Canton Fair Autumn 2026 - Phase 2
About This Show
Phase 2 of the 140th Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) runs 23-27 October 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex on Pazhou Island, Guangzhou. The organizer's theme for this phase is Quality Home Life.
The Canton Fair runs as three separate phases, each with its own product sections and exhibitors. Phase 2 is the one for buyers of housewares, gifts, home decorations, building materials and furniture. Electronics, machinery, vehicles and lighting are in Phase 1 (15-19 October), and textiles, fashion, home textiles, toys, food and health products are in Phase 3 (31 October-4 November).
Exhibition sections in Phase 2
General Ceramics; Kitchenware and Tableware; Household Items; Glass Artware; Gardening Products; Art Ceramics; Weaving, Rattan and Iron Products; Home Decorations; Festival Products; Gifts and Premiums; Clocks, Watches and Optical Instruments; Building and Decorative Materials; Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment; Furniture; Prefabricated House and Courtyard Facilities.
The organizer says Building and Furniture, Housewares, and Gifts and Decorations each take up more than 130,000 square meters. Phase 2 also hosts the Fashion Jewelry Zone.
International Pavilion
The International Pavilion brings overseas exhibitors into Phase 2, covering ceramics, household items, kitchenware, home decorations, festival products, gifts, glass artware, clocks and watches, gardening products, and weaving, rattan and iron products.
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 2 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 2 in autumn 2026?+
Phase 2 of the 140th Canton Fair runs from 23 to 27 October 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou. Phase 1 runs on 15-19 October and Phase 3 on 31 October-4 November.
What products are at Canton Fair Phase 2?+
Phase 2 covers ceramics, kitchenware and tableware, household items, glass artware, gardening products, weaving, rattan and iron products, home decorations, festival products, gifts and premiums, clocks, watches and optical instruments, building and decorative materials, sanitary and bathroom equipment, furniture, and prefabricated houses and courtyard facilities, plus the Fashion Jewelry Zone.
Are home textiles in Canton Fair Phase 2?+
No. Home textiles, carpets and tapestries are in Phase 3 (31 October-4 November). Lighting is in Phase 1.
Is there an International Pavilion in Phase 2?+
Yes. The International Pavilion runs in Phases 2 and 3. In Phase 2 it covers ceramics, household items, kitchenware, home decorations, festival products, gifts, glass artware, clocks and watches, gardening products, and weaving, rattan and iron products.
How much does it cost to attend Canton Fair Phase 2?+
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.