The 2011 Spring Canton Fair will be here before we know it and if you are planning to attend Asia’s largest import and export fair you will need to do some planning. If you have never been before, here are the basics for getting into the fair:
First, you need to get “invited” to attend, so you apply for the invitation through their portal here. After reviewing your application, which takes about one week typically, you will receive your invitation and confirmation number. Make sure to print this out and bring with you to the fair on your first day. Once at the fairgrounds, you will need to allow about 30-40 minutes for the registration process, in which you are administered your pass (you will need a passport photo or you can take one there for a few dollars). Once you have your pass, you can use this for as many years as you want (as long as the photo is still valid). Oh, and admission is free! Now you are good to spend time wandering through the 50,000 plus exhibits over the 15 day span of the fair.
2011 Canton Fair Essential Information:
When is the 2011 Spring Canton Fair?
Phase 1: April 15-19, 2011 | 9:30-18:00
Phase 2: April 23-27, 2011 | 9:30-18:00
Phase 3: May 1-5, 2011 | 9:30-18:00
Where is the Canton Fair held?
China Import and Export Fair Complex
No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China
Which phase are you going to check out?
Phase 1: April 15-19, 2011 | 9:30-18:00
* Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances
* Lighting Equipment
* Vehicles & Spare Parts
* Machinery
* Hardware & Tools
* Building Materials
* Chemical Products
* International Pavilion
Phase 2: April 23-27, 2011 | 9:30-18:00
* Consumer Goods
* Gifts
* Home Decorations
Phase 3: May 1-5, 2011 | 9:30-18:00
* Textiles & Garments
* Shoes
* Office Supplies, Cases & Bags, and Recreation Products
* Medicines, Medical Devices and Health Products
* Food & Native Produce
* International Pavilion
Fun Fact: 2010’s Spring Session brought in over $34 Billion (yes, with a B) in business turnover.
A more detailed breakdown of the types of products in each phase can be found at The Canton Fair’s website.
Also a nice promotional video is posted on their site if you want to get excited about going: Video
A brief overview from the 2010 Fall Canton Fair:
| Date: | Phase 1: October 15-19, 2010 Phase 2: October 23-27, 2010 Phase 3: October 31- November 4, 2010 |
| Venue: | China Import and Export Fair Complex |
| Sections: | Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances/Lighting Equipment/Vehicles & Spare Parts/Machinery/Hardware & Tools/Building Materials/Chemical Products/International Pavilion Consumer Goods/Gifts/Home Decorations Textiles & Garments/Shoes/Office Supplies, Cases & Bags, and Recreation Products/Medicines, Medical Devices and Health Products/Food & Native Produce |
| Exhibition Space: | 1,130,000 M2 (More than 200 football fields combined!) |
| Number of Booths: | 57,136 standard booths |
| Business Turnover: | coming soon |
| Number of Overseas Buyers: | 200,612 |
| Number of Exhibitors: | 23,599 exhibitors |
Source: http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en/index.asp
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