The 141st China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), Phase 2
Dates: 23–27 April 2027
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex, No. 382, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou 510335, China
Phase theme: Quality Home Life
Organiser: China Foreign Trade Centre
Phase 2 is the home and lifestyle part of the wider China Import and Export Fair. Its published areas include housewares, gifts and decorations, furniture, ceramics, kitchen and table products, and household goods. Importers can compare connected categories in one visit, while specialist buyers can focus on supplier shortlists and specifications. Check current organiser information for registration, exhibitor roster, programme and access arrangements.
Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou at a glance
| Item | Information |
|---|
| Edition | 141st China Import and Export Fair, Phase 2 |
| Theme | Quality Home Life |
| Type | International trade fair |
| Dates | 23–27 April 2027 |
| Venue | China Import and Export Fair Complex |
| City and country | Guangzhou, China |
| Organiser | China Foreign Trade Centre |
| Main sectors | Housewares, kitchenware, ceramics, gifts, decorations, gardening products and furniture |
| Relevant audiences | Importers, retail buyers, distributors, brands and manufacturers |
Why Canton Fair Phase 2 matters
Discover connected product ranges
Phase 2 spans kitchen and dining goods, furniture, decorative products, gifts and gardening items. Buyers can explore adjacent categories or focus on a defined sourcing brief; retailers may compare how an assortment fits their customers.
Compare products directly
Visitors can examine materials, finishes, construction and presentation. Note each product, request relevant specifications and compare alternatives before deciding what merits follow-up.
Build a sourcing shortlist
Record supplier ranges, missing details and next questions so distributors and purchasing teams can compare fit, terms and compliance needs after the fair.
Exhibition sectors and product groups at Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou
These product families reflect the published housewares, gifts and decorations, and furniture focus. Check current exhibitor information for exact product availability and locations.
Kitchenware and tableware
- Stainless-steel, enamel and other containers
- Dining-table items and decorations
- Kitchen utensils and general kitchenware
- Food preparation and serving products
- Household and hospitality tabletop ranges
General ceramics
- Daily-use ceramic tableware for homes
- Ceramic kitchenware
- Hotel tableware and kitchenware
- Other everyday domestic and hospitality ceramics
Household items and toiletries
- Cleaning products and general housewares
- Bathroom products and bath appliances
- Storage and household utility products
- Cosmetics and personal-care accessories
- Skin-care, hair-care and tooth-care products
Gifts, toys and festival products
- Marketing gifts, premiums and gift packaging
- Traditional crafts and decorative gifts
- Clocks, watches, parts and optical products
- Baby, educational, plush, action and remote-control toys
- Party supplies and seasonal decorations
Home decorations and gardening
- Art, craft and horticultural ceramics
- Glassware and decorative glass objects
- Bamboo, wood, grass, wicker, rattan and iron crafts
- Candles, frames, mirrors and wall or window ornaments
- Plants, artificial flowers, gardening tools and outdoor supplies
- Outdoor decorative and spa or pool products
Furniture and interior products
- Traditional-style and domestic indoor furniture
- Hotel and hospitality furniture
- Office, school and hospital furniture
- Outdoor and public-space furniture
- Semi-finished furniture, components and spare parts
Personal and home-life accessories
- Hair, nail, foot-care and shaving supplies
- Bathroom appliances and toiletries
- Decorative table and desktop items
- Household accessories for kitchen and dining ranges
Who should visit Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou?
Importers, wholesale buyers and distributors
Prioritise categories that fit your portfolio and compare suppliers on materials, range, packaging, order terms and after-sales support. Bring target specifications so conversations remain useful.
Retailers and e-commerce product teams
Use the breadth to review assortment gaps and adjacent categories. Define your customer segment and positioning, then note which ranges warrant samples, catalogues or a second discussion. Presence at the fair does not establish channel fit.
Manufacturers, brands and sourcing professionals
Review suppliers, components, finished goods and complementary lines. Product-development, technical and sourcing roles may focus on construction, dimensions, finish, packaging and production capability; verify details with each company.
Relevant roles include owners, export managers, import and procurement managers, category buyers, product developers, sourcing specialists and distribution managers.
Why visit Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou?
- Shortlist suppliers whose ranges match a defined buying brief.
- Compare construction, materials, finishes and presentation.
- Review adjacent categories that could complement an assortment.
- Ask sourcing questions about specifications, samples, catalogues and terms.
- Explore relationships without assuming an agreement.
- Use market signals carefully alongside your own channel data.
Why exhibit at Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou?
Manufacturers and brands aligned with home-life, housewares, furniture, gifts or decorations may consider presenting relevant ranges in this international trade-fair setting. Participation may help explain product differences and prompt distribution discussions; it does not guarantee meetings, orders or market entry.
- Present a focused range with clear specifications and use cases.
- Show product variants, materials and finishes for comparison.
- Prepare export information, catalogues and concise answers.
- Assess which buyer channels merit further research.
- Record feedback and follow-up requests.
Verify current procedures, stand options, costs, export documentation and product-specific standards for your target market before committing.
How to prepare before Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou
1. Define an objective
Set a useful result, such as comparing tableware suppliers, identifying possible furniture distributors or assessing a home-decoration range. Separate essential needs from exploratory interests.
2. Rank target companies
Use current organiser product and exhibitor information when available. Sort targets into A—must discuss, B—useful to meet and C—explore if time allows. Group them by product family.
3. Prepare product-specific questions
- Which materials, dimensions and finishes are available?
- What variants and packaging options are offered?
- What testing, safety or labelling information matters in your destination?
