The 138th Canton Fair (Autumn 2025) is Now Open! Let’s explore the highlights of this session
1. Smart Technology and Green & Low-Carbon are Mainstream
Smart Technology and Green, Low-Carbon Practices Take Center Stage
Smart products remain a key focus. At the previous session, the Service Robot Zone made its debut and attracted significant attention, with over 320,000 intelligent products showcased on-site. Green and low-carbon products were equally impressive, with more than half of the exhibiting enterprises holding relevant patents in this field. It is expected that these cutting-edge areas will continue to deliver surprises this session.
Smart products remain the star attraction. At the last Canton Fair, the Service Robot Zone made its debut and drew enormous attention, with more than32smart products on show. Green and low-carbon products were equally impressive — over half of the exhibitors hold related patents in this field. These cutting-edge areas are expected to deliver more surprises this year.
2. Cultural Empowerment and Scenario-Based ExperiencesCultural Storytelling and Immersive Experiences
The Canton Fair is no longer just a platform for commodity trading; it has become a feast of culture and aesthetics. Many companies combine their products with cultural stories and aesthetic concepts through carefully designed booths, allowing you to experience a rich cultural atmosphere while discussing business.
The Canton Fair is far more than a trading platform — it is a feast of culture and aesthetics. Many companies have carefully designed their booths, blending products with cultural stories and design philosophies, so you can soak up a rich cultural atmosphere while doing business.
3. Official Data and Platform SupportOfficial Data and Platform Support
The Canton Fair’s official online platform operates concurrently with the physical exhibition, providing massive amounts of information on exhibitors and exhibits (over 3.75 million products were displayed online last session). It is recommended that you browse in advance via the official website or app to identify your targets.
The Canton Fair's official online platform runs in sync with the offline fair, offering a vast database of exhibitors and products (over375items were listed online at the previous session). We recommend browsing in advance through the official website or the official appAPPto shortlist your targets.
Basic Information of the Canton FairCanton Fair Essentials
The 135th Canton Fair is held in Autumn 2025 at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou.
The138th Session of the Canton Fair2025will be held in autumn at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou
Guangzhou· Pazhou· Canton Fair Complex
Phase 1
Oct 15 - 19, 2025 (Electronics & Household Appliances, Building Materials & Hardware, Industrial Manufacturing, etc.)
2025year10month15day to-19day(Electronics & Home Appliances, Building Materials & Hardware, Industrial Manufacturing, etc.)
Phase 2
Oct 23 - 27, 2025 (Consumer Goods, Gifts & Decorations, Home Products, etc.)
2025year10month23day to-27day(Consumer Goods, Gifts & Decorations, Home Products, etc.)
Phase 3
Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2025 (Textiles & Garments, Bags, Shoes & Headgear, Health & Medical Products, etc.)
2025year10month31day-11month4day(Textiles & Apparel, Bags, Shoes & Hats, Healthcare, etc.)
Daily Hours9:30 - 18:00
Practical Guide for BuyersPractical Tips for Buyers
1. Pre-Show Preparation: Work SmartPre-Fair Preparation: Twice the Results for Half the Effort
•Credential Application: The Canton Fair is not open to the general public. Buyers need to apply for a buyer badge in advance.
Badge Application: The Canton Fair is not open to the general public, so a buyer badge must be arranged in advance
•Overseas Buyers:Complete buyer pre-registration via the Canton Fair official website or app. After approval, present required documents to pick up your badge at the on-site Registration Center.
Overseas buyers: complete buyer pre-registration in advance via the Canton Fair official website or the official app.APPOnce approved, bring the relevant documents to the on-site badge center at the venue to collect your badge.
•Domestic Buyers:Complete real-name pre-registration through official channels. After approval, you can usually enter by swiping your ID card.
Domestic buyers: register with your real name in advance through official Canton Fair channels. Once approved, you can normally enter directly by scanning your national ID card.
•Plan Your Itinerary & Targets:Plan Your Itinerary and Targets
• Use the official Canton Fair app to research exhibitors and products in advance, adding booths of interest to your favorites.
Use the official Canton Fair app to research exhibitors and products in advance, and add the boothsAPPyou are interested in to your favorites
• The complex is divided into Areas A, B, C, and D, each with different focuses (e.g., Area A concentrates on Electronics & Household Appliances, New Energy Vehicles). Familiarize yourself with the layout beforehand to save time and energy.
The venue is divided intoA、B、C、Dfour zones, each with a different focus. For example, ZoneAconcentrates categories such as electronics, home appliances and new energy vehicles. Getting familiar with the zone layout and planning your route in advance will save you a lot of energy
2. On-site Efficient Sourcing TipsOn-Site Tips for Efficient Sourcing
•Utilize Official “Tools”:Make the most of the official"must-have tool"
• The official Canton Fair app is your best companion, useful for searching exhibitors/products and featuring instant messaging for initial contact.
The official Canton Fair app is your best companion for exploring the fair — it not only lets you search exhibitors and products,APPits instant messaging feature also allows you to make initial contact with exhibitors online.
• Clear on-site signage will help you navigate quickly.
Clear on-site wayfinding signage will also help you get your bearings quickly.
•Efficient Communication & Screening:
Communicate and Screen Efficiently
• For potential suppliers, strive for in-depth conversations to understand their R&D capabilities and custom services.
For suppliers you are serious about, aim for in-depth conversations to learn about their R&D capabilities and customized services.
• Prioritize suppliers with their own factories, rich export experience, or relevant international certifications.
Be selective — prioritize companies with their own factories, extensive export experience or relevant international certifications.
3. Dining & Transportation TipsDining and Transport Tips
•Dining Services:Catering areas are available in Areas A, B, C, and D, offering Chinese & Western cuisine, Halal food, and more. The “Canton Fair Food Street” provides traditional Cantonese delicacies, allowing you to experience Lingnan flavors without leaving the complex.
Dining: dining areas are set up across allA、B、C、Dzones of the venue, serving Chinese and Western cuisine, halal meals and more, with plenty of choice."The Canton Fair Food Street"also offers traditional Cantonese delicacies, letting you savor the flavors of Lingnan without leaving the venue.
•Metro is Recommended: Guangzhou Metro Line 8 is the most convenient way to reach the complex.
Metro is your best option: Guangzhou Metro Line8is the most convenient way to reach the venue.• For Area A, get off at Xingangdong Station.ForAZone, get off at Xingangdong Station
• For Areas B, C, and D, get off at Pazhou Station.
ForB、C、DZone, get off at Pazhou Station
We hope this guide helps you achieve fruitful results at the Canton Fair!
We hope this guide helps you make the most of the Canton Fair!
