IMEX 1983 Global Sourcing

Canton Fair Sourcing Visits

We visit the Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair, Guangzhou) on your behalf, or accompany you, to find and vet the right suppliers.

Two ways to do it

  • We go for you: our team visits the fair with your brief and reports back.
  • We go with you: we accompany you at the fair, guide you through the halls and help you talk to suppliers.

Upcoming fair dates

140th Canton Fair, Guangzhou

  • Phase 1: Advanced Manufacturing In progress
    October 15-19, 2026
  • Phase 2: Quality Home Life
    October 23-27, 2026
  • Phase 3: Better Life
    October 31 - November 4, 2026

Source: cantonfair.org.cn

What's included

  • Pre-fair briefing: your products, target prices, volumes and must-have requirements
  • Booth visits across the relevant halls and phases
  • Supplier shortlist with contacts, MOQs and lead times
  • Samples and catalogs collected and sent to you
  • Side-by-side price comparisons
  • Final report with photos of booths, products and samples

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    Send your request with the products, quantities and destination.

  2. 2

    Pre-fair briefing

    We agree on product categories, criteria, budget and which fair phase(s) to cover.

  3. 3

    Visit the fair

    We walk the halls on your behalf, or accompany you in person in Guangzhou.

  4. 4

    Vet the suppliers

    We talk to exhibitors, check products and collect quotes, samples and catalogs.

  5. 5

    Report & shortlist

    You receive a report with photos, price comparisons and a recommended shortlist.

  6. 6

    Next steps

    If you want, we continue with negotiation, inspection and shipping.

Pricing

Prospecting Fee

Base fee for the visit or days of prospecting at the fair.

USD 180 / day

Per Product Research

Fee per product category researched: suppliers, samples and price comparison.

USD 79 / product

The per-product research fee is credited against our service fee if you place an order.

Request a Canton Fair visit quote

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