China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)

China Import and Export Fair is also renowned as the Canton Fair. It is held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn, with a history of 55 years since 1957. The Fair is a comprehensive one with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most complete in exhibit variety, the broadest distribution of overseas buyers and the greatest business turnover in China.

Time of Initiation: April 1957

Interval: Two sessions a year

Fair session: The 112th Session of China Import and Export Fair

Phase1: October 15-19, 2012

Phase 2: October 23-27, 2012 

Phase 3: October 31-November 4, 2012

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex

Exhibition Space: 1,160,000 m2

Number of Booths: 59,434 standard booths

Number of Exhibitors: 24,644 exhibitors

Website: http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/