The Canton Fair — officially the China Import and Export Fair — is back. Running from October 15 to November 4, 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou, the 140th session also marks the fair's 70th anniversary, making it one of the most significant editions in the event's history.
Since its founding in 1957, the Canton Fair has been China's largest, longest-running, and most comprehensive trade event — widely known as the "barometer of China's foreign trade." For overseas buyers, it remains the single most efficient place to meet Chinese manufacturers face to face across nearly every product category.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Dates: Phase 1 Oct 15–19 · Phase 2 Oct 23–27 · Phase 3 Oct 31–Nov 4, 2026 (hall switch-over Oct 20–22 & Oct 28–30)
- Venue: Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), No. 382 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou
- Scale: 1.55 million sqm · 75,000+ booths · 54 professional zones · 32,000+ exhibitors
- Buyers: the 139th session drew 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions
The Three Phases
- Phase 1 — Advanced Manufacturing (Oct 15–19): Electronics & home appliances, industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, new-energy vehicles and smart mobility, machinery, hardware & tools, lighting, and new energy.
- Phase 2 — Quality Home (Oct 23–27): Household goods, kitchenware, home décor, furniture, building & decorative materials, ceramics, gifts, and garden products.
- Phase 3 — Better Life (Oct 31–Nov 4): Textiles and garments, footwear and bags, toys and baby products, office supplies, food, health & medical products, and sports & leisure.
What's New at the 140th Session
Held under the theme of being new, smart, green, and premium, this edition rolls out its deepest tech upgrade yet:
- A dedicated service-robot zone with humanoid robots, robotic dogs, and coffee robots.
- The "ASK ME" AI concierge — scan a QR code and ask, in plain language, for directions, a product category, or a supplier match.
- Booth-level indoor navigation + AR wayfinding covering the full venue of 75,000+ booths.
- 700+ new-product launch events and a record share of green and innovative products.
Who Should Attend — and How
The fair is built for overseas buyers, importers, distributors, and procurement teams sourcing across electronics, machinery, home goods, textiles, and more. Admission is free for registered buyers; pre-register through the official Canton Fair platform (www.cantonfair.org.cn) or the Canton Fair APP, which runs year-round for online sourcing, instant messaging, and appointment scheduling.
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