About the Canton Fair
The full name of the Canton Fair is the China Import and Export Fair. It was founded on April 25, 1957 and is held in the Canton Fair Complex on Pazhou Island, Guangzhou, in spring and autumn. The total construction area of the exhibition hall is 1.1 million square meters, the indoor exhibition area is 504,000 square meters, and the outdoor exhibition area is 116,000 square meters. It is currently the world’s largest exhibition complex. The Canton Fair focuses on export trade and import business. It is currently China’s longest-running, largest, most comprehensive international trade fair with the largest and widest range of global buyers.
The 136th Canton Fair in 2024
On-site exhibition time
- Phase I: October 15-19
- Phase II: October 23-27
- Phase III: October 31-November 4
2025 Canton Fair
Spring on-site exhibition time
- Phase 1: April 15-19, 2025
- Phase 2: April 23-27, 2025
- Phase 3: May 1-5, 2025
Autumn on-site exhibition time
- Phase 1: October 15-19, 2025
- Phase 2: October 23-27, 2025
- Phase 3: October 31-November 4, 2025
Canton Fair Exhibitors & What Products Are Available at the Canton Fair
The Canton Fair is currently the world’s largest trade fair. During the exhibition, millions of merchants from various industries in China will participate. TTXPENS, a leading pen manufacturer, is also one of the key exhibitors of the annual gift and stationery exhibition. The pen models of the constantly updated merchants will be exhibited at the exhibition.
First game: consumer electronics and information products, household appliances, parts, lighting equipment, electronic and electrical products, hardware, tools.
Second game: Daily ceramics, household items, kitchen utensils, weaving and rattan iron products, gardening supplies, home decorations, festival supplies, gifts and giveaways, glass art, art ceramics, watches and glasses, construction and decorative materials, bathroom equipment, furniture.
Third game: Home textiles, carpets and tapestries, men’s and women’s clothing, underwear, sportswear, fur, leather, down and products, clothing accessories and accessories, textile raw materials and fabrics, shoes, bags, food, sports, travel and leisure products, medicines, health products and medical devices, pet products and food, toiletries, personal care products, office supplies, toys, children’s clothing, children, baby and maternity products.
How to participate in the Canton Fair and how much does it cost?
Exhibiting companies
1.Exhibitors must be companies legally registered in countries or regions outside mainland China in accordance with relevant laws, and must submit a copy of the company registration certificate (with company seal) or other valid certification materials.
2.Enterprises that have a substantive legal relationship with exhibitors, including head offices, subsidiaries, joint ventures, representative offices, etc., can also participate in the joint exhibition after submitting application materials that meet the requirements and being notified in writing by the organizer that they meet the conditions, but they must provide relevant certification documents and authorization materials.
Buyers
- Visitors go to the certificate processing center with visas and passports to apply for a buyer’s card, and the fee is RMB 200.
- You can make an appointment with the exhibitors to assist in applying for the Canton Fair exhibitor card. Guangzhou Tiantianxing Pen Factory (TTXPENS) basically does not miss the Canton Fair every year. Friends who need to visit the second phase of the gift stationery hall can contact us for help . https://www.ttxpens.com/
FAQ
1.Who attends the Canton Fair?
The National Pavilion (export section) of Canton Fair is sorted into 16 categories of products, which will be exhibited in 51 sections. Over 24,000 of China’s best foreign trade corporations (enterprises) take part in the fair. These include private enterprises, factories, scientific research institutions, wholly …
2.How many exhibitors are there at the Canton Fair?
Largest-ever Canton Fair to be held with 35,000 exhibitors on-site, buyers from 226 countries and regions – Global Times.
3.Who organizes the Canton Fair?
The China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is co-organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and hosted by the China Foreign Trade Center.
4.What is the largest exhibition in China and which is the best exhibition in China?
Every city in China has its own international trade fair, such as Shenzhen Fair, Ningbo Fair, Guangxi Nanning ASEAN Expo, etc. The most famous of them is the Canton Fair (also known as the China Import and Export Fair), which is the largest trade fair in China and the most interesting event for global importers from all walks of life.
5.How many days do you need at the Canton Fair?
The Canton Fair is traditionally held in the spring and autumn. Each fair is divided into three different phases, each lasting five days and covering specific product categories. In order to connect with suppliers that best suit your business needs, you can find out in advance which phase to attend.
