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Numerous robots made their debut at this year’s second session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. The resilience and competitiveness of Chinese products continue to draw numerous international buyers, including many from the United States, despite concerns over short-term tariffs.
Zhihui Technology, a manufacturer specializing in professional robotic systems for commercial cleaning, reported securing potential orders exceeding 1 million CNY (approximately $140,400) during the first day of the fair. The company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Guo Wei, stated that they anticipate their exports will triple compared to last year.
The 138th Canton Fair opened yesterday in Guangzhou and runs until November 4th. More than 240,000 buyers from 218 countries and regions are attending, with over 32,000 companies showcasing their latest innovations.
Guo Wei noted that Zhihui Tech had signed around 2,000 export orders in the first half of the year, and the momentum has continued into the second half.
“Our primary markets include Europe, North America, East Asia, and Southeast Asia,” Guo explained. He added that US exports haven’t been significantly impacted by tariffs, partly because Chinese cleaning robots are sold at a much lower price than similar products distributed in the US, allowing American distributors to absorb some of the tariff costs.
A buyer from Miami, Abdelhamid Yousef, mentioned that this was his first time attending the Canton Fair. He plans to purchase robots capable of delivering food and parcels indoors. Yousef attributed the rising demand for such robots to restrictive immigration policies in the US, which have impacted local labor availability in the logistics sector.
Yousef emphasized that China’s robotics industry is a global leader due to its high-quality products, making collaborations with Chinese firms attractive despite uncertainties related to US tariffs.
Bi Cheng, a public relations manager at Pudu Technology, noted that demand abroad for delivery and cleaning robots remains strong, driven by high local labor costs. The Canton Fair attracts many international buyers with an actual need for these types of products.
Wu Jian, the overseas sales manager for Magic Atom, added that their robots and robotic dogs are mainly exported to European and American markets, with typical applications including factory handling, on-site inspections, and event exhibitions. He highlighted that nearly half of the company’s revenue comes from exports.
According to Guo Wei, China’s robotics sector benefits from a wealth of research and development talent capable of producing low-cost, innovative products through interdisciplinary technological integration. The country also has specialists in software, hardware, algorithms, and communications available to provide timely after-sales support for global customers.
Additionally, China’s robust supply chain offers a significant advantage. Guo Wei pointed out that approximately 95% of the components used in commercial cleaning robots can be sourced within the Pearl River Delta region. Suppliers in this area are able to respond swiftly to the needs of manufacturing companies within an hour.
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