China Trade Show Sourcing: Canton Fair & Electronics Fairs
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Trade shows like the Canton Fair (Guangzhou) and the Hong Kong electronics fairs put thousands of suppliers in one hall, but most booths are trading companies, not the factory that actually makes your product. Walking the floor with an engineer who can read a BOM and ask the right technical questions separates real manufacturers from middlemen. The Canton Fair runs in three phases each spring and autumn, with electronics concentrated in a specific phase you should target.
When you source at a trade show the trap is mistaking a polished booth for a capable factory — many exhibitors subcontract everything. We pre-screen exhibitors against your spec before you arrive, then verify on the floor whether they own the production line or are reselling.
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FAQ
Which Canton Fair phase covers electronics?
Electronics and consumer products fall in a specific phase of the three-phase Canton Fair schedule, not throughout. Confirm the phase dates for the current edition before booking travel so you don't arrive during furniture or textiles week.
Are trade show exhibitors actual factories?
Often not — a large share are trading companies reselling other factories' products. Ask to see the factory's business license, production photos, and audit reports, or bring someone who can verify capability on the spot.
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