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Canton Fair - China Import and Export Fair

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2019
Last venueChina Import and Export Fair ComplexGuangzhou, China
RunningSince 2010Several a year · 28 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2019 at China Import and Export Fair Complex. Check the organiser's site: cantonfair.org.cn. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
25,583this edition, organiser's figure
Visitors
195,454this edition, organiser's figure
Floor space
1,185,000 M2this edition, organiser's figure
Editions on record
28first in 2010

About Canton Fair - China Import and Export Fair

China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn. The Fair is a comprehensive one with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the broadest distribution of overseas buyers and the greatest business turnover in China.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201931 Oct – 4 Nov 2019China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		25,583195,454
201923–27 Oct 2019China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201915–19 Oct 2019China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		24,71860,219
20191–5 May 2019China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201923–27 Apr 2019China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201915–19 Apr 2019China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201815–19 Oct 2018China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201515–19 Oct 2015China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		24,71360,228
20151–5 May 2015China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201523–27 Apr 2015China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201415–19 Oct 2014China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
20141–5 May 2014China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201423–27 Apr 2014China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201331 Oct – 4 Nov 2013China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201315–19 Oct 2013China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
20131–5 May 2013China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201323–27 Apr 2013China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201315–19 Apr 2013China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201231 Oct – 4 Nov 2012China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201223–27 Oct 2012China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201215–19 Oct 2012China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
20121–5 May 2012China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201223–27 Apr 2012China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201215–19 Apr 2012China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201115 Oct – 4 Nov 2011Pazhou Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201115 Apr – 5 May 2011China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		20,000200,000
201023–27 Apr 2010China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China		——
201015 Apr – 5 May 201021,934—

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Canton Fair - China Import and Export Fair?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2019.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China.

How often does it take place?

Several a year, judging by the 28 editions on record since 2010.

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