Iran House of Innovation and Technology in China (iHiT) provides an overview of the Autumn 2026 edition of the Canton Fair, one of China’s most important international trade events, taking place in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, 2026.
The Canton Fair brings together a large number of Chinese manufacturers and companies, while buyers and business professionals from around the world attend to explore products, find suppliers, and develop commercial partnerships. Alongside Chinese exhibitors, international companies also participate in the International Pavilion to showcase their products and explore opportunities for entering the Chinese market. This makes the fair relevant both for sourcing and importing from China and for introducing products and expanding exports into the Chinese market.
Three Phases of the Canton Fair 2026
The Autumn edition of the Canton Fair is held in three phases, with each phase covering different product categories:
| Phase | Dates | Main Focus |
| Phase 1 | October 15–19 | Industrial products, machinery, electronics, vehicles, and energy |
| Phase 2 | October 23–27 | Home products, furniture, home décor, and consumer goods |
| Phase 3 | October 31–November 4 | Clothing, textiles, food, healthcare, and medical products |
Phase 1 focuses mainly on industrial products, machinery, production equipment, electronics, vehicles, energy, and related technologies. Phase 2 is dedicated to products such as home goods, furniture, home décor, and consumer products. Phase 3 covers areas including clothing, textiles, food, healthcare products, and medical equipment.
All three phases take place at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, allowing international companies and buyers to select the phase that best matches their business activities and attend the relevant exhibitions and business meetings.
