Date: 26 Feb - 1 Mar 2009
Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center

With experience accumulated over the past six years, China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair - Shenzhen has developed into one of the most important international jewellery events in Eastern China in the first quarter of the year. Tremendous support was received from the jewellery industry for the 2008 edition, which attracted the participation of over 350 jewellery suppliers. They came from over 12 countries & regions, as diverse as Australia, China, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Japan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the US etc. The participation of Industry associations including the World Gold Council, the Tahitian Pearl Association Hong Kong and the Turkish Association of Jewellers is testament to the ongoing global importance and worldwide nature of the event.

Held from 26 February to 1 March 2009 at Shenzhen Exhibition Center, the Shenzhen Fair will be celebrating its seventh edition, once again providing an invaluable opportunity to meet your potential customers face-to-face and gather market intelligence. Join us now to grasp the opportunity for exploring new business!
Why Shenzhen?

Shenzhen - "City of Jewellery" in China Manufacturing, processing and trading centre for jewellery in China Thanks to Shenzhen's close proximity to Hong Kong and its vast low-cost labour pool, the jewellery industry in Shenzhen has grown rapidly in the past decade. It is now: the largest jewellery manufacturing and wholesale center supplying the domestic market in China the gemset gold jewellery manufacturing center for the domestic market the platinum jewellery production and gem polishing center in China One of the major jewellery manufacturing center for exports in China.

As the trading and outward processing production base for jewellery in China, Shenzhen accommodating over 2,000 jewellery manufacturers which contributes towards 70 percent of the country's jewellery export and is acclaimed as the "City of Jewellery" in China.

Event Profile

China International Gold Jewellery & Gem Fair- Shenzhen is one of the most important international jewellery events in Eastern China in the first quarter of the year. In 2008 show attracted the 350 jewellery suppliers over 12 countries. China International Gold Jewellery & Gem Fair- Shenzhen provides international suppliers and buyers in the jewellery trade with the best opportunity to build sales and business contacts in Shenzhen.

Visitor's Profile

Trade Visitors - Fine jewellery, diamonds, jadeite, pearls, gemstone & jewellery timepieces as well as equipment, packaging and technology manufacturers, importers, exporters & General Public.

Exhibitor's Profile

Profile of exhibit includes fashion jewellery, fashion jewellery materials and fashion accessories like watches, belts and buckles, scarves, shawls, handbags, beauty items and accessories, other ornaments and accessories.

Brand building to move upmarket

Spurred by strong economic growth, the retail market in China is becoming more mature and the industry rivalry is getting more intense. In a bid to move upmarket, jewellery enterprises are seeking ways to build up contacts and to establish their brand image to help them stay competitive. Compared with other cities in China, Shenzhen's jewellery firms show a greater awareness of brand building. As of 2006, 17 out of the 33 jewellery enterprises in China winning the "China Top Brand" awards are located in Shenzhen. This reflects the important role of Shenzhen as the marketing promotion platform for China's jewellery industry.

Notes for foreign exhibitors and visitors

Please remember that a travel visa is needed for all overseas visitors to mainland China. Visas should be obtained at the Chinese visa office in your own country prior to departure.

For exhibitors, please work with CMP Asia's Hong Kong office and its appointed freight forwarder to simplify the import/export arrangements with the Shenzhen customs authorities.

For visiting trade buyers, it is possible to visit the Fair for one day as the journey time to Shenzhen is only 35 minutes by train, or 45 minutes by bus. However, CMP Asia can recommend hotels to stay if you want to spend more time at the Fair to investigate more fully the potential of mainland Chinese suppliers. The Group will also recommend local translators to help you.

Organizer

CMP Asia Limited
17/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour,
Wanchai, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.).
Tel: +(852)-(2827)-6211/25161677
Fax: +(852)-(2827)-7831/28029934