About the Canton Fair.
What is the meaning of Canton Fair?
The Canton Fair (also known as China Import and Export Fair) is a trade event in China organized by the China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) and dually hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the government of Guangdong Province.
The fair will take place in China Import and Export Fair Complex (the Canton Fair Complex for short), the largest modernized exhibition center in Asia, is located on Pazhou Island of Guangzhou, China.
Note: In 2023 the Canton Fair attracted 130,000 buyers, the was held after the Pandemic. This time we are expecting over 25, 000 exhibitors. This will be the 136th session since 1957.
Importance of attending this Fair:
- Do you plan to source products from China but don’t know where and how to start
- Have you imported from China but want to identify a few alternative suppliers
- Do you want to discover new products, opportunities and ideas?
- Do you wish to export your products and exhibit in the International Pavilion?
- Do you want to do business with China in general?
Note: This canton Fair will answer all the above.
When is Canton Fair 2024?
October 15-19, 2024
October 23-27, 2024
October 31-November 4, 2024
Note: But we are planning for a 14 days involvement in the Fair, That’s from 18th to 31st October.
Canton Fair Phase 1
The first phase of the Canton Fair is all about electronic devices, lighting, vehicles, machinery, tools, and building materials. Phase 1 dates: April 15-19, 2024, and October 15-19, 2024.
Electronics & household electrical appliances
Consumer electronics and information products
- audio-video products
- digital entertainment products
- communications
- power products (batteries)
- computer products (peripherals, network equipment, software)
- other electronic products
Electronic and electrical products
- electronic security equipment
- business automation equipment
- electronic & electrician products
- electric equipment
Household electrical appliances
- kitchen appliances
- refrigerators & refrigeration equipment
- air conditioners & ventilation equipment
- washing & drying machinery
- other small electrical appliances
Lighting equipment
- application of illumination system
- electric light source
- light fittings
Vehicles & spare parts
- bicycles, electric scooters & parts
- motorcycles, beach cars & parts
- vehicles
- vehicle spare parts
- lubricants & fuel supply spare parts
- tires
- vehicle spare parts & optimization equipment
- maintenance & related products
- vehicle decorations
Machinery
Power machinery and electric power
General machinery, small processing machinery and accessories
- general machinery
- small processing machinery
- industrial parts
- instruments
- camera instruments
- printing apparatus
- household sewing machines & spare parts, weaving supplies
- transport equipment
Construction machinery
- construction and agriculture machinery (indoor area)
- construction and agriculture machinery (outdoor open area)
Large machinery & equipment
- large machinery production
- lines of various light industry products
Hardware & tools
- hardware: furniture & decoration hardware, locks and fittings, wire meshes, welding materials, low-pressure valves, water-heating equipment, castings and forgings, fasteners, sundry hardware, other hardware products
- tools: tools for measuring, grinding, welding, cutlery, cutting, and farming; manual tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, mechanical tools
New material & chemical products
- inorganic & organic chemicals
- agricultural chemicals
- dyes, pigments, paints, and intermediates
- plastics and plastic products
- rubber and rubber products
New energy vehicle & smart travel
New energy:
- solar photovoltaic products & parts, solar cells and modules, photovoltaic engineering and system, raw material, production equipment, application products
- solar-thermal products: heater, heat pump, collector, solar air conditioner
- wind power products and accessories
- other new energy resources products
Canton Fair Phase 2
The second phase of the Canton Fair is focused on general consumer goods (household products, personal care products), gifts, toys, furniture, and festive products. Phase 2 dates: April 23-27, 2024, and October 23-27, 2024.
