{"id":7781,"date":"2024-02-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/?p=7781"},"modified":"2025-04-03T08:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:41:05","slug":"canton-fair-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/canton-fair-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Canton Fair 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Canton Fair is considered the most famous and important trade fair event in the world. It is the longest-running trade show in China, attracting hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs from various industries every year. If you are going to the Canton Fair 2024, you will find the most important information about it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Canton Fair 2024?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair for short, Chinese: \u5e7f\u4ea4\u4f1a) has been held since the mid-20th century, so it is the longest-running fair in China. It takes place twice a year, in spring at the end of April &amp; beginning of May, and in autumn at the end of October &amp; beginning of November. The Canton Fair is organized by the China Foreign Trade Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the offline event, the Canton Fair also offers access to the online fair platform most of the year. This means you can find suppliers and business partners even outside of the live event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The offline Canton Fair is divided into three phases, there are several days for each phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first phase of the Canton Fair is dedicated to tools, electrical and electronic equipment, machinery, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second phase of the Canton Fair brings together exhibitors of gifts, consumer goods, home furnishings, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The third and final phase of the Canton Fair integrates entrepreneurs in the clothing, textile, food, and medical industries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cantonfair.org.cn\/en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cantonfair.org.cn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Canton Fair 2024?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Venue: <strong>China Import and Export Fair (Pazhou) Complex<\/strong>, Yuejiangzhong Road 382, Haizhu, Guangzhou<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese address: \u4e2d\u56fd\u5e7f\u5dde\u5e02\u6d77\u73e0\u533a\u9605\u6c5f\u4e2d\u8def382\u53f7\u3001\u4e2d\u56fd\u8fdb\u51fa\u53e3\u5546\u54c1\u4ea4\u6613\u4f1a\u5c55\u9986<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the Canton Fair 2024?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring edition: <strong>April<\/strong> <strong>15-19, 2024 \/ April 23-27, 2024 \/ May 1-5, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall edition: <strong>October<\/strong> <strong>15-19, 2024 \/ October<\/strong> <strong>23-27, 2024 \/ October 31-November 4, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">135th Canton Fair (spring)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1 (Lighting, Machinery, Electronics &amp; Household Electrical Appliances, Tools): April 15-19<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 2 (Bathroom Equipment, Gifts, Consumer Goods, Building Materials, Home Decorations): April 23-27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 3 (Food, Mother and Infant Products, Pet Products, Textiles &amp; Garments, Footwear, Cases &amp; Bags, and Recreation Products, Medical Devices): May 1-5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online<\/strong>: The 135th Canton Fair online will be live from March 16 to September 15, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">136th Canton Fair (fall)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1 (Lighting, Machinery, Electronics &amp; Household Electrical Appliances, Tools): October 15-19<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 2 (Bathroom Equipment, Gifts, Consumer Goods, Building Materials, Home Decorations): October 23-27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 3 (Food, Mother and Infant Products, Pet Products, Textiles &amp; Garments, Footwear, Cases &amp; Bags, and Recreation Products, Medical Devices): October 31-November 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online<\/strong>: The 136th Canton Fair online will be launched from September 15, 2024, to March 16, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canton Fair 2024 exhibitor list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cantonfair.org.cn\/en-US\/customPages\/exhibition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">catalog of exhibitors at the Canton Fair<\/a> is divided into thirteen categories and as many as 55 sections. Over 25,000 companies exhibit at the fairgrounds, so it will be easy to find a potential business partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hall map<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the Canton Fair map for each phase in our <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/canton-fair-map\/\">Canton Fair Map post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to register for the Canton Fair 2024?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of participants for the Canton Fair is free. Those who participated in previous editions can register for the next event using their account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to register for the Canton Fair 2024?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cantonfair.org.cn\/en-US\/register\/index#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cantonfair.org.cn\/en-US\/register\/index<\/a> and select \u201cOverseas Buyer\u201d (if not based in Mainland China)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose one of the options:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cI have a buyer badge\u201d (if you already have the Buyer Badge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI don\u2019t have a buyer badge\u201d (if you do not have the Buyer Badge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201clog in\u201d to log in to an existing account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the case of the \u201cI don\u2019t have a Buyer Badge\u201d option, submit the completed form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration.png\" alt=\"Canton Fair registration 2024\" class=\"wp-image-7787 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1895\" height=\"1184\" src=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration.png\" alt=\"Canton Fair registration 2024\" class=\"wp-image-7787 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration.png 1895w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration-1536x960.