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Canton Fair

The China Import and Export Fair (known widely as the Canton Fair) is the biggest and most famous fair in China. Traditionally, the fair is divided into 2 sessions and utilizes 2 complexes (before 2009), now, the fair will have 3 sessions utilizing only the Pazhou complex.

Venue:

Chinese Export Commodities Fair New Complex at Pazhou

Address: No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China

Map of Canton Fair

Three Phases in 111th Session (Spring Fair)

Phase I: April 15th - 19th, 2012 9:30-18:00

Phase II: April 23rd - 27th, 2012 9:30-18:00

Phase III: May 1st - May 5th, 2012 9:30-18:00

Category of Exhibition Sections

Phase I: April 15th - 19th, 2012

Large Machinery and Equipment

Small Machinery

Bicycles

Motorcycles

Vehicle Spare Parts

Chemical Products

Household Electrical Appliances

Vehicles (Outdoor)

Consumer Electronics

Construction Machinery (Outdoor)

Tools

Electronic and Electrical Products

Computer and Communication Products

Lighting Equipment

Building and Decorative materials

Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment

International Pavilion

Hardware

Phase II: April 23rd - 27th, 2012

Kitchenware and Tableware

General Ceramics

Home Decorations

Glass Artware

Furniture

Weaving, Rattan and Iron Arts

Gardening Products

Household Items

Stone and Iron Products (Outdoor)

Personal Care Products

Toiletries

Clocks, Watches and Optical Instruments

Toys

Gifts and Premiums

Festival Products

Phase III: May 1st - May 5th, 2012

Men and Women's Clothes

Medical Devices, Disposables and Dressings

Underwear

Sports and Casual Wear

Furs Leather, Downs and Related Products

Native Products

Home Textiles

Textile Raw Materials and Fabrics

Food

Carpets and Tapestries

Fashion Accessories and Fittings

Cases and Bags

Kids' Wear

Sports, Travel and Recreation Products

Office Supplies

Shoes

Medicines and Health Products

Basic Facts

First held: April 1957.

Interval: Three phases per session; two sessions per year.

Spring session: April 15-19 (Phase 1); April 23-27 (Phase 2); May 1-5 (Phase 3).

Autumn session 2010:October 15-19 (Phase 1); October 23-27 (Phase 2);

October 31- November 4 (Phase 3).

Venue: China Import and Export Fair (Pazhou) Complex

(380 Yuejiangzhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510335)

Gross exhibition space: 1,125,000 m2.

Number of booths: Over 55,800 standard stands (105th Session).

Varieties: Over 150,000.

Business turnover: 262.3 Million USD (105th Session).

Number of trading countries and regions: 203 (103rd Session).

Number of visitors: 165,436 (105th Session).

Exhibitors: Over 22,000

(with 21,709 Chinese exhibitors, 395 international exhibitors, 105th Session).