China trade fairs 2026, dates and phases
China trade fairs 2026 gather the events European B2B teams use for sourcing: Canton Fair, Yiwu, Hong Kong Electronics, Global Sources, CHTF and CIIE. A fair without a phase and a date is paid tourism. Confirm dates before you book. Papillon ties one phase to factory visits, not five halls in one ticket.
Canton Fair 2026 phases
Spring: phase 1 15–19 April electronics and machines. Phase 2 23–27 April home and furniture. Phase 3 1–5 May fashion and textile.
Autumn: phase 1 15–19 October. Phase 2 23–27 October. Phase 3 31 October – 4 November.
Yiwu, Hong Kong, Global Sources
Yiwu around 21–24 October overlaps Canton phases. Do not treat both as the same weekend without transfers.
Hong Kong Electronics 13–16 October sits before autumn Canton. Global Sources has several October phases at AsiaWorld-Expo.
CHTF and CIIE
China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, usually mid-November, is a technology B2B fair, not general merchandise.
CIIE in Shanghai, usually 5–10 November, is mainly import into China. Useful for industrial meetings, weak for classic export sourcing.
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