RESOURCE / PUBLIC SOURCE RECORD
Norway Pavilion and the Aquaculture Trade Mission Tour at China Fisheries & Seafood EXPO 2024
- Pavilion and aquaculture trade mission were tied to the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, 30 October–1 November 2024, at Hongdao Exhibition Center, Qingdao. Contact: Lin Li (lin.li@innovasjonnorge.no). Industry links: aquaculture/fisheries and agritech/food production. The page calls it the largest seafood trade event in a major global seafood market and cites a forecast of 1,600 exhibitors and 49,600 m² of show space. No exhibitor/attendee roster, detailed mission schedule or recording is included in the page inspected.
- Pavilion stand estimate: NOK 7,500–8,500 per m², with a 9 m² minimum; final price depended on participating-company numbers and the completed stand design. The fee was intended to cover pavilion direct costs. It included stand space, construction/assembly/removal, walls/spotlights/carpet/table/chairs, daily cleaning, exhibitor pass(es), joint Norwegian branding and online marketplace entry, plus access to a lounge with light snacks/soft drinks. Participants covered travel, lodging and additional equipment; individual graphics printing/mounting were excluded but could be ordered from the stand builder.
- The event page cites China seafood imports of US$19 billion in 2022 and a 15% rise in the first half of 2023, with China projected to become the second-largest seafood importer. The Norway Pavilion was presented as a platform for promotion, matchmaking and networking for seafood and seafood-technology firms. The trade mission aimed to explain China’s aquaculture needs and connect Norwegian technology providers with Chinese customers/partners. Links provided to the official CFSE site and Innovation Norway’s separate trade-mission registration/programme page. ESG and responsible-business due-diligence conditions applied.