Exhibition Introduction
Organiser: Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, People’s Government of Guangdong Province
Exhibition Area: 850016.00 sq.m.
Number of Exhibitors: 42792
Number of Visitors: 693533
Organising Period: 2 session per year
Canton Fair–Canton Fair was founded in the spring of 1957 and is held in Guangzhou in spring and autumn every year. Canton Fair is a comprehensive international trade event with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most complete range of products, the largest number of merchants and the best trading effect in China. It is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the China Foreign Trade Centre, chambers of commerce (associations) of importers and exporters and trade missions. The Canton Fair consists of 48 trade groups, tens of thousands of reputable and strong foreign trade companies, manufacturing enterprises, research institutes, foreign-invested/sole proprietorship enterprises, and private enterprises.
Canton Fair trade mode is flexible and diversified, mainly export trade, also do import business, but also can carry out various forms of economic and technological cooperation and exchanges. The total area of the last fair was 850,000 square metres, with 42,659 exhibitors and 692,013 participants; business activities such as commodity inspection, insurance, transport, advertising and consulting were also carried out.
Businessmen from all over the world gather in Guangzhou to exchange business and enhance friendship. Various large-scale forums are held during the fair, such as: International Market Forum; Brands Meet the Future Forum; Brand Marketing & Design Forum; Consumer-Centred Technology Forum, etc.
Scope of Exhibits (Phase I)
Large machinery and equipment, small machinery, bicycles, motorbikes, auto parts, chemical products, hardware, tools, vehicles (outdoor), construction machinery (outdoor), household electrical appliances, consumer electronics, electronic and electrical products, computers and communication products, lighting products, construction and decoration materials, sanitary ware, imported exhibition area
Scope of Exhibits (Phase II)
Kitchenware, Daily-use Ceramics, Craft Ceramics, Home Decorations, Glass Crafts, Furniture, Woven Rattan & Iron Crafts, Garden Products, Iron & Stone Products (Outdoor), Household Goods, Personal Care Goods, Sanitary Goods, Watches & Eyewear, Toys, Gifts & Premiums, Holiday Goods, Native Produce
Scope of Exhibits (Phase III)
Men’s and women’s apparel, children’s apparel, underwear, sportswear and casual wear, fur and down products, clothing accessories and fittings, home textiles, textile raw materials and fabrics, carpets and tapestries, food, medicine and health care products, medical equipment, consumables, dressings, sports and travel and leisure goods, office stationery, shoes, bags and luggage
Pavilion Information
Canton Fair Complex – Guangzhou Pazhou Pavilion
Venue Area: 1100000 square metres
Address: No.380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.