Canton Fair (Spring 2012) Dates and Phases
The Canton Fair is China’s largest trade fair. Buyers from all over the
world flock to Guangzhou, Guangdong to attend this bi-annual event. The fair
boasts an enormous selection of suppliers from dozens of industries. Last
session had over 24,000 exhibitors and over 200,000 overseas buyers. For
overseas buyers sourcing in China, this is excellent starting point in your trip
to China. The Fair takes place every Spring and Autumn. Each session is split
into 3 phases. Here are the dates of the April 2012 session:
Phase 1: April 15-19. This phase is for industries like as electronics, appliances, hardware and tools, chemical products, lighting equipment, vehicles and parts, machinery, building materials.
Phase 2: April 23-27: This phase is for consumer goods, gifts and home decorations
Phase 3: May 1-5: This phase is for textiles and garments, shoes, food, office supplies, cases and bags, recreation products, medicines, medical devices and health products.
