Your Independent Sourcing Desk For Canton Fair Vendors.

The 140th Canton Fair runs 15 October to 4 November 2026 in three phases. Dates for each phase, the break days, opening hours, what shows when, and the spring 2027 dates.

How to register as an overseas buyer for the 140th Canton Fair: the online form, documents, the free buyer badge, where to collect it, the e-invitation for your visa, and the fees you can avoid.

Visa-free entry, 240-hour transit or an M business visa: which one applies to your passport for the Canton Fair, what the invitation letter does, how long to allow, and what happens on arrival.

A first-timer’s guide to the Canton Fair: how many days you need, what to bring, how to work a hall, booth etiquette, samples, and the mistakes that cost new buyers the most.