139 carton Fair

139th Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) – often misheard as “carton fair” – is the world’s largest comprehensive trade show, held in Guangzhou, China

Basic Info (2026)

• Dates: April 15 – May 5, 2026 (three phases)

• Venue: Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou

• Scale:

• 1.55 million m² exhibition area

• 75,700 booths

• 32,000+ exhibitors (3,900 first-time)

• 179 exhibition zones (9 new: smart wearables, drones, etc.)

Three Phases & Products

Phase 2 (Apr 23–27): Consumer goods – home decor, kitchenware, gifts, ceramics, furniture.

1. Phase 3 (May 1–5): Textiles & lifestyle – clothing, shoes, bags, home textiles, food, medical supplies

Why It Matters

• Nickname: “China’s No.1 Fair” – a barometer of China’s foreign trade

• Buyers: 223 countries/regions; 310,000+ onsite buyers (2025)

• Model: B2B platform for global sourcing, connecting Chinese suppliers with international buyers

In Short