Canton Fair · China Import and Export Fair · 140th · Autumn 2026

A general trade fair divided into product phases. Choose categories and the matching phase before arranging sourcing and meetings; reserve changeover days for transfers or agreed visits.

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Fair dates: 2026: 15–19 Oct / 23–27 Oct / 31 Oct–4 Nov
Host city: GuangzhouChina
Industry: General trade

Phase 1

15 Oct 202619 Oct 2026

Phase 2

23 Oct 202627 Oct 2026

Phase 3

31 Oct 20264 Nov 2026

The fair is underway. Check the dates available to your admission category and the programme for your visit.

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
Organiser: China Foreign Trade Centre

2026: 15–19 Oct / 23–27 Oct / 31 Oct–4 Nov

2026 / 2027 editions

140th · Autumn 2026Ongoing

Canton Fair · China Import and Export Fair · 140th · Autumn 2026

2026: 15–19 Oct / 23–27 Oct / 31 Oct–4 Nov

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2027 · TBADates to be confirmed

Canton Fair · China Import and Export Fair · 2027 · TBA

Dates awaiting official confirmation

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139 · Spring 2026Ended

Canton Fair · China Import and Export Fair · 139 · Spring 2026

2026: 15–19 Apr / 23–27 Apr / 1–5 May

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Planning your fair visit

Choose the right phase for your products

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Prepare your meetings

Identify the phase covering your categories, then prioritise exhibitors and purchasing questions.

Which phase covers your products, and have changeover days been excluded?
Which specifications, packing, quantities and delivery terms should quotations cover?

Planning your time in Guangzhou

Plan your Guangzhou stay around the selected phase. Changeover gaps between phases are not continuous opening days.

Follow up after the fair

Organise supplier records by product and specification, with quotations, samples and the next contact clearly noted.

Sources for dates and admission2026-10-26

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