Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) - the Biggest Trade Fair in China

Canton Fair, also known as China Import and Export Fair (Chinese: 中国进出口商品交易会, or 广交会), is world famous trade fair held in the spring and autumn seasons every year since the spring of 1957 in Guangzhou. This fair is co-hosted by Ministry of Commerce of China and the government of Guangdong Province, and organized by China Foreign Trade Center. The event is held at China Import and Export Complex located at the south bank of the Pearl River and close to Canton Tower.

Reputed as “the First & Biggest Exhibition of China”, Canton Fair is the largest trade fair with the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the broadest distribution of overseas buyers and the greatest business turnover. More than 25000 exhibitors, about 200,000 buyers will attend the fair at the China Import and Export Complex. 

Phase 1 (April 15th - 19th / October 15th - 19th)

Consumer Electronics and Information Products, Electronic and Electrical Products, New Energy Resources, Household Electrical Appliances, Lighting Equipment, Bicycles, Vehicle Spare Parts, Vehicles, Power and Electrical Equipment, Construction and Agricultural Machinery, Hardware, Tools, Building and Decoration Materials, Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment, Chemical Products, International Pavilion, Construction and Agricultural Machinery (Outdoor), General Machinery, Small Processing Machinery and Industrial Accessories.

Phase 2 (April 23rd - 27th / October 23rd - 27th)

Kitchenware & Tableware, General Ceramics, Household Items, Personal Care Products, Toiletries, Clocks, Watches & Optical Instruments, Toys, Gifts and Premiums, Festival Products, Art Ceramics, Glass Artware, Weaving, Rattan and Iron Arts, Home Decorations, Gardening Products, Stone/Iron Decoration & Outdoor Spa Equipment, Furniture, Pet Products & Foods.

Phase 3 (May 1st - 5th / October 31st - November 4th)

Men and Women’s Clothes, Kid’s Wear, Underwear, Sports and Casual Wear, Sports and Casual Wear, Furs, Leather, Down & Related Products, Fashion Accessories and Fittings, Home Textiles, Textile Raw Materials & Fabrics, Carpets & Tapestries, Shoes, Office Supplies, Cases and Bags, Sports, Travel and Recreation Products, Medicines, Health Products and Medical Devices, Food, International Pavilion, Traditional Chinese Specialties.

SDPE CHINA 2025 ( November 10th-12th)

Screen printing, textile printing, digital printing, clothing embroidery, laser equipment, intelligent manufacturing, industrial printing, personalized customization, AI intelligent printing, POD flexible customization, industrial automation development, etc

Get from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Canton Fair

The distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Canton Fair Complex is 45 km / 28 mi. People can reach the complex by metro, taxi, shuttle bus or use our private car service.

• By metro: Metro line 3 (North Extension) & line 8 can take you to Canton Fair Complex. First take metro Line 3 (North Extension) and transfer at Tiyu Xilu (体育西站), hop on Line 3 and transfer at Kecun (客村站), and then take line 8 and you may come out at Exit A of Xingangdong Station (新港东站) for quick access to the Area A of the Fair Venue; come out at Exit A or B of Pazhou Station (琶洲站) for quick access to the Area B of the Fair Venue and come out Exit C of Pazhou Station for quick access to the Area C of the Fair Venue. It needs 1 hour for the whole journey.

• By taxi: Travelers can take a taxi directly heading to the event spot. It takes about CNY 150~160 for 1 hour.

• By shuttle bus: It is time costing by taking shuttle bus, which needs around 2~2.5 hours. Shuttle line 10 can send you to New Zhujiang Hotel and here you should change to bus no.229 and make a stop at Pazhou (琶洲站).