Electronics & machinery
Consumer electronics, household appliances, lighting, vehicles and parts, machinery, hardware and tools, building materials.
Guangzhou, April & October
Canton Fair
Two sessions a year, three phases each, and the largest general trade fair in China. Let us plan yours properly.
What it is
A tradition since 1957
The Canton Fair began in the spring and autumn seasons of 1957. It takes place twice a year in a vast venue in Guangzhou — often called Canton, hence the name — and has never stopped since it first opened more than five decades ago.
Every year, from 15 April to 5 May and from 15 October to 5 November, the complex known as Pazhou opens its doors during three very well organised phases, divided into related product groups so that foreign visitors can make the most of their time in China.
We can assist and accompany you at the fair, place orders where we find the items, and keep following those orders until the cargo has safely reached its destination port.
The phases
Three phases, two sessions a year
Dates are published by the organisers each season. Tell us which phase matches your product and we will build the trip around it.
Consumer goods & gifts
Household items, decorations, gifts, stationery, toys, garden products, ceramics and furniture.
Textiles & garments
Textiles, garments, shoes, office supplies, health products, food and cases.
Always confirm the exact dates with us before booking flights — the organisers adjust the calendar between sessions.
Before you fly
What we arrange for your visit
A fair is four buildings and 100,000 products. Going without a plan costs you a week.
Invitation letter
Issued for your visa application, with the fair registration and the Chinese embassy requirements.
Itinerary & hotel area
Which halls on which days, in which order, and where to stay to keep the commute short.
Supplier appointments
Booths booked in advance, so you meet the factories you actually want and not whoever is by the door.
Follow-up & orders
Samples, quotations and orders placed at the fair, then followed up in the weeks after it ends.
Attending the next Canton Fair?
Tell us the phase and the products. We will prepare the invitation letter and the schedule.