China hosts numerous trade fairs that are key for sourcing products across various industries. Here are some of the top trade fairs for sourcing in China:
Location: Guangzhou
Frequency: Twice a year (Spring & Autumn)
Key Industries: Electronics, Home Appliances, Machinery, Hardware, Consumer Goods, Textiles
Website: www.cantonfair.org.cn
Location: Yiwu, Zhejiang
Frequency: Annually (October)
Key Industries: Small Commodities, Gifts, Toys, Stationery, Household Items
Website: www.yiwufair.com
Location: Shanghai
Frequency: Annually (November)
Key Industries: High-tech, Medical Equipment, Food & Beverage, Automotive
Website: www.ciie.org
Location: Hong Kong & Shenzhen
Frequency: Twice a year (April & October)
Key Industries: Electronics, Mobile Accessories, Fashion, Gifts
Website: www.globalsources.com
Location: Shanghai
Frequency: Annually (March)
Key Industries: Textiles, Garments, Light Industrial Products
Website: www.ecf.gov.cn
Location: Guangzhou
Frequency: Annually (June/July)
Key Industries: Machinery, Electronics, Home Goods, Green Energy
Website: www.cismef.com.cn
Location: Shenzhen
Frequency: Annually (March/April)
Key Industries: Machinery, Automation, Robotics, 3D Printing
Website: www.simmexpo.com
Location: Shanghai/Shenzhen
Frequency: Twice a year (March & September)
Key Industries: Apparel, Textiles, Accessories
Website: www.chiconline.com.cn
Location: Hong Kong
Frequency: Multiple times a year
Key Industries: Electronics, Lighting, Gifts, Fashion
Website: www.hktdc.com
Location: Guangzhou & Shanghai
Frequency: Twice a year (March & September)
Key Industries: Furniture, Home Decor, Office Supplies
Website: www.ciff-gz.com
These fairs are excellent for sourcing products, meeting suppliers, and discovering new trends.
Here's a table of the top China trade fairs in 2025, including dates and locations:
| Trade Fair | Location | 2025 Dates | Key Industries |
| Canton Fair (Spring Phase 1) | Guangzhou | April 15–19, 2025 | Electronics, Machinery, Hardware |
| Canton Fair (Spring Phase 2) | Guangzhou | April 23–27, 2025 | Consumer Goods, Home Decor |
| Canton Fair (Spring Phase 3) | Guangzhou | May 1–5, 2025 | Textiles, Fashion, Medical Supplies |
| Canton Fair (Autumn Phase 1) | Guangzhou | October 15–19, 2025 | Electronics, Industrial Products |
| Canton Fair (Autumn Phase 2) | Guangzhou | October 23–27, 2025 | Gifts, Toys, Home Appliances |
| Canton Fair (Autumn Phase 3) | Guangzhou | October 31–Nov 4, 2025 | Textiles, Shoes, Food |
| Yiwu International Trade Fair | Yiwu, Zhejiang | October 21–24, 2025 | Small Commodities, Gifts, Toys |
| China International Import Expo (CIIE) | Shanghai | November 5–10, 2025 | High-Tech, Medical, Food, Automotive |
| Global Sources Electronics (Spring) | Hong Kong | April 11–14, 2025 | Electronics, Gadgets, IoT |
| Global Sources Electronics (Autumn) | Hong Kong | October 11–14, 2025 | Mobile Accessories, Smart Home |
| East China Fair (ECF) | Shanghai | March 1–4, 2025 | Textiles, Garments, Light Industry |
| China International SME Fair (CISMEF) | Guangzhou | June 21–24, 2025 | Machinery, Green Energy, Electronics |
| Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Expo (SIMM) | Shenzhen | March 28–31, 2025 | Robotics, Automation, 3D Printing |
| China International Fashion Fair (CHIC Spring) | Shanghai | March 12–14, 2025 | Apparel, Textiles, Accessories |
| China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) | Guangzhou | March 18–21, 2025 | Furniture, Home Decor |
| HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn) | Hong Kong | October 13–16, 2025 | Consumer Electronics, Tech |
Canton Fair is split into three phases (Spring & Autumn).
Global Sources & HKTDC host multiple fairs in Hong Kong.
CIIE (Shanghai) is a major import-focused expo.
Yiwu Fair is best for small commodities & wholesale.
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