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1895px) 100vw, 1895px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After registration, you have access to the catalog of suppliers and products and can watch live videos. To get more options, you must verify your e-mail address and complete your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets for the Canton Fair 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-Chinese guests can attend the Canton Fair for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few weeks before the start of the trade show date, you should apply for an invitation to the fair (needed for the visa process) and for your first ID badge. The ID badge can be collected on-site \u2013 you will need a copy of the registration certificate and a passport photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do before the Canton Fair?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analyze which of the three phases of the fair you are most interested in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for the exhibition and check out the catalog of products and exhibitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for your trip: get a visa in advance (1-2 months), buy a plane ticket, and book accommodation (many hotels near the exhibition hall provide transport to and from the event venue).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/wechat\/\">WeChat<\/a> on your mobile phone to keep in touch with exhibitors. Link your credit card in the app to make payments easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolut.com\/promo\/aff-affiliates-promo\/?irgwc=1&amp;p=i0&amp;ext=1969728&amp;clickid=3ASUknRyZxyPT7fzlvSZkx8MUkFSWIS1DXsb0c0&amp;RA=&amp;af_c_id=1969728&amp;pid=impactradius_int&amp;af_click_lookback=30d&amp;gwlurl=https:\/\/www.revolut.com\/promo\/aff-affiliates-promo\/?irgwc=1&amp;p=i0&amp;ext=1969728&amp;clickid=3ASUknRyZxyPT7fzlvSZkx8MUkFSWIS1DXsb0c0&amp;RA=&amp;af_media_type=%7bif(propertytype&amp;idfa=%7bappleifa%7d&amp;advertising_id=%7bgoogleaid%7d&amp;clickid=3ASUknRyZxyPT7fzlvSZkx8MUkFSWIS1DXsb0c0&amp;af_siteid=1969728&amp;af_sub_siteid=PCHIG&amp;secondary_publisher=1969728&amp;c=9626&amp;click_id=3ASUknRyZxyPT7fzlvSZkx8MUkFSWIS1DXsb0c0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Revolut<\/a> account, buy a Chinese SIM card, and install a VPN app (Astrill or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/3827810\/1462856\/16063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ExpressVPN<\/a>) to access blocked websites in China.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When packing for the trip, check the weather conditions (we recommend taking comfortable shoes). It is worth preparing a small suitcase for advertising materials and samples.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more tips about <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/canton-fair-preparations\/\">preparations before the Canton Fair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplier sourcing at the Canton Fair 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not speak Mandarin, hire an interpreter or download a translation app (Pleco or Google Translate) to make communication easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare business cards and a business card holder. In China, business cards are handed out and accepted with both hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down the <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/10-questions-for-chinese-suppliers\/\">questions you have for suppliers<\/a> and arrange meetings with them. Bring a notebook and a camera to make documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not place your order on-site; instead, send an email summarizing the arrangements and finalize the details after the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">verify a potential Chinese business partner<\/a> before you place an order to protect your business from unreliable suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to the Canton Fair in Guangzhou?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guangzhou is one of the biggest cities in China. Thus, it is well connected to other major cities. In a matter of hours, you can get to Guangzhou from Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong. When in Guangzhou, you can get to the Pazhou Complex by taxi or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>by train \u2013 get off at Guangzhou East, hail a taxi to the venue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>by subway \u2013 get on line 8 to Wanshengwei, get off at Xingangdong or Pazhou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>by bus \u2013 get on a bus running to the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall (229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 763, 988 lines, express line B7).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business trip to China and an invitation letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Citizens of most nations need a suitable visa to enter China. In most cases, a business visa is essential if you want to attend a Chinese trade show. There&#8217;s no need to show your health code any longer.<br>When registering for the trade show, make sure that the organizer provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/business-visa-to-china-invitation-letter\/\">business invitation letter<\/a>. When you apply for a visa, use the invitation letter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canton Fair is considered the most famous and important trade fair event in the world. It is the longest-running trade show in China, attracting hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs from various industries every year. 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