About this expo
The Canton Fair, officially known as the China Import and Export Fair, is a comprehensive international trading event. The 140th Canton Fair Autumn 2026 is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou, China, with Phase 3 running from October 31 to November 4, 2026. This significant event is held at the Canton Fair Complex, also known as the China Import & Export Fair Complex, located in Pazhou, Guangzhou.
CIEF Phase 3 specifically highlights consumer goods, textiles, personal care products, medical supplies, toys, and food. The extensive product categories include Textiles and Garments, Shoes, Office Supplies, Cases and Bags, Recreation Products, Medicines, Health Products, and Medical Devices, Food Products, Home Textiles and Daily-Use Consumer Goods, Apparel & Accessories, Fabrics, Home Textiles, Raw Materials, Personal Care & Beauty Products, Toys, Stationery, Baby Products, Fashion Jewellery, Sports Products, Pet Products and Food, and Traditional Chinese Specialties. Over 30,000 enterprises are expected to exhibit at the 140th session (2026).
The fair targets international buyers, importers, and manufacturers, including Amazon and e-commerce sellers, wholesalers, retailers, construction buyers, hospitality suppliers, and brands developing private-label products. Phase 3 is particularly relevant for apparel brands, fashion buyers, FMCG distributors, retailers sourcing health and hygiene goods, importers of toys, baby care, and school supplies, and private label entrepreneurs in beauty or wellness markets. The 139th Canton Fair attracted 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions.
Highlights
5 items- 140th edition of the Canton Fair (2026)
- Held at Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou
- Expected 30,000+ exhibiting enterprises (140th session, 2026)
- Attracted 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions (139th session)
- AUMA listed
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
CIEF Phase 3 is scheduled from October 31 to November 4, 2026, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
Who organizes it?+
It is organized by the China Foreign Trade Centre (Group), co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Guangdong Province.
What industries and products are covered?+
CIEF Phase 3 covers consumer goods, textiles, personal care products, medical supplies, toys, and food. Specific categories include Textiles and Garments, Shoes, Office Supplies, Cases and Bags, Recreation Products, Medicines, Health Products, and Medical Devices, Food Products, Home Textiles and Daily-Use Consumer Goods, Apparel & Accessories, Fabrics, Home Textiles, Raw Materials, Personal Care & Beauty Products, Toys, Stationery, Baby Products, Fashion Jewellery, Sports Products, Pet Products and Food, and Traditional Chinese Specialties.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Overseas buyers require a Canton Fair invitation for a Chinese visa. First-time attendees can pre-register via the Buyer Service System on the official website or the Canton Fair App to receive an invitation letter and save on the on-site registration fee.
What are the practical participation details?+
Pre-registration for the 140th Canton Fair is open from August 12 to November 4, 2025.