The 137th China Export-Import Merchandise Fair is being held in Guangzhou. Journalists have found that Chinese pet export companies are looking for new growth points in the “it” economy, providing better and more creative products for global pet lovers, and developing intellectual and environmental concepts.
Light-quantitative design, assembly of simple large space pet cages, 15-metre rapid zipper installation, foldable pet bed, easy-to-transport, multi-scene pet fences... “Commitants in Europe and the United States like to drive outside, these designs allow pets to share their pleasures with their owners.” Zhejiang Tepson Industrial Group Ltd., product manager Zhang Hinghuo, pet cause, in which the transparent version of the pet cart was designed for dog travel and was welcomed by overseas buyers.
“For overseas markets, companies have branches in major export markets and local designers are hired to design products that match local market requirements.” According to Zhang Xinghu, intellectualization and branding are future trends in pet supplies, while products will be more disaggregated to meet the needs of different client groups, “especially overall branding, and I think the future needs to be built in depth”.
“This smart cat sand basin supports remote control of mobile phones and self-cleansing; once a cat is found inside, the machine will automatically stop and keep the cat safe.” According to Wu Tao, manager of the European department of Hangzhou Zenitian Petty Supplies Co. Ltd., the cat basin has achieved technological breakthrough improvements, has sensory functions, can be automatically cleaned up after the cat leaves, and has a large capacity and is of interest to the offshore market.
U Tao indicated that, at present, there are more buyers in Europe, Europe and Asia and the Pacific and that electronic cat sand products are particularly favoured. In his view, the bottom line of the Chinese pets industry was its size, its relatively high share in the global market and its decreasing dependence on the single market. In the future, products will focus more on practical, innovative and close to pet habits and needs.
The deepening of the concept of environmental protection is also an important direction in the development of the pets industry. “We have found that in recent years consumer awareness of the environment has increased and demand has increased, and that smart deodorant mixed sands are products tailored for `green pet' people.” Shibo, director of the exhibit of Jiangsu Jung Ho Petty Supplies Ltd., poured mixed sands into the transparency lab and, with natural active charcoal and bioenzymes technology, was adsorbed at short notice. “The effects were immediately visible, and a number of buyers had expressed their intention to cooperate on the spot. Two European firms had signed a test order for over $200,000.”
When the demand for pet care moves from mere emotional companionship to comprehensive protection of the quality of pet life, the monitoring of pet health becomes the core thrust of many enterprises. At this wide-ranging meeting, Tianjin City focused on the introduction of a health-monitoring urine pad with a built-in PH test, showing different colours based on the alkaline nature of the pet's urine and timely monitoring of the condition.
At the Hangzhou Sky Supply Chain Management Ltd. exhibition, the main sales of pet clothing. “This pet sweater, with Christmas elements, is especially suitable for the markets of the US and the US.” The company's operator, Zhang Jing Jing Jing, is now more like a family member to humans, “consumers are concerned with comfort, quality, buyers are inclined to choose better fabric, and demand for pet clothing is expected to increase at Christmas”.