The 58th edition of ANPIC Reconexión took place from 20 to 22 October at the Poliforum León (Guanajuato, Mexico), registering 160 exhibitors and 680 stands, for a total turnover of over 108 million pesos (over 5 million dollars), as reported by attendees in the post-fair survey.
The event was attended by more than 9,200 buyers and visitors from 19 countries including Mexico, United States, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Germany, Spain, Chile, Italy, Argentina, Nigeria, Peru, Ecuador, recording an increase by 4.7% of foreign visitors compared to the last May edition.
According to surveys, ANPIC continues to be a great opportunity to attract customers, brand positioning and business opportunities. As a matter of fact, 80% of exhibitors managed to capture new potential customers, surpassing the data of the May 2021 edition.
77% of visitors participate in ANPIC in search of new material suppliers, to learn about new technologies and find business opportunities; the most sought-after products of this edition were undoubtedly leathers and machinery, but also soles, accessories and lasts, and over 60% of visitors were able to find products in line with ecological and sustainable features.
The Brazilian national pavilion, which featured nine exhibitors in the sectors of tanning technologies, chemical products, adhesives, polymers and synthetics, was really outstanding. For years, the Association of Industrial Suppliers of Mexico and the Association of Brazilian Leather, Footwear and Manufacturing Components (ASSINTECAL), together with the Brazilian Tanning Industries Center (CICB), have profitably collaborated shoulder to shoulder to support the market.
In order to help the industrial sector, APIMEX, the organizer of the fair, presented the support program for the participation in the fair of over 150 companies; another 60 could benefit of it and managed to participate thanks to the association and the government of Guanajuato.
As part of the collaboration with the Coordinator of the Fomento at the Foreign Trade of the State of Guanajuato, COFOCE, the International Buyers Program has been implemented; thanks to this project, 21 international companies were able to plan a series of scheduled and personalized meetings during the whole event.
Among the many proposals showcased, also a rich calendar of conferences, held during each day: among the most relevant topics under discussion, statistics and relevant data from the business landscape, the evolution of fashion, digital transformation and e-commerce.
Finally, to support and promote new designers and creatives linked to the leather goodsfootwear sector, ANPIC organized the Fashion and Design Show, a space in which five brands could put their creations on display.
The next edition of ANPIC will be held in 2022, dates are still to be defined.
