Visit suppliers in China with clearer planning and follow-up
Prestige Sourcing helps importers prepare for trade shows and factory visits in China, compare suppliers properly and turn meetings into practical next steps. We can help before, during and after your visit so you are not walking halls, collecting catalogues and business cards without a clear plan.
This service is useful for buyers visiting Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Yiwu or other sourcing hubs who want supplier research, product questions, factory follow-up, sample coordination, price comparison and shipping preparation handled in a more organised way.
- Trade show preparation
- Supplier meeting follow-up
- Factory visit coordination
NZ-owned
Shenzhen Based
Supplier Coordination
Sourcing to Shipping
How we help
Before the visit
We can help shortlist relevant fairs, map supplier targets, prepare product questions, clarify MOQ and sample requirements, and plan which suppliers or factories are worth visiting. This saves time before you arrive and helps avoid spending days speaking to suppliers that are not a serious fit.
During supplier contact
During supplier contact, we help keep the discussion focused on product specifications, pricing structure, sample timing, packaging, compliance questions, production capability and next steps. The aim is to leave each meeting with useful information, not vague promises.
After the meeting
After the meeting, we can help organise supplier follow-up, compare options, request samples, clarify pricing, check product details and connect the next step with purchasing support, quality control or freight planning where needed.
Who trade show and factory visit support is for
This service is for business owners and importers visiting China or Hong Kong to meet suppliers, compare factories, source new product ranges or improve an existing supply chain.
Major trade shows we can help around
Canton Fair, Guangzhou: China’s major general trade fair, normally held twice a year in spring and autumn across three phases. The spring fair usually runs around mid-April to early May, and the autumn fair usually runs around mid-October to early November. Different phases cover electronics, machinery, home products, gifts, consumer goods, textiles and more.
Global Sources Hong Kong: usually held at AsiaWorld-Expo in the April and October sourcing seasons, with shows commonly covering consumer electronics, mobile electronics, smart home, lifestyle, fashion, gifts and related product categories.
HKTDC Hong Kong trade fairs: these include Hong Kong Electronics Fair, Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Hong Kong Houseware/Home InStyle, Hong Kong International Lighting Fair, Toys & Games Fair, Baby Products Fair, Watch & Clock Fair and other category-specific shows. Many run in January, April and October depending on the product category.
Yiwu Market and Yiwu fairs: useful for small goods, general merchandise, accessories, packaging, promotional products and lower-MOQ product discovery.
Shenzhen and South China shows: useful for electronics, hardware, packaging, machinery, components, eCommerce products and supplier visits around the Pearl River Delta.
Dates and show categories change each year, so we recommend checking the official organiser schedule before booking travel. We can help you work out which fair or supplier visit is actually relevant, then connect show follow-up with purchasing support, quality control or freight where needed.
How visit support works
- Clarify your target products, categories and supplier requirements before travel
- Identify relevant trade shows, halls, supplier types or factory visit opportunities
- Prepare product, pricing, sample, packaging and MOQ questions before meetings
- Compare supplier responses after the show so follow-up is organised
- Connect promising suppliers with sampling, purchasing, QC and freight planning
Related services
Supplier visits often lead into sourcing, purchasing support, product checks and freight planning.
Trade show and factory visit FAQs
Which China trade shows are worth visiting?
It depends on the product. Canton Fair is broad and useful for many categories, while Global Sources and HKTDC shows in Hong Kong can be stronger for electronics, gifts, home, lifestyle, lighting, toys, baby products and category-specific sourcing. Yiwu is useful for small goods and general merchandise. Shenzhen is useful for electronics, hardware and product development supply chains.
When are the main China and Hong Kong trade show seasons?
The biggest sourcing windows are usually April and October. Canton Fair is normally held in spring and autumn across three phases. Global Sources and many HKTDC shows also cluster around April and October, while some categories, such as toys and baby products, are commonly early in the year. Always confirm dates with the official organiser before booking travel.
Can you help if I am already going to Canton Fair or Hong Kong?
Yes. We can help before you travel with planning and supplier questions, then help after the show with supplier follow-up, sample requests, product comparison, purchasing support and shipment preparation.
Can you visit factories or suppliers if I am not in China?
Where practical, we can help with supplier follow-up, factory visit coordination or third-party support. The right approach depends on the product, location, supplier and what you need checked.
Planning a China supplier visit?
Tell us what you are visiting for and we can help you plan the next step.