The Canton Fair—The Largest International Trade Event In China
The Canton Fair is jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the People's Government of Guangdong Province, and is hosted by the China Foreign Trade Center. Since its inception in 1957, the fair has been held biannually in spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China, and has successfully hosted 138 sessions to date. The Canton Fair remains the longest-standing, largest-scale, most comprehensive international trade fair in China, featuring the widest range of products, the largest number of buyers from the broadest sources, the best transaction outcomes, and the highest reputation. The 138th session of the Canton Fair attracted over 310,000 overseas buyers from 223 countries and regions, setting a new record high.
On April 2, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. Regarding the upcoming 139th Canton Fair, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, stated that the number of leading purchasing enterprises participating continues to grow, with 279 companies confirmed to join as part of organized delegations. Among them are major participants such as Walmart from the United States, Sainsbury's from the UK, and Samsung Electronics from South Korea.
As of April 1st, the number of pre-registered overseas buyers has exceeded 170,000, including over 120,000 from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Foreign business organizations have shown strong participation, with 137 institutions confirming their registration, including the London Chamber of Commerce, the Mongolia Trade Promotion Agency, the Lima Chamber of Commerce in Peru, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, the German Federal Association of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, and the Swiss Trade and Investment Office.
The first phase of the construction machinery exhibition will take place from April 15 to 19, 2026
The 139th Canton Fair will open on April 15, with a total exhibition area of approximately 1.55 million square meters.
Schedule for the 139th Canton Fair Offline Exhibition:
Session 1: April 15-19, 2026
Household appliances, consumer electronics and information products, industrial automation and smart manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment, power and electrical equipment, general machinery and mechanical components, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, new materials and chemical products, new energy vehicles and smart mobility, vehicles, automotive parts, motorcycles, bicycles, lighting products, electronic and electrical products, new energy, hardware, tools.
Session 2: April 23–27, 2026
Daily ceramics, tableware and kitchenware, household goods, glass crafts, home decor, garden supplies, festive items, gifts and giveaways, watches and eyewear, artistic ceramics, woven and rattan iron crafts, architectural decorative materials, bathroom fixtures, furniture, prefabricated houses and garden facilities.
Session III: May 1–5, 2026
Toys, maternity and baby products, children's wear, men's and women's clothing, underwear, sportswear and casual wear, fur, leather, down, and related products, fashion accessories and accessories, textile raw materials and fabrics, shoes, luggage and bags, home textiles, carpets and tapestries, office stationery, pharmaceuticals, health products, and medical devices, food, sports and leisure goods, personal care items, bathroom supplies, pet products, and rural revitalization specialty products.
Extension dates: April 20–22, 2026, and April 28–30, 2026
The online platform operates continuously 24/7 throughout the year, aligning with offline exhibition themes and displaying all content simultaneously. It features three access points: a web version, a mobile H5 version, and a mobile APP.
The Canton Fair has not only promoted the development of China's foreign trade but also witnessed the progress in the protection of intellectual property rights, demonstrating the Chinese government's commitment to respecting and safeguarding intellectual property. The Canton Fair has established a comprehensive intellectual property protection mechanism featuring proactive pre-show inspections, rapid on-site handling, and post-show coordinated follow-ups, which aligns with the needs of hybrid online-offline exhibitions. Additionally, the Canton Fair actively encourages participating enterprises to showcase new products and technologies, particularly supporting the debut of exhibits that have not yet applied for patents or trademarks in China, thereby helping buyers gain early access to cutting-edge original scientific and technological achievements and seize market opportunities.
The construction machinery sector was also in full swing at the Canton Fair, with an increasing number of international contractors and enterprises developing their global presence and gaining experience through procurement from China, leading to a growing preference for Chinese products.
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