Canton Fair Autumn 2026 - Phase 1
About This Show
Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) runs 15-19 October 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex on Pazhou Island, Guangzhou. The organizer's theme for this phase is Advanced Manufacturing.
The Canton Fair runs as three separate phases, each with its own product sections and exhibitors. Phase 1 is the one for buyers of electronics, appliances, machinery, vehicles, lighting and hardware. Home products and building materials are in Phase 2 (23-27 October), and textiles, fashion, toys, food and health products are in Phase 3 (31 October-4 November).
Exhibition sections in Phase 1
Household Electrical Appliances; Consumer Electronics and Information Products; Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing; Processing Machinery Equipment; Power Machinery and Electric Power; General Machinery and Mechanical Basic Parts; Construction Machinery; Agricultural Machinery; New Materials and Chemical Products; New Energy Vehicles and Smart Mobility; Vehicles; Vehicle Spare Parts; Motorcycles; Bicycles; Lighting Equipment; Electronic and Electrical Products; New Energy Resources; Hardware; Tools.
Phase 1 also hosts the Service Robots Zone (humanoid robots, robot dogs, exoskeletons, delivery and cleaning robots) and a Smart Wearables Zone. There is no International Pavilion in Phase 1; overseas exhibitors are in Phases 2 and 3.
Attending
Entry is by a free buyer badge for overseas trade buyers. Pre-register on the official website or the Canton Fair app, then collect the badge with your original passport and a business card at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou South Railway Station, Pazhou Ferry Terminal, a designated hotel or the registration offices at the complex. The nearest metro stations are Xingangdong and Pazhou on Line 8.
The attendance and exhibitor figures shown are session-wide for the 139th session (spring 2026), not Phase 1 alone.
For badges, visas, the airport route and planning tips, see our Canton Fair Autumn 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Canton Fair Phase 1 in autumn 2026?+
Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair runs from 15 to 19 October 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou. Phase 2 follows on 23-27 October and Phase 3 on 31 October-4 November.
What products are at Canton Fair Phase 1?+
Phase 1 covers household electrical appliances, consumer electronics, industrial automation, machinery (processing, power, general, construction and agricultural), new materials and chemicals, new energy vehicles, vehicles and spare parts, motorcycles, bicycles, lighting, electronic and electrical products, new energy resources, hardware and tools, plus the Service Robots Zone.
Is there an International Pavilion in Phase 1?+
No. The International Pavilion for overseas exhibitors runs in Phase 2 and Phase 3 only.
How much does it cost to attend Canton Fair Phase 1?+
Nothing for overseas trade buyers. The buyer badge is free after online pre-registration, and the organizer states that applying for, replacing or renewing a badge is free of charge.
How do I get to Canton Fair Phase 1?+
Take Guangzhou Metro Line 8 to Xingangdong Station (Exit A for Area A) or Pazhou Station (Exits A and B for Area B, Exit C for Area C). Pazhou is also served by Line 11.