Canton Fair, established in 1957, is held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China. Canton Fair is a comprehensive international trading event with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the largest buyer attendance, the most diverse buyer source country, the greatest business turnover and the best reputation in China. Under the theme of promoting the nation’s high-quality development and high-level opening-up，the 135th Canton Fair is held from April 15 to May 5, 2024 in Guangzhou, with an exhibition scale of 1.55 million square meters, a total of 74,000 booths, about 28,600 high-quality Chinese and international enterprises participating onsite, and over 246,000 overseas buyers form 215 countries and regions attending onsite. Overseas buyers spoke highly of the Canton Fair, believing that Canton Fair is the best platform for one-stop procurement.
Since the 101st session of Canton Fair, International Pavilion was set up for the purpose of promoting the import and export balance, as well as helping international companies explore global commercial opportunities. With the development of 35 sessions, International Pavilion has attracted more than 17,000 overseas exhibitors from over 100 countries and regions, including many outstanding country & regions delegations and world-known companies. The 135th Canton Fair International Pavilion attracted the participation of 680 companies from 50 countries and regions.
The booth application for the 136th Canton Fair International Pavilion starts now and we cordially invite qualified international companies to participate in the exhibition and share the global business opportunities. Please check the detailed information as below:
1.Exhibition time
The 136th Canton Fair is scheduled to be opened on October 15th , 2024.
The onsite exhibition:
Phase 1: October 15th to 19th
Phase 2: October 23rd to 27th
Phase 3: October 31st to November 4th
Time for booth dismantling and setup: October 20th to 22nd , October 28th to 30th.
The online exhibition: the online platform service time is 6 months (from September 16th, 2024 to March 15th, 2025 ).
2.Exhibition venue
Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou. (No.382, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China).
3.Exhibition categories
| Phase | Exhibits |
| Phase 1Oct. 15-19 | Electronics & Appliance: Consumer Electronics & Information Products / Household Electrical Appliances |
| Vehicles & Two-Wheel: Spare Parts | |
| Light & Electrical: Lighting Equipment / Electronic & Electrical Products | |
| Hardware: Hardware / Tools | |
| Phase 2Oct. 23-27 | Housewares: General Ceramics / Household Items / Kitchenware & Tableware |
| Gifts & Decorations: Home Decorations / Festival Products / Gifts & Premiums / Glass Artware / Art Ceramics / Clocks, Watches& Optical Instruments / Gardening Products / Weaving, Rattan & Iron Products | |
| Building & Furniture: Building & Decorative Materials / Furniture / Sanitary & Bathroom Equipment | |
| Phase 3Oct. 31 – Nov. 4 | Fashion:Furs, Leather, Downs & Related Products / Men & Women’s Clothing / Underwear / Fashion Accessories & Fittings / Sports & Casual Wear / Textile Raw Materials & Fabrics / Shoes / Cases & Bags |
| Home Textiles: Home Textiles / Carpets & Tapestries | |
| Food Health & Recreation : Food / Sports, Travel & Recreation / Personal Care Products / Medicines, Health Products & Medical Devices / Pet Products & Food / Toiletries / Office Supplies | |
| Toys & Children Baby Maternity: Children, Baby & Maternity Products / Toys / Kids’ Wear |
* For More details ,please click Exhibition Categories
4.Booth Rates & Stand Configuration
Raw Space and Shell Scheme are available in International Pavilion, and each exhibitor is equipped with an online showroom, enjoying the basic online exhibition service of International Pavilion.
（1）Raw space (minimum 36M2 )
Phase 1: 26,000 RMB (9M2)
Phase 2: 23,000 RMB (9M2)
Phase 3: 23,000 RMB (9M2)
Exhibitors shall self-design the stand on the raw space according to the regulation of booth construction and build the stand through contractors appointed by the Canton Fair. The qualified contractors list will be provided.
（2）Shell Scheme
Phase 1: 30,000 RMB per stand (9M2)
Phase 2: 27,000 RMB per stand (9M2)
Phase 3: 27,000 RMB per stand (9M2)
Shell Scheme is built by the Organizer with exhibiting furniture, including wall panels, light box, fascia board, floor carpet, spotlights, socket, shelves, reception table, base cabinet, negotiation table, folding chairs.
5.Supporting events
(1)Business match-making events
A series of international trade promotion events will be held during the exhibition time. Exhibitors will be kindly invited to attend the business activities, which will improve the match-making efficiency between suppliers and buyers.
(2)Canton Fair selections launch
A lot of leading enterprises will be gathered in Canton Fair selections launch event to release new products, technologies and services, and demonstrate innovative achievements.
(3)Canton Fair Design Award
Canton Fair Design Award is set for selecting the cutting-edge products and push forward the high-quality development of international trade through presenting the products on the platform of Canton Fair, enhancing brand communication, and promoting exchanges at the Canton Fair.
(4)Media report
Many mainstream media from home and abroad will be invited to report Canton Fair during the exhibition time, highlight the leadership, propagation and the influence of Canton Fair.
6.Participation application
(1)Participation qualifications
1)Exhibitors should be companies legally registered in any country or region outside the Chinese Mainland according to eligible law. Copy of the company registration certificate (with company stamp) or other valid certificates shall be submitted.
2)After submitting required application materials and passing the verification with written notice from the Organizer, enterprises in substantive legal relation with the exhibitor can also jointly participate in the exhibition, including the head office, subsidiary, joint-venture partner, representative office,etc. Relevant supporting documents and authorization materials shall be provided.
(2)Application
Exhibitors can directly make the application to the Organizer or contact with the agency authorized by the Organizer for application.
The Organizer: China Foreign Trade Centre
Tel: (8620)28-888-999 (Outside the Chinese Mainland)
400-888-999 (The Chinese Mainland)
Fax: 0086-20-89138550
Email: import@cantonfair.org.cn
Official Website: https://cief.cantonfair.org.cn/en/international/
(3)Participation procedures
STEP 1: Submit relevant participation documents, including the business certificate, company & products introduction profile, certificate of origins or other supporting documents and authorization materials.
STEP 2: Complete the application form & participation provisions of Canton Fair(see in the attachment), sign & seal on the last page (please confirm the participation qualification with the Organizer before filling in the application documents).
STEP 3: Pay for the exhibition fees once the Notice of Payment is received. Notice of Payment will be issued shortly once the exhibitors submit the application documents, along with all the supporting materials mentioned above. Enterprises who pay 100% of exhibition fees will be regarded as qualified to participate in the exhibition. In principal, once the fee paid, there will be no refund.
STEP 4: Visit http://intl.cantonfair.org.cn/#/importLogin and finish the online registration (for new exhibitor).
STEP 5: Make preparation for the exhibition as the guide.
(4) The deadline of application
From now on until August 15th , 2024
