Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair)
The Canton Fair is China's multi-sector import and export fair in Guangzhou. According to a government notice, the autumn 2026 edition runs in three phases: 15-19 October, 23-27 October and 31 October - 4 November, with food in the third phase.
About Canton Fair
The Canton Fair is China's multi-sector import and export fair in Guangzhou. According to a government notice, the autumn 2026 edition runs in three phases: 15-19 October, 23-27 October and 31 October - 4 November, with food in the third phase.
When is Canton Fair?
| Event | Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 October - 4 November 2026 (food in Phase 3, 31 October - 4 November) |
| Frequency | Twice a year (spring and autumn) |
| City / country | Guangzhou, China |
| Venue and address | Canton Fair Complex (Pazhou), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China |
| Organizer | China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) |
| Official website | https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zwjg/sqfb/md/art/2026/art_7b21114e2804493fafab631cbf886dfc.html |
Always confirm dates, venue and entry rules on the organizer's official website before you travel. Radiance Overseas is not the organizer of this event.
Why Canton Fair Matters for Indian Agro Exporters and Buyers
Canton Fair is mainly a manufacturing and consumer goods fair. Its food and agri-products section is a smaller part of the show, so it is best used to meet Chinese food importers and traders who browse the third phase.
Typical visitors and buyers:
- Chinese importers and traders
- Global buyers sourcing in Guangzhou
- Food distributors
- Trading companies
Our Canton Fair Journey
Year-by-year attendance — green tabs are exhibited editions, muted tabs are years we followed without exhibiting.
China Import & Export Fair Complex
Where Canton Fair has been held biannually since 1957 · 24,000+ exhibitors · 200,000+ international buyers · 3 product phases
Canton Fair Venue
Canton Fair is held at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou — one of the world's largest exhibition venues at over 1.6 million m². The complex has 16 halls organized across three buildings (A, B, C) connected by walkways.
The food and agri Phase 3 occupies the eastern halls and runs late October. International buyers stay in the Pazhou hotel district adjacent to the complex (Marriott Marquis, Westin Pazhou, Crowne Plaza). The complex is connected to Guangzhou Metro Line 8 (Xingang Dong station).
Address: China Import & Export Fair Complex, 380 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China · Metro: Line 8 Xingang Dong
Tips for Buyers Meeting Radiance at Canton Fair
- Schedule meetings 4–6 weeks before Phase 3 (October) by emailing info@radianceoverseas.com
- Bring full import specs: product, quantity, packaging, destination port, target FOB or CIF price
- Phase 3 sample tasting available at our stand for grain and oilseed grades
- Documentation reviewed: APEDA, FSSAI, China-customs phytosanitary certificate, COA from NABL labs
Products relevant to this show
Radiance Overseas exports Indian agro products. These are the lines most relevant to buyers at Canton Fair:
- Pulses - Chickpeas, lentils, split pulses and dals from Indian origin.
- Spices - Whole and powdered Indian spices - turmeric, cumin, coriander, chilli and more.
- Soybean - Whole soybeans from India for crushing, soy-food processing and protein manufacturing.
- Tea - Bulk Indian tea for blenders, packers and private-label brands.
- Coffee - Indian Arabica and Robusta green coffee, plus instant coffee, for roasters and importers.
Buyers planning for Canton Fair
Meeting buyers or suppliers around Canton Fair? Contact Radiance Overseas to discuss specifications, request a quotation, or arrange samples before the show. We supply Indian soybean, soy meal, textured vegetable protein, wheat and wheat flour, coffee, tea, millets, pulses and spices, and can prepare documentation for your destination market.
Practical tips for sourcing meetings
- Send your specification, packing and destination requirements to your suppliers 3-4 weeks ahead so quotations are ready when you meet.
- Ask for samples and a certificate of analysis for each product, and compare them against your own quality standard.
- Confirm which certificates your market needs - organic, food safety, phytosanitary and origin documents - before you negotiate price.
- Agree incoterms, payment terms and shipment windows in writing after the meeting, and keep a record of what was discussed.
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