The first phase of Canton Fair(April 15^th ~April 19^th) drew to a close yesterday. Influenced by global financial crisis, the volume of business in this Canton Fair was 8.94 billion US dollar. Compared with previous years, the volume decreased on the whole. But some attendees pointed out that the situation was better than they have expected, new technique and energy-concerving & environment-protective products were especially welcomed by purchasers. Manager Luo from Ningbo SiErWo Sanitaty Ware. Co., LTD which is one member of HiSupplier.com. said the preliminary discussion was successful and there were about eight customers had made the appointment to go to the factory to see the products after the fair.