China's Premier Leather Event as Popular as Ever

 

A total of 1,126 companies exhibited at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), China International Footwear Fair (CIFF) and Moda Shanghai, held over 3 - 5 September 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. It demonstrated, yet again, that this is by far the largest and most international leather industry event in China. The exhibitors came from 36 countries and regions, and there were 24 group pavilions, of which the majority (21) were in ACLE. Brazil, France, Korea and Taiwan had two pavilions each. More than a quarter (26%) of companies at ACLE were in the semi-finished and finished leather sector, almost 18% for process chemicals and dyes, some 12% for tanning machinery, over 11% for hides and skins and a similar number for man-made leather. Footwear dominated at CIFF and Moda Shanghai with over 50% of exhibiting companies, with handbags and leathergoods representing almost 20%. Buyer Numbers Reach All Time High The total number of buyers for the three fairs was up also, at 15,755, which was a record number for the exhibition and demonstrates just how effective this event is as a gateway into the China market for both local and international companies. Most, 13,893, were from Mainland China. A further breakdown of buyer numbers revealed that almost 42% came from the Shanghai district, almost 19% from Zhejiang, over 10% from Jiangsu and around 10% from Guangdong . Buyers generally praised the organisation of the exhibition, approved of the way it was laid out, and its size and comprehensive coverage. Suya Yuan, B.A.G Trading Co. Ltd, China - Buyer at Moda Shanghai, Looking for Luggage Products "There are many good quality Chinese exhibitors here with their products in affordable price range. This exhibition is very well organised." Cheng Zuqing, Goodbaby Child Products Co Ltd, China - Buyer at ACLE "This is the sixth time I have visited this fair. There is a full range of exhibits and exhibitors, as well as a good setting of the exhibition halls. The quality of exhibitors is very good." Chu Yu Feng, Zhengzhou Hengtian Chemical & Trade Co Ltd, China - Buyer at ACLE "All China Leather Exhibition is professionally arranged with detailed product sectorisation. The exhibition is international and I had the chance to see many products from different countries. The range of leather products on offer is remarkably comprehensive." Chen Jian Ren, Wenzhou Renhe Leather Company Limited, China - Buyer at ACLE "This exhibition is getting better and better from year to year in terms of the increasing number of quality and quantity of exhibitors, as well as product variety. I can find the products I am looking for in this exhibition." Exhibitors Provide Good Feedback Mr Burt Pi, Sales Manager of Sappi Warren, the USA company specialised in release paper, said that the fair was very successful for Sappi Warren as they had received many new contacts and their stand had been busy since the first day.  He believed that ACLE was growing and is a fair that they cannot afford to miss. Mr William Greene, the President of Union Specialties, the USA chemical company said that ACLE was the only show they were participating in and they found it very fruitful. They have been exhibiting for 5 years and will definitely continue in subsequent years. Mr Zhang Jian Hua, the Chief Representative Business Unit Manager (Leather) of the German Chemical company Zschimmer & Schwarz said that ACLE was for them the most important show and their only meeting point in China.  He says it was a must for all chemical companies to participate in this exhibition. Ms Wendy Mak, General Manager of Cabot (Asia) Ltd, admitted that she was pleasantly surprised at the response from buyers. "Surprisingly, very good response for us. Our booth was always packed with buyers. Possibly it is because our own designed booth attracted attention."     DIARY NOTE: ACLE, CIFF and Moda Shanghai will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, from 2 - 4 September 2009. For fair details, please contact: Ms Perrine Ardouin, Senior Event Manager, APLF Limited 17/F China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel  : (852) 2827 6211   Fax  : (852) 2827 7831 Email  : perrine@cmpasia.com Website : http://www.aplf.com For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Jean Lai, Senior Marketing Communications Executive, APLF Limited 17/F China Resources Building,  26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel  : (852) 2827 6211  Fax  : (852) 2827 7831 Email  : jeanlai@cmpasia.com Website : www.aplf.com  -  End  - Appendix: Post Show Key Facts All China Leather Exhibition, China International Footwear Fair and Moda Shanghai 2008 (3 - 5 September 2008) A.  Exhibitors Profile Total Number of Exhibiting Companies    1,126 - ACLE: 876 - CIFF and Moda Shanghai: 250 No. of Exhibiting Countries and Regions    36 - ACLE: 34 Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay and USA - CIFF and Moda Shanghai: 7 Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan Group Pavilions       24 - ACLE: 21 Australia (1), Brazil (2), Egypt (1), Ethiopia (1), France (2), Germany (1), India (1), Italy (1), Japan (1), Korea (2), Mexico (1), Pakistan (1), Spain (1), Taiwan (2), Thailand (1), Turkey (1) and USA (1) - CIFF and Moda Shanghai: 3 Bangladesh (1), Japan (1), Taiwan (1) Percentage Breakdown by Product Sectors of the Number of Exhibitors in ACLE 2008  Product Sector  Percentage  Hides & Skins  11.3%  Semi-finished Leather or Finished Leather  26.0%  Exotic Leather  0.5%   Man-made Leather  11.0%  Synthetic / Natural Materials  3.8%  Process Chemical & Dyes  17.6%  Components & Accessories  6.7%  Equipment & Tools  2.7%  Tanning Machinery  12.3%  Shoe Machinery  2.5%  Technology e.g. CAD-CAM System  0.3%  Business Solutions  0.1%  Testing & Consulting  0.2%  Trade Press  2.1%  Trade Associations                                        2.9%               Total  100% Percentage Breakdown by Product Sectors of the Number of Exhibitors in CIFF and Moda Shanghai 2008  Product Sector  Percentage  Footwear  54.4%  Handbags and Leathergoods  19.2%  Travelware  1.2%  Fashion Accessories  7.2%  Garment  8.4%  Others  8.0%  Trade Associations                                        1.6%          Total  100%       B. Visitors Attendance & Profile Total Number of Visitors      15,755 Number of Visitors from Mainland China    13,893 Number of Visitors from the Rest of the World,    1,862 including Hong Kong and Taiwan Percentage of Visitors from Mainland China by Provinces / Regions  Province / Region  Percentage  Shanghai  41.9%  Zhejiang  18.7%  Jiangsu  10.5%  Guangdong  9.7%  Shandong  3.5%  Hebei  3.1%  Beijing  2.3%  Fujian  2.2%  Henan  1.6%  Tianjin   1.0%  Others                                                      5.4%              Total  100% If you wish to contribute to the APLF News, with your experiences in the industry, your observations, or general thoughts on the direction the industry is going, we would like to hear from you. Email: aplf-news@aplf.com How long has your company been attending APLF? If you wish to be involved in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of APLF, we would like to hear from you. Email: aplf-news@aplf.com. Subject Headline: APLF 25th Anniversary