The short answer
- Dates: 15 October to 4 November 2026, in three phases of five days.
- Venue: Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou, Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Metro Line 8.
- Buyers: pre-register online at buyer.cantonfair.org.cn and collect the badge with your passport.
- Exhibitors from abroad: apply through the International Pavilion.
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Phases and product categories
| Phase | Dates | Main categories |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 15–19 Oct 2026 | Electronics and household appliances, machinery, hardware and tools, vehicles and spare parts, lighting, chemical products |
| Phase 2 | 23–27 Oct 2026 | Consumer goods, gifts, home decoration, ceramics, glassware, furniture, building materials |
| Phase 3 | 31 Oct–4 Nov 2026 | Toys, baby and maternity, textiles and apparel, shoes, bags, office supplies, food, medicines and medical devices |
Pick the phase that matches your product category. Hotels near Pazhou and Zhujiang New Town fill early and prices rise sharply during each phase.
Buyer registration, step by step
- Create an account on the official buyer registration site, buyer.cantonfair.org.cn.
- Enter your passport details exactly as printed and add your company information.
- Keep the confirmation and bring the same passport to Guangzhou to collect your badge.
- Check your entry rule for China in our visa guide.
Mainland Chinese companies register through a separate domestic channel with different requirements.
A plan that saves time on the floor
- Two weeks before: shortlist exhibitors and send them to us for a records check.
- Before you fly: set up Alipay and an eSIM. See the arrival checklist.
- At the fair: meet the verified suppliers first and ask each for its credit code.
- After the fair: visit the best one or two factories. Foshan, Dongguan and Shenzhen are an hour or less from Guangzhou.
Questions
When is the Canton Fair in autumn 2026?
The 140th China Import and Export Fair runs from 15 October to 4 November 2026 in three phases: 15 to 19 October, 23 to 27 October, and 31 October to 4 November.
Where is the Canton Fair held?
At the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Metro Line 8 stops at the complex.
How do overseas buyers register?
Pre-register online on the official buyer site (buyer.cantonfair.org.cn) with your passport and company details before you travel, then collect your badge in Guangzhou with the same passport.
Can overseas companies exhibit at the Canton Fair?
Yes, through the International Pavilion. We prepare the application, build the stand and ship the exhibits.
Rules change. We re-check this guide regularly; confirm details before you travel or ship.
