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Chittagong International Trade Fair(CITF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCCI & CITF Background

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI), established in 1959, is a premier Chamber of Bangladesh. It provides a wide spectrum of services to the trade and industry and acts as a catalyst for growth of business in the country. The Chamber has been all along very keen to address the requirements of the commercial capital and aspirations of entrepreneurs so that a congenial atmosphere is assured for growth of trade, industry & economy including induction of more FDI to some potential sectors that offer alluring profit guarantee. As part of its various trade promotional activities, CCCI has been arranging Chittagong International Trade Fair (CITF) - the largest international trade fair in the country for the last fifteen consecutive years and the event has been a total success with respect to enthusiastic participation by leading local, foreign and multinational business & manufacturing enterprises of Asia, Europe, USA and African countries.

Since its humble striding in 1992, CITF has created a tremendous enthusiasm among the exhibitors & visitors registering a significant growth in terms of participants, sales and promotion of products/services. With the passage of time, the event has emerged as the largest international trade fair of the country in term of participation.

Display Range
Processed Foods & Beverages	Textiles & Garment Accessories
Handlooms	Furniture
Handicrafts	6 (some of them with foreign collaboration)
Vocational Training Institute	Chemicals
Ceramics	Consumer Durables
Motor Vehicle	Building Materials
Leather Goods	Toiletries

Special Arrangement

	Unique & modern architectural layout of the Fair to match the needs of participant & visitors
	Item/product wise segmentation of stall/booth
	Lucrative Restaurants and Fast Food Corner
	Arrangement of special illumination at night to make the venue colourful and more attractive.
	Fire fighting arrangement.
	Firt Aid.
	Separate Prayer Room for ladies & gents.
	Round the clock Security measure for safety of participating companies & visitors.
	Permanent Police Camp.

Visitor Profile
The previous Fairs were visited by visitors from the following segments.

	Affluent consumers of home and abroad.
	Industrial buyers.
	Business leaders.
	Management decision makers.
	Opinion leaders.
	Plant expert/technician.
	Prospective business match makers.
	Public sector officials.
	Foreign delegation.

 

Previous Fair Information

Years	Visitors	Participants	Booth/Pavilion
1993	15,000	37	47
1994	25,000	64	75
1995	40,000	69	84
1996	62,000	72	91
1997	1,44,000	78	141
1998	2,80,000	125	233
1999	4,50,000	210	372
2000	7,00,000	285	375
2001	8,00,000	234	325
2002	9,00,000	255	345
2003	15,00,000	343	450
2004	17,00,000	350	458
2005	18,00,000	350	460
2006	18,50,000	363	480
2007	19,00,000	370	480
2008	19,30,000	400	340
2009	19,40,000	400	340
2010	20,00,000	400	340
2011	20,20,000	300	310
2012	20,20,000	280	300
2013	20,50,000	280	300
2014	20,00,000	280	310
2015	20,50,000	280	300
2016	20,50,000	280	310
2017	20,70,000	280	300
2018	21,00,000	280	300
2024	15,00,000	130	300

Opportunities

	Business linkage opportunities.
	Transfer of technology & know-how.
	Wholly owned or joint venture collaboration.
	Easy access to new information/Technology.
	Instant response from interested buyers.
	Direct feedback on product performance.
	Market access & development opportunity.
	Technology adaptation and upgradation for product development..
	Test ground for consumers buying behaviour analysis.
	New product launching

Promotional Measures

	Massive advertisement campaign at home & abroad through electronic & print media.
	Regular Press Release to keep news media well informed.
	Displaying of poster & promotional materials at city's public gathering spots and street corners.
	Mailing of poster & special publication of the event to different foreign missions & TPOs of home and abroad.
	Distribution and Aerial dropping of leaflets containing information on the event.

