanding Chinese pet market

- Hundreds of quality manufacturers: in Zhejiang area only, nearly one thousand factories are OEM suppliers. With their excellent quality and competitive prices, the Chinese pet products suppliers have won the favor of international buyers.

- Tremendous consumer market: China's pet population has grown by a remarkable 28% in five years. The experts predict that sales of pet food and products will reach nearly USD 1.5 billion (Euro 1 billion) in the near future. (from Shanghai pet industry association)

Asia's Premier Pet Trade Fair with 13 Years of Success

The 14th Edition of Pet Fair Asia 2011 will be held from 24-27 September 2011 at Shanghai Everbright Exhibition Center. As Asia's premier pet trade fair, it promises to be its largest installment ever. With over 500 exhibitors (including 20% overseas exhibitors) and nearly 30,000 sqm of gross exhibit space, offering 10,000 expected trade visitors a unique onsite experience and the chance to get first-hand insights of new products and sourcing trends. Pet Fair Asia presents an unsurpassed gateway to find ideal trade channels and business partners to tap into the fast-growing pet industry in China. www.petfairasia.com

New venue with larger scale

In order to match the exponential growth rate of the exhibition, Pet Fair Asia will move to the Shanghai Everbright Exhibition Center (SEEC). The larger-scaled venue includes three levels of exhibition halls and one outside pavilion.

Meet hundreds of Chinese manufactures and source the most Cost-effective products

More than 500 exhibitors will present their innovative products and services at the 30,000 sqm show at Shanghai Everbright Exhibition Center.

Key players' annual grand meeting in China pet industry

The hundreds of Chinese major pet manufactures and retailers who participate in Pet Fair Asia each year represent the broadest range of products and services for the pet industry at extremely competitive prices, a one-stop powerful sourcing platform for local and international buyers

Matchmaking service & Hosted Buyer Program for professional visitors

In order to facilitate an efficient visit, Pet Fair Asia offers special matchmaking service. Buyers are able to preview the participant list and arrange meetings with selected exhibitors ahead of the show through the online system, an efficient tool to prepare and optimize a visit to the show

Meanwhile the hosted buyer program is also open to professional buyers, for an efficient and accurate visiting in Pet Fair Asia. Qualified Hosted Buyers (candidates can apply via the show's website) will receive:

• 3 nights free stay in Shanghai 4 stars hotel during exhibition period
• VIP treatment
• Complimentary Show directory

Facts & Figures for Pet Fair Asia (from 2007-2010)

Join us in Shanghai and expand your business into the growing Chinese market!

Pet Fair Asia is organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia

SOURCE VNU Exhibitions Asia