Canton Fair autumn 2026: our team walks it for you
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The 140th Canton Fair runs from 15 October to 4 November 2026 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Our own staff in Guangzhou cover all three phases for UK and overseas buyers, so you can shortlist exhibitors, see products and compare prices without flying to China.
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The three phases
| Dates | Main product areas | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 15–19 October 2026 | Electronics, household appliances, lighting, machinery and industrial equipment, hardware and tools, new energy, vehicles and parts |
| Phase 2 | 23–27 October 2026 | Daily consumer goods, kitchenware and tableware, gifts, home decoration, furniture and building materials |
| Phase 3 | 31 October – 4 November 2026 | Textiles and garments, shoes, bags, office and school supplies, toys, health and personal care, food and medical products |
The fair's official exhibitor plan sets which hall and phase each product category is in; we check your category against it when we agree the brief.Official Canton Fair site
What we can do for you
Every brief is different, so the scope is built around your products. Buyers usually choose from:
- A shortlist of exhibitors for your product, checked against the Chinese company register before we visit
- Booth visits with photos and video of the products you care about
- Prices, MOQs, lead times and customisation options collected in the same format from every booth
- A live video call from the booth, so you can talk to the supplier yourself
- Samples collected at the fair and shipped to you
- A factory audit after the fair for the suppliers you want to take further
- A written report comparing the exhibitors, with our recommendation
How it works
Send your brief
Tell us the products, target price or specification, quantities and which phase you need.
Agree scope and quote
We confirm the categories, booths and deliverables, and send a fixed quote for that brief.
We walk the fair
Our team visits the booths, collects prices and samples, and calls you live where you want to join.
Report and next steps
You get the comparison report. If you go ahead, we handle samples, factory checks, production, shipping and UK customs.
Pricing
Quotes to suit how you buy: one delivered price, or an itemised quote with the factory cost, freight, duty and our service fee shown separately. Open-book detail is available on request. Audits and inspections are usually included in the quote for an order placed with us; complex checks that need a third party are charged extra, agreed first.
Phase 1 opens on 15 October. Send your brief before your phase starts so we can build the exhibitor shortlist in advance.
Is the Canton Fair worth going to? Read our guide →
Questions buyers ask
When is the Canton Fair autumn 2026?
The 140th Canton Fair runs in three phases at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou: Phase 1 from 15 to 19 October 2026 (electronics, appliances, machinery, tools, new energy and vehicles), Phase 2 from 23 to 27 October (home goods, kitchenware, gifts, decoration, furniture and building materials) and Phase 3 from 31 October to 4 November (textiles, garments, shoes, bags, toys, personal care, food and medical products). Cambridge China Bridge walks all three phases for buyers who cannot travel.
Do I need to travel to Guangzhou?
No. Our team in Guangzhou walks the fair for you, and you can join booth conversations by live video if you want to.
Can you cover more than one phase?
Yes. We cover all three phases of the autumn 2026 fair, so a brief can span products from different phases.
What happens after the fair?
Quotes to suit how you buy: one delivered price, or an itemised quote with the factory cost, freight, duty and our service fee shown separately. Open-book detail is available on request. Audits and inspections are usually included in the quote for an order placed with us; complex checks that need a third party are charged extra, agreed first.
Can overseas buyers use this?
Yes. Buyers outside the UK get the same fair service, with quotes in GBP, USD or EUR.
Discuss your sourcing project
Tell us the product, quantity and destination. Our own staff in China verify factories, follow production and inspect before shipment. We reply the same working day to confirm receipt and arrange next steps.
Discuss your sourcing project- WhatsAppBuying for a business? WhatsApp works too: send your company name, product, quantity and timing, and we will reply with the next steps.
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