- What quantities, lead times and payment terms can be discussed?
- Can the supplier provide samples, technical sheets or a current catalogue?
- How are quality control and product changes documented?
These are due-diligence questions, not claims about supplier terms. Verify important answers after the fair.
4. Plan the five days
Prioritise product families and allow time for discussions, notes and follow-up rather than attempting to inspect every stand.
5. Confirm participation details
Check current registration, entry, access and programme information with the organiser before making travel or meeting commitments.
How to make the most of Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou
For each conversation record: Company → Product → Why it fits → Information needed → Next action. For furniture, note material, finish, channel and documents needed. For kitchenware, record material, intended use, variants and any compliance question.
Compare suppliers using consistent criteria, request written information where necessary and distinguish claims from details still needing confirmation. Agree a specific follow-up rather than treating a brief conversation as a sourcing decision. Use current exhibitor or product search tools when available to plan a route.
Canton Fair Phase 2 visitor profile and business opportunities
| Visitor profile | Main interests |
|---|
| Importers and wholesale buyers | Supplier comparison, export-ready ranges and specifications |
| Retail category buyers | Housewares, furniture, décor, gifts and assortment planning |
| Distributors and agents | Channel fit, territory discussions and supplier support |
| E-commerce sourcing teams | Home products, product information and fulfilment questions |
| Product developers | Complementary goods, components, materials and finishes |
| Hospitality purchasers | Furniture, tableware and household goods for operations |
These are practical audience fits inferred from the published product areas; confirm visitor arrangements with the organiser.
Travelling to Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou
The official address is China Import and Export Fair Complex, No. 382, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou 510335, China. Check current organiser travel, entry and access instructions and confirm the route for the hall or entrance you need. Verify visitor hours before planning each day.
One day or several days at Canton Fair Phase 2?
One day
May suit a narrow buying brief and a short priority list. Select one or two categories and protect time for notes.
Two or three days
Can support comparisons across connected categories and revisits to promising suppliers.
Across the five-day phase
May suit a broad assortment, several business units or supplier meetings combined with category research. Review priorities daily.
After Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou
Sort contacts into A—immediate evaluation, B—potential and C—market intelligence. Follow up with specific requests for catalogues, dimensions, material details, samples, compliance documents, terms or clarification of claims.
Compare alternatives against the same requirements and verify technical, quality and commercial information. Before committing, clarify responsibilities, delivery expectations, payment terms and applicable product rules.
Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou visitor checklist
Before
- ☐ Set objectives and prioritise categories.
- ☐ Prepare specifications and product questions.
- ☐ Check registration, travel and access instructions.
- ☐ Plan meetings and comparison time.
During
- ☐ Record company, product, fit, open questions and next action.
- ☐ Compare against consistent specifications.
- ☐ Request written details for important claims.
After
- ☐ Follow up with priority contacts.
- ☐ Compare suppliers and verify information.
- ☐ Check product and destination requirements.
Is Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou worth visiting?
Phase 2 is most relevant to businesses sourcing, distributing or developing household, furniture, gift, decoration and related home-life products. Its cross-category structure may help buyers compare adjacent lines and suppliers, while exhibitors can present relevant ranges to a trade audience. Value depends on clear priorities, useful questions and systematic follow-up.
Make your Canton Fair Phase 2 visit count
Ask which product range, supplier capability or channel deserves a closer look. Prepare, compare, document and follow up. Discover. Compare. Evaluate. Decide. Follow up.
Household goods and furniture opportunities in China
Market size and demand indicators
China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that 2025 furniture retail sales among enterprises above designated size increased 14.6% year on year. This is a category growth measure, not total furniture-market value or imported-product demand. Household appliances and audio-video retail sales rose 11.0%, daily necessities 6.3%, and total consumer-goods retail 3.7%.
- Furniture retail sales: +14.6% in 2025 among enterprises above designated size; not total market size.
- Household appliances and audio-video retail sales: +11.0% in 2025 among enterprises above designated size.
- Daily necessities retail sales: +6.3% in 2025 among enterprises above designated size.
- Total consumer-goods retail sales: +3.7% nationally in 2025; broad context only.
Market drivers and commercial opportunities
Different category growth rates provide context for targeted assortment research, not proof of demand for an individual item. Businesses may compare furniture ranges with channel data, assess household appliances against buyer requirements and review daily-use assortments for distribution plans.
- Furniture and interiors: compare design, materials and channel fit; retail growth does not establish wholesale demand.
- Household appliances: use category growth to frame sourcing questions; compliance, service and product demand need separate checking.
- Daily-use housewares: review assortments alongside the category indicator; it does not show demand for a specific product or price point.
What this may mean for exhibitors
Exhibitors may use category indicators to frame product-positioning and distributor research. Validate channel fit, standards, import conditions and service needs; figures do not promise buyer access or sales.
What this may mean for visitors
Buyers may use the indicators to prioritise comparisons and test supplier claims against their own market data, specifications, quality and compliance needs.
How ilikevents can help you at Canton Fair Phase 2 Guangzhou
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- Exhibition visit planning
- Flight and hotel arrangements
- Visa application assistance
- Airport transfers and local transportation
- Interpreter and business guide services
- Ticket and registration assistance
- Business meeting coordination
- Factory visits and industrial tours
For exhibitors
- Registration and organiser coordination
- Stand selection and participation planning
- Booth design and construction
- Staffing and interpretation
- Promotional materials and advertising
- Business meeting arrangements
- Local market research and distributor identification
- Accommodation, flights and transportation
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