Canton Fair

About Canton Fair

China Import and Export Fair, also known as the “Canton Fair”.
Was established in April 1957.

It is the largest modernized exhibition centre in Asia.
Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of PRC and the People's Government of Guangdong Province and organized by China Foreign Trade Centre.

The Canton Fair is scheduled to take place every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China.

Due to its size, scope, and global reach, the Canton Fair is one of the biggest trade fairs not only in China but in the world.

The total exhibition area is 1.5 million square meters.

With 55 exhibition sections and 74,000 booths.

With over 29,000 exhibitors and 246,000 overseas buyers from 215 countries and regions.

Why Must Visit Canton Fair in China ?

Both customers and business professionals can profit greatly by attending the Canton Fair.

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Here are some reasons to come and visit the Fair

First Reason

Authority Guarantee

Due to the authority of Canton Fair, the approvals of applications for exhibitors and buyers are very strict, which greatly ensure the safety of all the trade activities during the exhibition.

You can meet with 48 trading delegations, which are composed of more than 20,000 of China’s best foreign trade enterprises with good credibility and sound financial capabilities.

Second Reason

The largest scale fair in China with the most complete exhibit varieties

Taking the 126th Canton Fair held in autumn of 2019 as an example, there were 60,676 booths and the total exhibition area reached 1,185,000 square meters. The ranges of products on display included almost everything you can imagine, which were electronics & household electrical appliances, lighting equipment, vehicles & spare parts machinery, hardware & tools, textiles & garments, etc. 25,000 export exhibitors and 642 import exhibitors from 214 countries and regions came to Canton Fair.

Therefore, you can find all the ideal products you want at the fair.

If you’re starting a business or looking for new opportunities, come to the Canton Fair! Whether it’s food, clothes, heavy machinery, cosmetics, furniture, or anything else, you’ll find something you can do business with.

Third Reason

At the forefront: Newest & hottest products

There are new product launch events in every field in the exhibition.

Through them, you can know about the latest products and newest technology in your industry, and if you take the lead, you have a good chance of making huge profits.

In addition, during the Canton Fair, forums and seminars of various fields will be held regularly. Representatives from all industries will be invited to jointly interpret the trends and countermeasures, and provide authoritative foresight and feasible suggestions.

As a buyer, attending these meetings is helpful in gaining the latest industry information and to guide your purchasing.

Fourth Reason

Test products personally

If you have not tested a product by yourself, whether there is quite detailed introduction or not, it is difficult to make a buying decision. It’s never been easier to test a product face to face.

Canton Fair is the china top fair in terms of exhibition scale, hardware facilities, and exhibition service.

Since the 105th session, enterprises and brands shows are displayed on the central platform of the exhibition hall where it is spacious enough to accomodate large number of visitors. In the shows, you can experience the product so that you can feel its quality, craft and function.

if you have any question about products, you can directly consult the sellers, which will help you figure out the products and improve your purchasing efficiency.


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Fifth Reason

Meet the direct manufacturers

There are a large amount of exhibitors in the same industry at the Canton Fair, so you can shop around to find the most cost-effective products to purchase.

Secondly, you can infer a lot from how often suppliers show up, the size of their booths, the quality of their staffs and so on. In addition, you can have direct face-to-face communication with the supplier, which helps you to know about your supplier more comprehensively and deeply. At this point, the trust between you will increase rapidly, so you can even find a long-term through just one attendance of Canton Fair.

You must not miss this great opportunity to visit suppliers and their factories.

Through site visit, you can gain much information of the suppliers from the size of the factory, the quality of the workers, manufacturing craft, machinery and equipment.

Of course, you can turn to us for any kind of help. With over twelve years of sourcing experience and excellent translation skills, we have unique skills in communicating with suppliers and we will do our best to ensure that you find a satisfactory supplier.

There is no doubt that the ultimate goals of sellers are to sell their products and make profits.

Up to the 126th session, the accumulated export volume has amounted to about USD 1.3834 trillion, which means that numerous buyers have bought satisfactory products and found reliable suppliers through the Canton Fair. Therefore, as a buyer, the Canton Fair is a grand event not to miss.


If a translator is needed to accompany you during the exhibition, do not hesitate to contact us.

We have the most professional personnel to provide services for you!

Canton Fair’s Dates and Phases

It is scheduled to take place every year in spring and autumn , and there are three phases in each session.

Each phase focuses on certain markets and product groups.


Opening Time : 9:30 - 18:00

Spring Session
  • Phase 1 : (April 15 - 19)

This phase focus on : electronics, household electrical appliances, vehicles, hardware, and tools.

  • Phase 2 : (April 23 - 27)

This phase focus on : general housewares, gifts, decorations, and furniture.

  • Phase 3 : (May 1 - 5)

This phase cover : textiles, clothing, food, health products, office supplies, Bags and toys.

Autumn Session
  • Phase 1 : (October 15 - 19)

This phase focus on : electronics, household electrical appliances, vehicles, hardware, and tools.

  • Phase 2 : (October 23 - 27)

This phase focus on : general housewares, gifts, decorations, and furniture.

  • Phase 3 : (October 31 - November 4)

This phase cover : textiles, clothing, food, health products, office supplies, Bags and toys.

Canton Fair Complete address

The China Import and Export Fair Complex is located in Pazhou Island, Guangzhou, China.


Address in English :No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu district, Guangzhou, China


Address in Chinese: 中国广州市海珠区阅江中路380号

By Flight

If you’re traveling from somewhere other than Guangzhou, you can fly into:

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

and then take a taxi or the airport shuttle bus to the Canton Fair Complex.

By Train

Take a high-speed train to:

Guangzhou South Railway Station

where you may change to Metro to go to the Canton Fair Complex.

By Metro

Take:

Metro Lines 8

The nearest stations to the fair is:

Pazhou Station.

Canton Fair Layout Map and Sections

The total exhibition area of China Import and Export Fair Complex is 1.5 million square meters.

Fair Area Sections

Area A - Hall 1-8

Area B - Hall 9-13

Area C - Hall 14-16

Area D - Hall 17-20


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