The First China International Consumer Products Expo, or Hainan Expo, will be held in Haikou from May 7-10. During the Expo, six major events will be held, including the opening ceremony and themed forum, as well as quite a number of new product launches, supplier / purchaser pairing, industry promotions, and other supporting activities. The Expo will bring together premium domestic and international consumer goods, linking domestic and international economic flows, and better meeting consumer demands for quality products and services.

The First China International Consumer Products Expo will cover a total of 80,000 square meters of exhibition space, and is expected to be the largest premium consumer goods expo in the Asia Pacific area. The International Exhibition Area will cover 60,000 square meters, a total of 75% of the exhibition space, and will be divided into five main areas: Fashion Life, Jewelry, Food & Supplements, Hospitality & Professional Services, and Comprehensive Services. 648 companies and 1,193 products from 69 countries and regions will participate, with Switzerland serving as the Guest Country of Honor of the first Hainan Expo.

The Domestic Exhibition Area will cover 20,000 square meters and include products from all across China, as well as independent delegations from Xiamen and Dalian. Local premium consumer goods as well as time-honored brands will take part.

The Expo has attracted a large number of purchasing agencies from across the country. The much-anticipated event is expected to welcome more than 20,000 purchasing agencies and 200,000 visitors from China and around the world.

Special duty-free Hainan Expo policies are being formulated for imported exhibition items that meet certain conditions. Sales of these products during the exhibition period will enjoy duty-free benefits, as well as other related policies which will be introduced in the near future.