China has become a leading country in the world's paper production, consumption and import. Industry experts predict this tendency to continue as reflected by its considerable 10 percent annual growth rate.

The paper industry in China has unlimited potential and continues to develop at a rapid pace. Recent statistical figures illustrate China's dramatic growth. In 2005 China produced 56 million tons, an increase of more than 13 percent over the previous year and more than a 24 percent increase since 2003. By May of 2006, China produced nearly 26 million tons putting it well on track to exceed the predicted 60 million tons for 2006.

Further, because China's consumption is much greater than its total production, more than 5 tons had to be imported to make up for the shortage. In an effort to keep up with this demand, which is growing more than 9 percent annually, China will have to continue to grow its paper industry for years to come. In fact, in 2004 there were 88 enterprises capable of producing more than 100,000 tons. In 2005 there were 130.

Despite being a world leader in paper production, China is limited only by its lack of raw materials for making paper and has grown more and more dependent on international pulp suppliers. In 2005, China imported nearly 25 million tons of pulp and waste paper for its mills. This figure will continue to grow in direct relation to its annual production growth rate.

Reasons to Exhibit at China Paper/China Forest 2007:

• China Paper/China Forest 2007 is the premiere event for China's pulp, paper making and paper products industries.
  
• You will have the opportunity to cultivate professional relationships with top level executives from China's paper mills who have the authority and budgets to purchase your products and services.
  
• In order to meet increasing demand, Chinese paper mills must have the latest and greatest products and services that you as a supplier have to offer to keep paper mills running effectively and efficiently.
  
• Companies around the world already recognize the growth in the Chinese paper industry - Don't let your competition capitalize on your potential opportunities.
  
• In recent years, two-thirds of the orders for paper making machinery have come from China. Individuals involved in placing these orders attend China Paper/China Forest 2007.