Building materials
Building and decorative materials
- building materials: general building materials, coatings/chemistry, pipe fittings
- decoration materials: tiles, wood floor, ceiling/curtain wall/wallpaper and indoor decoration, ceiling/curtain wall/wallpaper and indoor decorations, doors & windows, stone materials, glass
- kitchen equipment: kitchen units, cabinets, washing basins, kitchen hanging storage
- sanitary and bathroom equipment
Consumer goods
Kitchenware & tableware
- stainless steel containers, enamel containers
- dining table items and decorations
- kitchenware
General ceramics
- tableware, kitchenware, and daily use ceramics for family use & hotel use
- other tableware, kitchenware, and daily use ceramics
Household items
- cleaning products
- general houseware
- personal care products
- cosmetics and accessories
- skin-care products
- hair-care products and accessories
- tooth care products
- nail beauty supplies
Gifts
Clocks, watches & optical instruments
- clocks
- clock & watch parts
- watches
- spectacles & accessories
Gifts and premiums
- polystyrene crafts
- traditional Chinese art crafts
- jewelry, bone carvings and jade sculptures
- marketing gifts and premiums
- paper and wrappings
Festival products
- party supplies & decorations
- holidays supplies and decorations
Home decorations
Art ceramics
- artistic ceramics
- craft ceramics
- horticultural and gardening ceramics
Glass artware
- glassware
- glass decorations
- other glass art ware
Weaving, rattan, and iron arts
- bamboo crafts, wood crafts, grass crafts, wickerwork
- rattan and iron artworks
Other home decorations
- decorative candles, candles holders and related products
- paintings, painting frames, photo frames, mirrors
- desktop supplies
- door and window decorations, wall decorations
- artificial flowers
Gardening products
- flowers and nursery stocks
- dry/artificial flowers
- potted landscapes
- horticultural tools
- outdoor supplies
- horticultural supplies: plant accessories, necessary supplies, horticultural decorations
- fishes, birds and animals for display and decoration
- other horticultural supplies
Stone/iron decoration & outdoor spa equipment
- sculpture products of stone
- outdoor spa equipment and spares, swimming pool equipment
Furniture
- furniture of traditional Chinese style
- furniture for domestic indoors
- hotel, office, school, hospital furniture
- outdoor furniture
- furniture for public places
- semi-finished and spare parts
Canton Fair Phase 3
The third phase of the Canton Fair brings together exhibitors of textiles and clothing, footwear, home textiles, office supplies, sports products, medical devices & medicines, and food. Phase 3 dates: May 1-5, 2024, and October 31-November 4, 2024.
Other consumer goods
- mother & infant products
- personal care appliances
- pet products & food
- toiletries
- bathroom products
- bath appliances
Toys
- baby toys
- electromotive, remote controlling and clockwork toys
- action toys
- educational games & toys
- plush and cloth toys
- dollsÂ
- children’s ride, babe carriages, mini bicycles
- musical toys
- inflatable toys
- other toys and toys accessories
Textiles & garments
Men and women’s clothes
- women’s clothing
- men’s clothing
- eveningwear and wedding dresses
- uniforms, work suits and others
Kids’ wear
- tops, skirts, trousers, dresses, coats
- infant and maternity wear
Underwear, nightgowns, pajamas, bathrobe, home wear
Sports and casual wear
Furs, leather, downs & related products
- fur & fur products
- leather & leather products
- down & down products
- cashmere & cashmere products
- other products
Fashion accessories and fittings
Home textiles
- bed linen, mosquito nets
- home decoration textiles
- bathroom textiles
- table textiles
- other textiles
Textile raw materials, yarns & fabrics; garments accessories
Carpets & tapestries
- machine-made carpets
- handmade carpets
- tapestries
- other flooring materials
Shoes
- men’s shoes, women’s shoes
- sports shoes
- kids’ shoes
- shoes & boots for other special use and semi-finished products
Office supplies, cases & bags, and recreation products
Office supplies
- pens & inks
- file storage
- office supplies
- paper products
- labels
- desk decorations
- office automation products & equipment, consumable office supplies
Cases and bags
- cases of daily use
- briefcases
- bags
- other cases, bags, and accessories
Sports, travel, and recreation products
- sports products: indoor & outdoor sports products, water sports & diving equipment, sports souvenirs
- travel and recreation products: fishing tools, barbeque tools, casual outdoor products, musical instruments, games of chess and pokers, outdoor tour articles
Medicines, medical devices, and health products
- medicines, health products and medical devices
- Chinese traditional herbs, Chinese herbs, plants extract
- chemical and biological drugs
- health products
- hairdressing and beauty care products
- home medical care products
- reproductive health products and equipment
- health and rehabilitation equipment
- medical dressing, disposable consumable material
- diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
- various surgical & medical electronic instruments
- clinical laboratory instruments
Hospital auxiliary devices
- disinfection and sterilization products, oxygen-making and supply equipment, blood bank facilities, water treatment equipment, low-temperature freezing facilities
- equipment for the disabled
- telemedicine system, hospital information system, hospital office automation system, hospital application software
- protection devices and protection devices on nuclear radiation
- hospital general devices, hospital beds, hospital ambulances, stretchers, and other first-aid articles
- various operating tables and specialized equipment
- medicine monitoring and analysis devices
- laboratory biological instruments
- medical furniture
Food
- food: cereals and oils, meat and products, eggs and dairy products, aquatic products and products, fruits and products, vegetables and products, condiments, sugar and sugar food, cakes and biscuits, food additives, bee products, other food
- beverages: beer, spirits, wines, coffee, fruit juice, drinking water, other drinks, food packaging and related products
