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Canton Fair
Canton Fair, 140th session (autumn). China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou.
Dates15 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
VenueChina Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
CountdownPhase 1 opens in 2 days
Phases and products
Each phase covers different products. Plan the phase for what you buy.
- 15–19Oct 2026
1. Advanced Manufacturing
Household electrical appliances; consumer electronics and information products; industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing; processing machinery equipment; power machinery and electric power; general machinery and mechanical basic parts; construction machinery; agricultural machinery; new materials and chemical products; new energy vehicles and smart mobility; vehicles, vehicle spare parts, motorcycles, bicycles; lighting equipment; electronic and electrical products; new energy resources; hardware; tools
- 23–27Oct 2026
2. Quality Home Life
General ceramics; kitchenware and tableware; household items; glass artware; home decorations; gardening products; festival products; gifts and premiums; clocks, watches and optical instruments; art ceramics; weaving, rattan and iron products; building and decorative materials; sanitary and bathroom equipment; furniture; prefabricated housing and courtyard facilities; International Pavilion
- 31 Oct – 4 Nov2026
3. Better Life
Toys; children, baby and maternity products; kids' wear; men's and women's clothing; underwear; sports and casual wear; furs, leather, downs and related products; fashion accessories and fittings; textile raw materials and fabrics; shoes; cases and bags; home textiles; carpets and tapestries; office supplies; medicines, health products and medical devices; food; sports, travel and recreation products; personal care products; toiletries; pet products and food; traditional Chinese specialties; International Pavilion
Getting there
Live freight and exchange rates for shipping after the fair.
- →
China → Ghana
40ft$5,180–6,335Freightos · Oct 12, 2026FX1 CNY = 1.7527 GHS▲ 2.5% - →
China → Nigeria
40ft$6,280–9,752Freightos · Oct 12, 2026FX1 CNY = 198.75 NGN▲ 0.4% - →
China → Kenya
40ft$5,123–7,315Freightos · Oct 12, 2026FX1 CNY = 19.381 KES▲ 0.4% - →
China → South Africa
40ft$4,244–7,965Freightos · Oct 12, 2026FX1 CNY = 2.471 ZAR▲ 2.8%
Attending suppliers
No members have chosen to show that they are going.
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Plan your visit
Eight steps for a productive trip.
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Pre-register on the official site and apply for your buyer badge.
- 2
Shortlist the companies you want to meet, then check them on aLTlas.
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Book meetings before you travel. Many halls fill the first two days.
- 4
Agree samples, inspection and payment terms before you ship.
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Fly in the day before. Most halls open early.
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Keep notes in your deal room, not only on paper badges.
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Confirm bank details by phone before any deposit.
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After the fair, keep the approved sample as the reference for the order.
How the fair calendar works
- Dates checked at the sourceEvery date is checked on the organiser's official site, and the date we checked it is shown.
- Register with the organiseraLTlas is not the organiser of these fairs, so registration and tickets happen on the official site.
- Your attendance stays privateOther members don't see that you're going until you choose to show it on your profile.
Fair dates, venues and programmes are set by each organiser and can change. Check the official site before you book travel. aLTlas is not the organiser of these events.