{"id":8631,"date":"2024-10-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/?p=8631"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:29:25","slug":"canton-fair-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/canton-fair-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Canton Fair 2025 &#8211; a comprehensive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you had to choose only one trade fair to attend, it would undoubtedly be the Canton Fair in China. Canton Fair is the biggest and most important trade fair event on the globe. The onsite exhibition attracts over 246,000 overseas buyers from 215 countries and regions. When is the Canton Fair 2025?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Canton Fair 2025?<\/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 trade fair in China. It takes place twice a year, in spring at the end of April and beginning of May, and in autumn at the end of October and beginning of November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canton Fair is organized by the China Foreign Trade Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This massive event is organized both offline and online. Moreover, both events are mostly free of charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The offline fair is divided into three phases, each lasting several days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase One focuses on tools, electrical and electronic equipment, machinery, and related industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase Two brings together entrepreneurs from the gifts, consumer goods, and home furnishings sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase Three features exhibitors specializing in clothing, textiles, food, and medical devices.<\/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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the Canton Fair 2025? Canton Fair dates and times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring edition: <strong>April<\/strong> <strong>15-19, 2025 \/ April 23-27, 2025 \/ May 1-5, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall edition: <strong>October<\/strong> <strong>15-19, 2025 \/ October<\/strong> <strong>23-27, 2025 \/ October 31-November 4, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canton Fair opening hours: 9:30 AM-6:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Canton Fair 2025?<\/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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">137th Canton Fair Spring Edition 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1, April 15-19: Electronics &amp; Appliance, Manufacturing, Vehicles &amp; Two Wheels, Light &amp; Electrical, Hardware, International Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 2, April 23-27: Houseware, Gift &amp; Decorations, Building &amp; Furniture, International Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 3, May 1-5: Toys &amp; Children, Baby and Maternity, Fashion, Home Textiles, Stationery, Health &amp; Recreation, Traditional Chinese Specialties, International Pavilion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online<\/strong>: The 137th Canton Fair online will be launched from March to September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">138th Canton Fair Spring Autumn 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1, October 15-19: Electronics &amp; Appliance, Manufacturing, Vehicles &amp; Two Wheels, Light &amp; Electrical, Hardware, International Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 2, October 23-27: Houseware, Gift &amp; Decorations, Building &amp; Furniture, International Pavilion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 3, October 31-November 4: Toys &amp; Children, Baby and Maternity, Fashion, Home Textiles, Stationery, Health &amp; Recreation, Traditional Chinese Specialties, International Pavilion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online<\/strong>: The 138th Canton Fair online will be live from September 2025 to March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canton Fair 2025 exhibitor list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canton Fair, each edition houses over 25 thousand exhibitors. Check 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> in thirteen categories and 55 sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canton Fair hall map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canton Fair fairground is huge (1.55 million square meters!). Make sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/canton-fair-map\/\">Canton Fair Map post<\/a> before attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to register for the Canton Fair 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have great news \u2013 registering for the Canton Fair is free! If you are a first-time guest, you have to get a Buyer&#8217;s Badge to attend on-site. If it is not your first edition, you can register for the event using your account.<\/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>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cOverseas Buyer\u201d (if not based in Mainland China)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register and verify your email&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick one of the options:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cI have a buyer badge\u201d (if you already have the Buyer Badge)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cI don\u2019t have a buyer badge\u201d (if you do not have the Buyer Badge)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201clog in\u201d to log in to an existing account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a buyer badge, submit the completed form.&nbsp;<\/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:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration.png\" alt=\"Canton Fair registration\" class=\"wp-image-7787 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1895\" height=\"1184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-2024-registration.png\" alt=\"Canton Fair registration\" 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 can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse the catalog of suppliers and products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch live videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more if you verify your e-mail address and complete your profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be one of the guests at the Canton Fair, make sure to pre-register for the event on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry tickets for the Canton Fair 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors from outside China have <strong>free entry<\/strong> to the Canton Fair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few weeks before the trade show starts, we recommend applying for a visitors&#8217; badge if you don\u2019t have one. Once you are on-site, you can collect your ID badge at the counter. You have to bring a copy of the registration certificate and a passport photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you set off to China for the Canton Fair, read our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/canton-fair-preparations\/\">preparations before Canton Fair<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to the Canton Fair at Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guangzhou is in the south of China, and it is a well-connected city. It takes several hours to get to Guangzhou from Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get to the Pazhou Complex by car\/taxi or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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\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 train \u2013 get off at Guangzhou East, hail a taxi to the venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-pazhou-complex-map-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Canton Fair Pazhou complex map\" class=\"wp-image-9267 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-pazhou-complex-map-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Canton Fair Pazhou complex map\" class=\"wp-image-9267 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-pazhou-complex-map-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-pazhou-complex-map-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-pazhou-complex-map-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton-fair-pazhou-complex-map.png 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Attendance Guide for Overseas Buyers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you remember if you attend the Canton Fair?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to place an order on-site without vetting the supplier, you should reconsider it. No \u201cspecial offer\u201d is worth getting scammed.&nbsp; Always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">run a background check of the potential Chinese supplier<\/a> before you place an order to protect your sourcing business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you had to choose only one trade fair to attend, it would undoubtedly be the Canton Fair in China. Canton Fair is the biggest and most important trade fair event on the globe. 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