——The 139th Canton Fair Concludes Successfully
GuangzhouMay 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th Canton Fair concluded successfully on May 5. At a pivotal moment marking the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, this edition of the Fair saw multiple indicators—including “new, green, and smart” products, overseas buyers, and top-tier buyers—surpass those of previous sessions. Amid a complex external environment, the 139th Canton Fair gathered global merchants with an open stance, showcased Chinese manufacturing with innovative intelligence, and built trade bridges with exceptional services, demonstrating the resilience and vitality of China’s foreign trade, as well as China’s determination and commitment to expanding high-level opening-up.
A Gathering of Thousands of Merchants, Expanding the “Circle of Friends.” Crossing mountains and seas for a “rendezvous with China,” new and old merchants encountered “China’s intelligence,” “China’s green,” and “China’s beauty” here. A total of 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions attended, up 1.1% compared to the 138th session (similarly hereinafter). Among them, buyers from the United States, Australia, Canada, and other countries saw notable growth, while those from Belt and Road partner countries remained stable. 407 top-tier buying enterprises and 154 overseas business organizations participated. On-site intended export turnover reached $25.7 billion, with many buyers already scheduling follow-up factory visits. Exhibitors stated bluntly, “As long as the Canton Fair is here, business is here, and confidence is here.” Buyers remarked, “Every second at the Canton Fair is precious,” “The world needs the Canton Fair more than ever,” and “For doing business, you still have to come to the Canton Fair.”
Shining with Innovation, Scaling New Heights on the “Technology Tree.” Chinese intelligent manufacturing is advancing toward new frontiers, green development, smart solutions, and warmth, with the world witnessing its “highlight moments.” On-site, 4.65 million exhibits featured “new, green, and smart” products accounting for over 20% of the total. 665 new product release events were held, with more than 60% of exhibits incorporating innovative technologies. The CF Award “Design Light” exhibition area showcased top-tier gold award-winning works from past years. Products such as drones and smart wearables competed on the same stage, while innovative designs and green materials generated frequent “blockbusters.” National trend aesthetics led global consumer fashion, and exoskeletons, bionic hands, and other products warmed the world and benefited humanity. Chinese enterprises wrote “China’s pride” with innovative wisdom and conveyed the goodwill of a major country through technological warmth. Buyers praised, “This is the future.” Media commented that the Canton Fair is a vivid practice of China’s high-level opening-up and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, where one can see China’s speed and feel China’s warmth.
Meticulous Services, Polishing the “Golden Brand.” Digital empowerment, full-chain optimization, and precise matchmaking turned service “value-added” into trade “increments.” 553,000 people used the Canton Fair APP, and 317,000 experienced booth-level navigation, making offline matchmaking smoother with “one-click access and one-code fair visits.” The trade services exhibition area, covering the full lifecycle of enterprises, saw 210 institutions serve over 120,000 visitors. 38 supply-demand matchmaking events, 12 exhibition exploration livestreams, 25 Middle East livestream specials, and 9 themed forums helped enterprises precisely expand markets and efficiently seek business opportunities. A dedicated exploration event for Middle Eastern buyers attracted over 3.05 million views and 290,000 interactions. Enthusiastic volunteers, convenient electric carts, and a rich variety of food and beverages left exhibitors and buyers marveling, “Canton Fair services are textured and warm, with endless surprises.”
Vibrant Presentations, Broadening the “Win-Win Path.” A total of 252 media outlets with over 2,000 journalists covered the event, with more than 23,000 domestic and international media platforms publishing over 2.41 million pieces of information on topics such as China’s production and supply chains, the development of “new, green, and smart” foreign trade, and global merchant participation. Overseas social media and news media garnered over 120 million page views. Topics such as exoskeleton robots helping buyers with mobility issues stand and walk again, and Zhang Xue motorcycles, went viral and dominated screens, receiving widespread praise and shares both domestically and internationally. Mainstream overseas media frequently focused on and positively reported the Canton Fair’s vibrant atmosphere, innovative vitality, and open value. From overseas perspectives to human-interest stories, from product experiences to cooperation cases, media vividly narrated the stories of shared success between Chinese and foreign enterprises, spreading the powerful message of China’s openness and cooperation far and wide.
The 140th Canton Fair will be held in Guangzhou from October 15 to November 4, 2026, marking an important moment as the Fair approaches its 70th anniversary. We warmly invite global merchants to gather again in the Flower City, ride the tide of the times together, embrace the autumn harvest, and jointly write a new chapter of openness, inclusiveness, prosperity, and development.
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