140th Canton Fair Phase 3 Closes in Guangzhou With 352,000 Overseas Buyers, Up 12.2%

The third phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed in Guangzhou on November 4, 2026. The phase attracted 352,000 overseas buyers from 219 countries and regions, an increase of 12.2 percent from the previous session. Across all three phases, the fair covered 515,000 square meters with 25,000 booths and more than 12,000 exhibitors spanning five sections and 21 exhibition zones, including toys and maternity and infant products, fashion, home textiles, stationery, and health and leisure. Exhibitors displayed AI-powered plush toys, smart child safety seats, portable scanners and printers, and smart medical devices. Dongguan Chaobang Electronics said a New Zealand toy company had expressed strong interest in its AI plush toys and was in advanced talks for a large order. Xunlei (Guangzhou) Intelligent Technology said buyers from 12 countries placed 25 orders worth nearly 6 million yuan at the fair.