The Canton Fair, the full name of which is the China Import and Export Fair, was founded in 1957 and is held in Guangzhou in spring and autumn every year. The Canton Fair is held in three phases in each exhibition according to the category of exhibits. What is the difference between the first, second and third phases of the Canton Fair?
1. What is the Canton Fair?
The Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair), referred to as the Canton Fair, is a comprehensive international trade exchange fair hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and jointly operated by China and foreign countries. It is also the largest and most influential comprehensive exhibition in China.
2. The difference between the first, second and third phases of the Canton Fair:
The Canton Fair is divided into two phases, spring and autumn, and each phase is divided into three phases: the international exhibition area, the international cabinet and bathroom exhibition, and the international home furnishings exhibition. So, what is the difference between the first, second and third phases of the Canton Fair?
Phase I of the Canton Fair
The first phase of the Canton Fair is held from April 15th to 19th and October 15th to 19th every year, for a total of 5 days. Mainly display electronic and electrical, industrial equipment, building materials, tools, hardware products and other commodities.
Phase II of the Canton Fair
Phase II of the Canton Fair is held from April 23 to 27 and October 23 to 27 every year, for a total of 5 days. Mainly display gifts, clocks, glasses, daily necessities, artworks, toys, stationery, office supplies and other commodities.
Phase III of the Canton Fair
Phase III of the Canton Fair is held from May 1 to 5 and October 31 to November 4 every year, for a total of 5 days. Mainly display food, beverages, seasonings, beverage machinery, cosmetics, clocks, glasses and other commodities.
3. What should I pay attention to when participating in the Canton Fair?
Participating in the Canton Fair is an effective way for enterprises to conduct international trade exchanges, but you should also pay attention to the following points:
First, understand the exhibition information and determine your own exhibition purpose and plan
Prepare the exhibits and carry out appropriate packaging and transportation
Understand local customs policies and exhibition requirements and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Actively participate in exhibition activities, communicate with customers and peers, and expand your network
4. The Canton Fair is effective in promoting international trade
As a window and important platform for China’s opening up, the Canton Fair has played an important role in promoting global trade cooperation, international economic and trade communication, and global development. At the same time, the Canton Fair has also attracted more and more overseas investment and partners, further enhancing the international reputation of Chinese companies and manufacturing.
The China Import and Export Fair, or Canton Fair, is China’s largest and most influential comprehensive exhibition. The Canton Fair is held in spring and autumn every year, divided into Phase I, Phase II and Phase III, and each phase displays different categories of goods.
Attention should be paid to exhibition information, exhibit preparation, compliance with relevant regulations and other key points when participating in the Canton Fair. As an important platform for promoting international trade cooperation, the Canton Fair has played an important role in global trade cooperation and international development.