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Canton Fair 2026 — dates, phases & how to source safely
The world's largest trade fair runs in two sessions a year, each in three phases by product category. Here are the dates, the only official websites, and how to turn a visit into real suppliers — from someone based between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Register and pay only through cantonfair.org.cn or ciefc.com. Dozens of look-alike domains impersonate the Canton Fair to sell fake badges and "attendee lists" — if a site isn't one of these two, treat it as a scam.
Spring 2026 (139th session)
Electronics & appliances · lighting · vehicles & parts · machinery · hardware & tools · building materials · chemicals · energy
Consumer goods · gifts · home decorations
Textiles & garments · shoes · office/luggage/leisure · health & medicine · food
Autumn 2026 (140th session)
Electronics & appliances · lighting · vehicles & parts · machinery · hardware & tools · building materials · chemicals · energy
Consumer goods · gifts · home decorations
Textiles & garments · shoes · office/luggage/leisure · health & medicine · food
Phase-1 dates are confirmed; phase 2–3 follow the Canton Fair's fixed ~4-day cadence. Always verify on cantonfair.org.cn before booking travel.
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Canton Fair FAQ
When is the Canton Fair 2026?
The Spring session runs 15 April – 5 May 2026 and the Autumn session 15 October – 4 November 2026, each split into three phases by product category. Always confirm exact dates on the official site cantonfair.org.cn.
Which Canton Fair website is official?
Only cantonfair.org.cn (the China Import and Export Fair) and ciefc.com (the Pazhou complex) are official. Many look-alike domains (e.g. cantontradefair-style sites) are third-party resellers or scams — do not register or pay through them.
How many phases does the Canton Fair have?
Three. Phase 1 covers electronics, machinery, lighting, vehicles and building materials; Phase 2 covers consumer goods, gifts and home; Phase 3 covers textiles, shoes, health and food. Each phase is a separate ~4-day window.
Where is the Canton Fair held?
At the China Import & Export Fair Complex (Pazhou) in Guangzhou, China. Many buyers combine it with factory visits in Shenzhen and Dongguan nearby.