Back to Business Travel

Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair)

Buyer-only Business Travel trade fairGuangzhoubiannual

Quick facts

CategoryBusiness Travel
Pricing modelFree
Best forMeeting suppliers in person, product discovery, networking
PlatformWeb

Overview

The Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) is the largest trade fair in China, held biannually in Guangzhou. It features tens of thousands of exhibitors across all product categories and is an essential event for anyone serious about sourcing from China.

Key features: Enormous supplier variety; See products in person and Network with industry peers.

When to use Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair)

Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) makes sense if you meeting suppliers in person, product discovery, networking. It's a common pick in the Business Travel category for importers who need this kind of capability.

Pricing explained

Free registration, travel costs apply. For most importers, total cost depends on volume, service level and how much you negotiate. If you're comparing Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) against alternatives, request quotes from all of them and compare on equivalent scope — not just list price.

Pros

  • Enormous supplier variety
  • See products in person
  • Network with industry peers

Cons

  • Very crowded
  • Guangzhou hotels are expensive during fair
  • Overwhelming for first-timers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) cost?

Free registration, travel costs apply

What is Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) best for?

Meeting suppliers in person, product discovery, networking

Does Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) have an affiliate program?

As of our last check, Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) does not appear to offer a public affiliate or referral program. You can still link out to the tool from your site, but no commission is tracked.

What are the main advantages of Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair)?

Enormous supplier variety; See products in person; Network with industry peers.

How do I get started with Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair)?

Visit www.cantonfair.org.cn and create an account. Most importers complete setup in under an hour. If the service requires a quote, expect a sales response within one business day.

Alternatives in Business Travel

If Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) isn't the right fit, these cover similar needs.

China International Industry Fair (CIIF)
Major industrial trade fair in Shanghai
Compare
East China Fair (ECF)
Major consumer goods trade fair in Shanghai
Compare
Chinaplas
World's leading plastics and rubber trade fair
Compare