China's largest trade fair, twice a year in Guangzhou: we plan your travel, business visa, hotel near the Canton Fair Complex, interpreters and factory visits, and travel to trade fairs and industry hubs worldwide.
The Canton Fair is China's largest and longest-running trade fair, held since 1957 and run by the Ministry of Commerce and the Guangdong provincial government. It takes place twice a year in Guangzhou, in spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November), at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, one of the largest exhibition centres in the world.
Each session is split into three phases of about five days, each devoted to different industries, so buyers choose the phase that matches what they want to source. Tens of thousands of Chinese manufacturers and exporters exhibit, and there is also an International Pavilion for exhibitors from other countries.
For Indian importers, wholesalers, retailers and manufacturers it is the single most efficient way to meet many suppliers in one trip. Nexara plans the whole journey from Chennai or any Indian city: travel, the China business visa, a hotel near the complex, transfers, interpreters and supplier visits after the fair.
April to May, in three phases of about five days each
October to November, in three phases of about five days each
A few changeover days, useful for factory and showroom visits
Pick the phase that matches your products. Many buyers cover two phases; the gap between them is a good time for factory visits.
Pre-register free on the Canton Fair's official Buyer Service System or app with your passport and company details. First-time buyers receive the invitation letter through the same system.
Indian passport holders need a visa for mainland China. Most buyers apply for a business (M) visa with the fair's invitation letter; the name and passport number must match on the letter, the visa and the badge.
Fix your travel as soon as you know your phase. Hotels near the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou fill up and raise prices months before each session.
First-time buyers collect the buyer badge at the registration counters in Guangzhou, including at the airport and at the complex; returning buyers can reuse their badge.
Walk the halls with an interpreter if you need one, collect catalogues and quotes, and leave a day or two to visit shortlisted factories in Guangzhou, Foshan or Shenzhen.
6D / 5NGuangzhouFive nights near the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou for one phase, with buyer-badge and invitation-letter guidance, China business visa support, airport transfers and a spare day for follow-up meetings.
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10D / 9NGuangzhouNine nights in Guangzhou to cover two consecutive phases of the fair, with the changeover days free for supplier meetings, showroom visits or a day trip to Foshan.
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8D / 7NGuangzhou · ShenzhenFour nights at the Canton Fair, then the high-speed train to Shenzhen for three nights of electronics and hardware supplier visits and the Huaqiangbei markets.
View itinerary →8D / 7NGuangzhou · Hong KongFive nights for one phase of the fair, then the high-speed train to Hong Kong for two nights of meetings, the harbour and Victoria Peak before flying home.
View itinerary →Tell us your products, the phase and how many are travelling. A planner replies on WhatsApp with a travel plan, hotel options near Pazhou and a written quote.
Session dates, phase layouts and registration rules are set by the organiser and change each season; we confirm them before booking any non-refundable travel.
Filter by industry, region or month. Each listing links to the organiser, and we plan flights, hotels and transfers around the dates.
14 to explore
JanEvery yearLas Vegas, United States
Held every year, usually in January
The Consumer Technology Association's annual technology show, centred on the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is a trade event for industry professionals, and attendees register in advance.
JanEvery yearNew York, United States
Held every year, usually in January
The National Retail Federation's annual expo and conference at the Javits Center, focused on retail technology, store operations and consumer brands.
JanEvery yearFrankfurt, Germany
Held every year, usually in January
Messe Frankfurt's international trade fair for home and contract textiles, from bed linen and curtains to upholstery fabrics and textile technology.
JanEvery yearDubai, United Arab Emirates
Held every year, usually in January
One of the largest healthcare and medical-device exhibitions in the world, at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City, with labs exhibits at Dubai World Trade Centre.
FebEvery yearFrankfurt, Germany
Held every year, usually in February
Messe Frankfurt's consumer goods fair for tableware, kitchen, home décor, gifts and living, held alongside Christmasworld and Creativeworld.
