Canton fair
The Canton Fair is a trade fair held every year during the spring and autumn seasons in Canton, China. It was inaugurated in April 1957
Its full name since 2007 is China Import and Export Fair, as it used to be called the China Merchandise Export Fair, also known as The Canton Fair. The Canton Fair is hosted by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Canton Provincial People’s Government, and is organized by the China Foreign Trade Center.
It is the largest trade fair in China, with the largest and widest variety of products, the largest number of attendees, and the largest number of business agreements. Like many trade fairs, it has many traditions and functions in representing an event of great international importance.
The biggest inclination of the fair is commercial export, although import agreements are also made. In addition to the aforementioned, it is also common for various types of business activities to be carried out such as economic and technological exchanges and cooperation, merchandise inspections, along with activities related to insurance, transportation, advertising, and business consulting.
The fair is classified in phases as follows:
Phase 1
Spring season: April 15-19
Fall season:October 15-19
Type of industry
- Electronics and appliances
- Electronic and electrical products
- Home appliances
- Lighting equipment
- Vehicles and spare parts
- Bikes and parts
- Electric bikes
- Eectric scooters
- Motorcycles and Parts
- Sanitary and bathroom equipment
- Chemical products
- Energetic resources
- Electrical machinery and electric power
- General Machinery, Processing Machinery.
- Construction and Agriculture Machinery
- Machinery and large equipment
- hardware and tools
- Construction and decoration materials.
Phase 2
Spring season: April 23-27
Fall Season: October 23-27
Tipo de industria
- Kitchenware and crockery
- General ceramics
- Glass Artware
- Home furniture
- Personal care products
- cosmetics and accessories
- Toys
- Gifts and prizes
- Festival products
- Garden products
- Clocks, watches and optical instruments
- Pet products and food
- Recyclable furniture
- Beauty creams, Skin care creams, Hand creams, Sun creams, Perfumes
- Shampoo and conditioners, combs, scissors, trimmers and trimmers, headgear
- Nail Beauty Supplies, Foot Care Supplies, Shaving Supplies
- Tooth care products: toothpaste / toothbrush
Phase 3
Spring season: May 1-5
Fall Season: October 31-November 5
Type of industry
- Textiles and Clothing
- Skins, leathers, feathers and related products
- fashion accessories and accessories
- Raw materials and textile fabrics
- Fibers and yarns
- Carpets and tapestries
- Shoes
- Office supplies, cases and bags and recreation products
- Sports, Travel and Recreation Products.
- Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices
- Hospital Auxiliary Devices
- Food and drinks
It is located in the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Island), Yuejiangzhong Road 380, Haizhu District, Canton 510335.3 in an exhibition space of approximately 1,125,000 m².