Canton Fair · Autumn 2026

Canton Fair autumn 2026: our team walks it for you

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

DatesMain product areas
Phase 115–19 October 2026Electronics, household appliances, lighting, machinery and industrial equipment, hardware and tools, new energy, vehicles and parts
Phase 223–27 October 2026Daily consumer goods, kitchenware and tableware, gifts, home decoration, furniture and building materials
Phase 331 October – 4 November 2026Textiles 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

  1. Send your brief

    Tell us the products, target price or specification, quantities and which phase you need.

  2. Agree scope and quote

    We confirm the categories, booths and deliverables, and send a fixed quote for that brief.

  3. We walk the fair

    Our team visits the booths, collects prices and samples, and calls you live where you want to join.

  4. Report and next steps

    You get the comparison report. If you go ahead, we handle samples, factory checks, production, shipping and UK customs.

Pricing

Quoted to your brief: the number of categories and phases, booth visits, samples and any post-fair audit. Goods you then order through us carry no sourcing fee or commission.

Phase 1 opens on 15 October. Send your brief before your phase starts so we can build the exhibitor shortlist in advance.

Send your Canton Fair brief →

Is the Canton Fair worth going to? Read our guide →

Questions buyers ask

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?

We can collect and ship samples, audit the factories you shortlist, and manage the order through production, inspection, shipping and UK customs. Goods orders carry no sourcing fee.

Can overseas buyers use this?

Yes. Buyers outside the UK get the same fair service, with quotes in GBP, USD or EUR.

Find your hidden margin

For UK delivery, send a link or specification for an off-the-shelf product and we can return a free landed-price comparison within 72 hours, whether or not you buy it today. If you buy it already, tell us your current price. Custom products take about three weeks to quote; overseas delivery and standalone audits are scoped separately.

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