MarEvery yearBarcelona, Spain
Held every year, usually in March
The GSMA's mobile and connectivity event at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, covering telecoms, devices, AI and connected industries.
MarEvery yearDubai, United Arab Emirates
Held every year, usually in March
A major annual food and beverage sourcing show, spread across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre.
Apr & OctEvery yearGuangzhou, China
Spring session (April–May) and autumn session (October–November), each in three phases
China's largest trade fair, held twice a year at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou. Phase one covers electronics, machinery and vehicles; phase two housewares, gifts and building materials; phase three textiles, fashion, toys, medical and food products. Buyers register online in advance.
AprEvery yearHannover, Germany
Held every year, usually in April
The world's leading industrial technology fair: automation, digital factories, energy and industrial AI.
AprEvery yearRibeirão Preto, Brazil
Held every year, usually in April
Latin America's largest agricultural technology fair, with field demonstrations of machinery, irrigation and agribusiness technology in São Paulo state.
JunEvery yearJohannesburg, South Africa
Usually June
Co-located trade shows in Johannesburg for consumer goods, hardware and food and beverage, used by exporters as a gateway to southern African markets.
SepEvery yearSydney / Melbourne, Australia
Usually late August or early September; alternates between Sydney and Melbourne
Australia's major food service and hospitality trade show, for food, beverage, bakery and equipment suppliers.
NovEvery yearBangkok, Thailand
Held every year, usually in November
Southeast Asia's machine tool and metalworking show at BITEC Bangkok, with more than 3,000 brands from around 50 countries.
NovEvery yearDubai, United Arab Emirates
Held every year, usually in November
The Middle East's largest construction event at Dubai World Trade Centre: building materials, MEP, concrete, urban design and construction technology.
No exact match in our list yet. We plan trips worldwide, so tell us where you want to go.
Exact dates change from year to year. We confirm them with the organiser before booking any non-refundable travel. Visitor registration, badges and admission rules are set by each organiser.
For entrepreneurs, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, importers, exporters and procurement teams travelling anywhere in the world. Tell us the country, city, industry and objective; we plan the travel and the timing around your meetings.
Supplier introductions and factory access depend on the companies themselves; we arrange the travel, transfers and local support around the visits you set up or request.
Every region has its own specialities. Choose an industry to see where it is concentrated, or search any city.
20 to explore
Electronics and hardware manufacturing, component markets around Huaqiangbei and fast prototyping.
Small-commodity wholesale at Yiwu International Trade City: toys, stationery, accessories, festive goods and household items.
Furniture (Lecong), ceramics, lighting and home appliances, close to Guangzhou and the Canton Fair.
Japan's automotive and aerospace heartland, with machine-tool makers and factory and museum visits.
Hsinchu Science Park, the centre of Taiwan's semiconductor and electronics industry.
Automotive, shipbuilding and petrochemical industries on Korea's southeast coast.
Garments, footwear, furniture and electronics assembly in industrial parks north of Ho Chi Minh City.
Thailand's automotive and industrial belt in Chonburi and Rayong, with Laem Chabang port.
India
India's knitwear and garment export cluster in Tamil Nadu, a short drive from Coimbatore.
Jebel Ali port and free zone, the Gulf's main re-export and logistics hub.
Textiles, apparel and home textiles, with wholesale districts and manufacturers across the city.
Automotive and mechanical engineering in Baden-Württemberg, home of major carmakers and their museums.
Fashion, furniture and design, plus one of Europe's densest machinery-manufacturing regions.
Europe's largest seaport and a hub for logistics, distribution and agrifood trade.
The traditional centre of the US auto industry, now also of mobility and EV development.
Technology companies, start-ups and venture investors across the San Francisco Bay Area.
A major manufacturing centre in northern Mexico for automotive parts, appliances and steel.
Brazil's business capital, with industry, consumer goods and agribusiness headquarters.
Southern Africa's commercial centre, with mining equipment, manufacturing and retail distribution.
Mining technology, resources and energy services for Western Australia.
No exact match in our list yet. We plan trips worldwide, so tell us where you want to go.
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