China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) 2026
About China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)
China-based trade fair for a wide range of products, facilitating import and export between global buyers and Chinese suppliers.
Canton Fair 2026 (Autumn)
Canton Fair 2026 (Autumn) runs 15 October – 4 November 2026 at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China. It is held in three phases (see below).
The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is China's twice-yearly export trade fair, staged in three phases: the organiser lists Phase 1 'Advanced Manufacturing' 15–19 October 2026, Phase 2 'Quality Home Life' 23–27 October 2026 and Phase 3 'Better Life' 31 October – 4 November 2026 for the 140th fair.
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Key Topics
- Import and export trade
- Manufacturing
- Home and consumer goods
- Sourcing
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