China Import and Export Fair Kickstarts in Guangzhou: Important Things To Know

The 134th Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, commenced on October 15, 2023, in Guangzhou, China. The Canton Fair is a biannual international trade fair established in 1957 and co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People”s Republic of China and the People”s Government of Guangdong Province.

Organized by China Foreign Trade Centre, the fair is held every spring and autumn. It is the largest trade fair in China, with the most extensive product range, the highest number of buyers, and the most significant business turnover.

Here are 10 important things to know about this year”s event:

1. The fair is divided into three phases:
   • Phase 1: October 15-19, 2023
   • Phase 2: October 23-27, 2023
   • Phase 3: October 31-November 4, 2023
2. The product categories for each phase are as follows:
   • Phase 1: Consumer electronics and information products, household electrical appliances, lighting equipment, general machinery and mechanical basic parts, power machinery and electric power, processing machinery equipment, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, electronic and electrical products, hardware and tools.
   • Phase 2: General ceramics, household items, kitchenware and tableware, weaving, rattan and iron products, gardening products, home decorations, festival products, gifts and premiums, glass artware, art ceramics, clocks, watches, and optical instruments, building and decorative materials, sanitary and bathroom equipment, furniture.
   • Phase 3: Home textiles, textile raw materials and fabrics, carpets and tapestries, furs, leather, downs, and products, fashion accessories and fittings, men”s and women”s clothing, underwear, sports and casual wear, food, sports, travel and recreation products, cases and bags, medicines, health products and medical devices, pet products and food, toiletries, personal care products, office supplies, toys, kids” wear, maternity, baby, and children”s products.
3. The online platform service time will be extended for a period of about six months (from September 16, 2023, to March 15, 2024).
4. To view the exhibit categories of the 134th Canton Fair International Pavilion, please visit the following link:

https://cief.cantonfair.org.cn/html/cantonfair/en/exhibitor/2012-09/24845.shtml

Additional information:

• The time for booth dismantling and setup is October 20-22, 2023, and October 28-30, 2023.
• For more information about the Canton Fair, please visit the official website: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/

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— Canton Fair (@cantonfair) October 15, 2023