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 See the fair calendar

USD 290: per person-day
Daily: WhatsApp report
31: fairs on our calendar

SourceSquid Expo deskDay 1 · on the floor

Example

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

Price points, FOB

Supplier 1USD 3.10
Supplier 2USD 3.45
Supplier 3USD 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 shortlistWith contacts, so you can follow up directly.
Booth photos and videosProducts, finishes and displays, as you would see them yourself.
Price pointsQuoted prices and minimum orders, recorded booth by booth.
Samples collected and shippedPicked up at the fair and sent to you in one parcel.
Daily WhatsApp reportWhat we saw, what stood out and what we plan for tomorrow.
Your language at the boothEnglish, Hindi, Tamil, Mandarin and six more languages.

Coming up

The next fairs on our calendar.

See the full calendar

How it works

Your brief in our hands, your shortlist in yours.

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
02
We prepare
We read the exhibitor list against your brief and book meetings with the best matches.
You receiveTarget booth list
03
We walk the floor
Booth visits, prices, photos and videos, in the local language.
You receiveDaily WhatsApp report
04
You choose
A named shortlist with contacts and price points, and your samples.
You receiveShortlist and samples

Starting price

USD 290per 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

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

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 Talk to a principal