The 139th Canton Fair will start soon

The 139th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, will be jointly hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province. It will be held in Guangzhou from 15 April to 5 May 2026.

The exhibition will be organized in three phases: Phase One from 15 to 19 April, Phase Two from 23 to 27 April and Phase Three from 1 to 5 May. The exhibition spans a total area of approximately 1.55 million square metres and includes 55 dedicated exhibition zones.

Phase One encompasses exhibition zones for household appliances, consumer electronics and information products, electrical and electronic products, lighting products, new energy, new materials and chemical products, hardware, tools, processing machinery and equipment, power and electrical equipment, general machinery and mechanical components, industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, new energy vehicles and smart mobility, motorcycles, bicycles, automotive components, and vehicles.

Phase Two encompasses exhibition zones for building and decorative materials, sanitary ware, furniture, kitchenware, tableware, household ceramics, homewares, watches and eyewear, gifts and promotional items, festive goods, home décor, artistic ceramics, glassware, garden products, woven and rattan crafts, iron and stone ornaments, and outdoor spa facilities.

Phase Three encompasses exhibition zones for personal care appliances, bathroom accessories, pharmaceuticals, healthcare products and medical devices, pet supplies, maternity and infant goods, toys, children’s wear, menswear and womenswear, sportswear and leisurewear, undergarments, fur, leather, down and related products, clothing accessories and trimmings, home textiles, textile raw materials and fabrics, carpets and tapestries, footwear, office stationery, luggage and bags, sports and leisure goods, foodstuffs, and distinctive products for rural revitalization.

Horsten provides clients a full-turnkey exhibition solution. We fully understand that first-time exhibitors at the Canton Fair or those visiting China for the first time, may find the complex documentation process and booth requirements to be a hidden challenge. For the 138th Canton Fair, we already provided clients fully managed services, handling everything from booth applications and documentation review to credential processing. Facing the most stringent credential verification rules in the Canton Fair’s history, we ensured 100% successful credential acquisition for all compliant clients through advance pre-reviews and one-to-one guidance.

Should you require business travel to China for activities such as attending trade shows, visiting exhibitions, or meeting clients, Horsten will accompany you and develop the most efficient and high-quality business itinerary. And if you are planning to attend this 139th Canton Fair, please do not hesitate to contact us.