Guangzhou International Tea Industry Expo

The China (Guangzhou) International Tea Expo广州国际茶业博览会, known as the Guangzhou Tea Expo, is the only tea industry expo in Guangdong officially approved by the Ministry of Commerce of China. It aims to establish a global platform for tea trade and cultural exchange, promoting both the tea industry and tea culture internationally.

Key Features and Information:

Overview:

  • Objective: To create an international tea trade and cultural exchange platform and promote brand development in the tea industry.
  • Significance: The Guangzhou Tea Expo is considered the most influential tea expo in China, akin to the “Canton Fair” for the tea industry. It plays a critical role in guiding tea consumption, fostering international tea industry exchanges, and enhancing brand visibility.

2024 Guangzhou Tea Expo:

  • Spring Edition:
    • Dates: May 16-19, 2024
    • Location: Guangzhou·Pazhou·Canton Fair Exhibition Hall Area B
    • Highlights: The expo will feature tea-related exhibitions, including tea production and technology innovations, and will host the Menghai Tea King Festival and a high-quality development forum for the tea industry.
  • Autumn Edition:
    • Dates: November 21-24, 2024
    • Location: Guangzhou·Pazhou·Canton Fair Exhibition Hall Area B
    • Highlights: This edition will continue to focus on tea industry development, trade, and cultural exchange, with a broad range of tea-related products and activities.

Historical Overview:

  • 2006: The expo was approved and established, quickly becoming a significant event in the tea industry.
  • 2007: The expo was awarded “Most Media-Friendly Exhibition” and “Top 3 Industry Brand Exhibition Awards” in the tea category.
  • 2008: Despite the global financial crisis, the expo grew in scale and was recognized as “China’s Most Influential Brand Exhibition.”
  • 2009: The event was combined with the Guangzhou International Tea Culture Festival, expanding to 36,000 square meters and earning accolades as “China’s Largest Tea Expo” and “Global Tea Industry’s Top Exhibition.”
  • 2010: The expo moved to the Canton Fair’s Pazhou Complex, increasing its size to 50,000 square meters and featuring five specialized halls. It was referred to as the “Global Tea Industry’s Top Exhibition.”

Exhibition Scope:

  • Products: Tea leaves, tea accessories, tea beverages, tea foods, tea health products, tea crafts, tea furniture, tea packaging and design, tea technology, and more.
  • Services: Tea preservation and storage technology, tea market platforms, tea houses, tea media, and related sectors.

Recent Editions:

  • 2023 Spring: Held from May 25-28, with a scale of 40,000 square meters and over 300 quality exhibitors. The event saw a 16% increase in visitor attendance compared to the spring expo.
  • 2023 Autumn: The expo was held from November 27, attracting over 500 exhibitors and covering 80,000 square meters, with a notable increase in visitor numbers and media attention.

Venue and Access:

  • Location: Guangzhou·Pazhou·Canton Fair Exhibition Hall
  • Transportation: Accessible via Guangzhou Metro Line 8 (Pazhou Station, Exit B), multiple bus routes to Pazhou Bridge South, and various nearby parking facilities for drivers.

Overall Impact: The Guangzhou Tea Expo is a major platform for showcasing tea products and innovations, fostering trade and cultural exchange, and enhancing the visibility of tea brands in China and globally. It remains a key event for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.