introduction

China Import and Export Commodities Fair, largest trade fair in Asia, also called Canton Fair, Kanton Fair, Guangzhou Fair, it is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn since 1957. It was Export Fair only before 2007, then it was changed into Import and Export Fair from 101st Canton Fair. It is China's largest trade fair of the highest level, of the most complete varieties and of the largest attendance and business turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multi-functional event of international importance. Fifty Trading Delegations, being composed of thousands of China's best foreign trade corporations (enterprises) with good credibility and sound financial capabilities, take part in the Fair, including foreign trade companies, factories, scientific research institutions, foreign invested enterprises, wholly foreign-owned enterprises, private enterprises, etc. Besides traditional way of negotiating against samples, the Fair holds Canton Fair online. The Fair leans to export trade, though import business is also done here. Apart from the above-mentioned, various types of business activities such as economic and technical cooperations and exchanges, commodity inspection, insurance, transportation, advertising, consultation, etc. are also carried out in flexible ways. Business people from all over the world are gathering in Guangzhou, exchanging business information and developing friendship. (official website)

Significant Reform of the Canton Fair -Three Phases in 106th Session

Date: Phase   1: October 15th - 19th, 2009 Phase

                           2: October 23rd - 27th, 2009 Phase

                           3: October 31st - November 4th, 2009

                Venue: China Import and Export Fair (Pazhou) Complex

Exhibition Sections

Phase 1(15-19 Oct)                                                    Phase 2(23-27 Oct)                                            Phase 3(31 Oct-4 Nov)

Large Machinery and Equipment                              Kitchenware & Tableware                                  Men and Women's Cloths

Small Machinery                                                           General Ceramics                                               Kids' wear

Bicycles                                                                          Art Ceramics                                                        Under wear

Motorcycles                                                                    Home Decorations                                            Sports and casual wear

Vehicle Spare Parts                                                     General Ceramics                                              Furs,Leather,Downs & Rclated Products

Chemical Products                                                      Glass Artware                                                      Fashion Accessories and Fittings

Hardware                                                                        Furniture                                                               Home Textiles

Tools                                                                                Weaving,Rattan and Iron Arts                          Textile Raw Materials & Fabrics

Vehicles(Outdoor)                                                         Gardening Products                                          Carpets & Tapestries

Construction Machinery(Outdoor)                              Stone and Iron Products(Outdoor)                  Food

Household Electrical Appliances                               Household Iterns                                               Native Produce

Consumer Electronics                                                 Personal Care Products                                   Medicines and Health Products

Electronic and Electrical Products                             Toiletries                                                              Medical Devices,Disposables and Dressings

Computer and Communication Products                Clocks,Watches & Optical Instruments         Sports,Travel and Recreation Products

Lighting Equipment                                                       Toys                                                                      Office Supplies

Building and Decorative Materials                              Gifts and Premiuns                                           Shoes

Sanitary and Bathroom Equipment                            Festival Products                                                Cases and Bags

International Pavilion