# Expo desk: we walk India and China trade fairs for you

> Brief SourceSquid to walk any trade fair in India or China: named supplier shortlist, booth photos, prices, samples and a daily WhatsApp report. USD 290 a day.

Source: https://sourcesquid.co/services/expo-desk/

Sourcing · Expo desk

# Your eyes on the floor, your brief in our hands.

Expo desk sends our Bengaluru or Ningbo team to any trade fair in India or China with your brief. You get a named supplier shortlist, booth photos and prices, samples and a daily WhatsApp report. USD 290 per person-day.

[Brief us for a fair](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/#brief) [See the fair calendar](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/)

USD 290
    per person-day

Daily
    WhatsApp report

31
    fairs on our calendar

**SourceSquid Expo desk** Day 1 · on the floor

Example

**Day 1 wrap-up.** 14 booths visited, 6 match your spec. Shortlist and photos below.

**Price points, FOB**

  * Supplier 1 _USD 3.10_
  * Supplier 2 _USD 3.45_
  * Supplier 3 _USD 3.80_

MOQ 3,000 pcs · illustrative prices

3 samples collected. Shipping to you on Friday.18:42 ✓✓

Great. Can you ask Supplier 2 about a second colour?18:47

What you get

## The whole fair, without the flight.

  * **Named supplier shortlist** With contacts, so you can follow up directly.
  * **Booth photos and videos** Products, finishes and displays, as you would see them yourself.
  * **Price points** Quoted prices and minimum orders, recorded booth by booth.
  * **Samples collected and shipped** Picked up at the fair and sent to you in one parcel.
  * **Daily WhatsApp report** What we saw, what stood out and what we plan for tomorrow.
  * **Your language at the booth** English, Hindi, Tamil, Mandarin and six more languages.

Coming up

## The next fairs on our calendar.

[See the full calendar ](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/)

  * [ **11** Oct 11–21 Oct 2026 **Global Sources HK** Hong Kong, China ](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/global-sources-hong-kong-october-2026/)
  * [ **13** Oct 13–16 Oct 2026 **HK Electronics Fair autumn** Hong Kong, China ](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/hk-electronics-fair-autumn-2026/)
  * [ **13** Oct 13–17 Oct 2026 **IHGF Delhi Fair autumn** Greater Noida (Delhi NCR), India ](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/ihgf-delhi-fair-autumn-2026/)
  * [ **15** Oct 15 Oct – 4 Nov 2026 **Canton Fair autumn** Guangzhou, China ](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/canton-fair-autumn-2026/)

How it works

## Your brief in our hands, your shortlist in yours.

  1. 01

### You brief us

Pick the fair, tell us what you want from it and how many days to cover.

You receivePlan and fixed quote in one working day
  2. 02

### We prepare

We read the exhibitor list against your brief and book meetings with the best matches.

You receiveTarget booth list
  3. 03

### We walk the floor

Booth visits, prices, photos and videos, in the local language.

You receiveDaily WhatsApp report
  4. 04

### You choose

A named shortlist with contacts and price points, and your samples.

You receiveShortlist and samples

Starting price

**USD 290** per person-day

Included

  * Brief agreed in advance
  * Exhibitor research and booth list
  * Booth visits and supplier meetings
  * Photos, videos and price points
  * Daily WhatsApp report
  * Named supplier shortlist with contacts

Billed at cost

  * Travel and hotels outside Bengaluru and Ningbo
  * Sample charges from exhibitors
  * Courier for your samples

[Brief us for a fair](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/#brief)

Who it is for

## Built for teams like yours.

  * 01

**Buyers who cannot travel**

See the fair through our eyes, every evening.

  * 02

**Brands scouting a new category**

Meet many suppliers at once and find the few worth a visit.

  * 03

**Teams comparing prices**

Price points from many booths, recorded the same way.

  * 04

**Buyers visiting in person**

A second pair of hands, a translator and factory days after the fair.

Expo desk questions

## Straight answers.

Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.

[anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co)

### Which trade fairs can you cover?

Any trade fair in India or China. Our calendar lists 31 fairs we recommend, from the Canton Fair and IHGF Delhi Fair to IMTEX and Chinaplas. Our Bengaluru team covers India and our Ningbo team covers mainland China and Hong Kong.

### Can you meet my current suppliers at the fair?

Yes. Tell us who they are and what to discuss. We meet them at their booth, check new products and prices, and report back the same evening.

### How do I receive the report?

A WhatsApp report at the end of every day on the floor, with photos, videos and price points. After the fair you receive the named supplier shortlist with contacts, and any samples you asked for.

### Can I join the fair in person?

Of course. Our team can walk the fair with you and translate, and we can host factory visits around it: fair on Monday, factories Tuesday to Thursday.

Pick a fair

## Tell us the fair. We walk it for you.

Choose from our calendar of India and China trade fairs and send a two-minute brief. A principal replies within one working day.

[Brief us for a fair](https://sourcesquid.co/expos/#brief)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/)