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The 136th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Autumn Canton Fair, is an important sourcing event for companies that want to evaluate Chinese suppliers, compare product categories, and understand market trends.
For sourcing teams, the fair is not only a place to find products. It is also an opportunity to review supplier capabilities, discuss pricing and terms, check product quality, and prepare follow-up work after the exhibition. The autumn session runs in three phases from October 15 to November 4, 2024, with online and offline participation.
- Offline exhibition: face-to-face supplier communication
The offline exhibition is divided into three phases, each focused on different industries. This structure helps sourcing teams plan meetings, compare suppliers, and arrange follow-up discussions more efficiently. Exhibition hours are generally from 9:30 to 18:00.
Scale and categories: The Canton Fair covers a large exhibition area and brings together tens of thousands of product displays across home appliances, electronics, textiles, industrial manufacturing, daily-use products, and more. A local sourcing partner can help prioritize supplier visits, ask the right questions, and follow up after the fair.
- Online exhibition: sourcing without being on site
The online exhibition allows sourcing teams to browse products, communicate with exhibitors, and continue supplier research without visiting the site in person. Digital booths, product displays, livestreams, and matching tools can improve early supplier discovery.
If you want to reduce procurement costs and improve sourcing efficiency, a local sourcing agent can help verify supplier information, compare options, and prepare practical next steps.
- Exhibition content:
Phase 1: household appliances, consumer electronics and information products, industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, processing machinery equipment, power, power equipment, general machinery and mechanical foundation, engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, new materials and chemical products, new energy vehicles and wisdom travel, vehicles, auto parts, motorcycles, bicycles, lighting products, electronic and electrical products, new energy, hardware, tools, import exhibition.
Issue 2: daily ceramics, kitchen utensils, household furnishings, glass crafts, home decorations, garden supplies, festival daily necessities, gifts and gifts, watches and glasses, craft ceramics, weaving and rattan crafts, architectural and decorative materials, bathroom equipment, furniture, ironstone decorations and outdoor water m edical facilities, import exhibition.
Phase 3: toys, pregnancy, baby and children supplies, children's clothing, men's clothing, underwear, sportswear and casual clothes, leather down and products, clothing and accessories and accessories, textile materials, shoes, bags, home textiles, ground Blankets and tapestries, office stationery, medical and health care products and medical equipment, food, sports and tourism leisure supplies, personal care appliances, bathroom supplies, pet supplies, rural revitalization featured products, import exhibition.
The 136th Autumn Canton Fair remains an important platform for supplier discovery, market comparison, and international trade communication. To make the most of the fair, sourcing teams should prepare target categories, supplier questions, quality requirements, and follow-up plans in advance.
Alex Trading Group can support sourcing work in China through supplier communication, factory visits, quality follow-up, warehouse coordination, and shipment planning. If you are preparing for Canton Fair sourcing or post-fair supplier follow-up, you can share your product requirements and existing supplier information with us.
