The canton fair, or the “China import and Export Fair”, is a trade fair held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou. The fair has been held every year since 1957.
The fair is organized by China Foreign Trade Center and co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Peoples Government of the Guangdong Province.
The Canton Fair is the largest trade fair in China. It has the largest assortment of products, the largest attendance, and the largest number of business deals made at the fair.
The fair is split up into 3 phases in the spring and 3 phases in the autumn. Each phase displays different categories of items.
Phase 1: Electronics, household electrical appliances, machinery, lighting equipment, hardware and tools, vehicles and spare parts, building materials, chemical products.
Phase 2: Consumer products,decorations goods, gifts.
Phase 3: Textiles & garments, shoes, office supplies, cases & bags, recreation products, medicines, medical devices and health products.
Phase 1 is held between April 15-19 and October 15-19
Phase 2 is held between April 23-27 and October 23-27.
Phase 3 is held between May 1-5 and October 31-Nov 4.
Please note that these dates may vary from year to year.
The fair is held at China Import and Export Fair (Pazhou) Complex, 380 Yuejiangzhong Road, Haizhu District,
Tickets to the fair can be bought at most hotels and also outside the trade fair area. You will have to bring your passport to get in.