Colourful Special Publication

An attractive & colourful special publication containing particulars & products of the participating companies/organizations will be published on the occasion of CITF. The publication will be circulated widely at home and abroad among the Chambers, Trade Promotional Organizations, Foreign Embassies, Govt. Offices and the participants of the fair. To put an advertisement in the colourful publication, interested organizations are required to apply in the prescribed form alongwith 100% tariff and advertisement matter (matter to be returned)

 

Information Booth

An information booth with round the clock Fax, E-mail & Telephone facilities will be available to provide one stop information about the Fair. Besides, information on import-export policy, custom procedures, foreign exchange regulations, investment opportunities etc. will be provided to visitors & exhibitors.

Participation Criteria

 

Participation Procedure

• Pavilion & Booth will be allotted on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
• Collect Fair Brochure & Registration Form from CCCI Office
• Registration form charge: for Pavilion Tk. 8000/- and for Stalls/Booths Tk. 6000/- & Restaurant Tk. 8000/-.
• Study Fair Brochure & Fair Layout thoroughly
• Clarify any sort of query from CCCI
• Fill-up Registration Form & submit it to CCCI with total tariff for Pavilion/Booth before January, 2012
• Booth & Pavilion will be handed over with a serial number only.
• Display product's nature should be specified.

Terms & Condition

1	Companies / firms interested to participate in the fair have to submit attested photocopies of current individual Trade License, TIN Certificate, VAT Payment Receipt and Bank Solvency Certificate alongwith the Registration Form for allocation of Pavilion/stall etc.
2	The decision of the Fair Committee with respect to allotment of Stall/Booth/Mega pavilion/Mini Mega Pavilion, will be final.
3	The participants will not be allowed to transfer/sublet the allotted Stall/Booth/Mega pavilion/Mini Mega Pavilion without prior written consent from the Fair Committee.
4	If any applicant fails to exhibit, participation charges paid shall not be refunded.
5	Carrying of samples to the booth/pavilion will have to be done before 9.30 A.M. and after 11.00 P.M. every day.
6	Arms, explosives, inflammable items, poisons, narcotics and those goods which the Fair Committee consider obstructive to the decency or administration of the Fair, are strictly prohibited to exhibit.
7	Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) is mandatory for Import of goods into Bangladesh (for Foreign Participants only).
8	Clearance of goods will be allowed on submission of PSI report and on payment of custom duties and taxes or on submission of Bank Guarantee for equivalent amount at the Customs Point of Entry (for Foreign Participants only).
9	If the venue or part of it is destroyed by fire, earthquake, storm, war, civil disturbances or riot and other irresistible force or acts of God, which may be regarded as beyond the control or responsibility of the CCCI management, the affected party or participant(s) will not be entitled to claim compensation or refund of its/their deposited tariff. No extension of the fair will be granted on the plea of less sale, less visitors, natural calamity, hartal or political disturbances and the above reasons.
10	In the event of any unforeseen occurrence in these terms and conditions, the decision of the organizer shall be final.
11	No allocation for sale of Fast Food in any stall/pavilion except Fast Food Corner. No use of oven in any stall except in restaurant(s).
12	No application shall be entertained unless it is in prescribed Registration Form with full particulars alongwith other requirements.
13	No participant shall be allowed to leave the venue or move materials without NOC from CCCI Authority.
14	Allocation will be cancelled and penalty may be imposed for encroachment /illegal occupation of space in any form or for violation of any rule / instruction of the authority concerned
15	Erection of Tower or making of fountain will be allowed on the basis of prior written permission & subject to payment of specific tariff in each case.
16	Participants shall have to pay extra charge with respect to rent & power tariff proportionately for additional days if the fair is extended beyond specified days i.e. (Total Rent/30 x total extended days) including electricity bill as per consumption must be paid in cash within 24 hours of such extension at CCCI Office in the fair.
17	Use of Audio / Video / Loudspeaker / Mike for advertisement of products / services is strictly prohibited. However, one may go for publicity through advertisement booth in the venue authorized by the Committee.
18	Every pavilion will have to deposit Tk. 5000/- as Security Money (refundable) subject to removal of all infrastructure/materials after completion of the Fair.

For Further Details & Registration, Please Contact

The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry
102-103 Agrabad C/A, World Trade Center,
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Tel: +880-31-713366-9 (PABX)
Fax: 880-31-710183
E-mail: info@chittagongchamber.com
Website: www.chittagongchamber.com