Guangzhou Sourcing GuideThe 130th Canton Fair (Autumn 2021)
Physical + online · 15 – 19 October 2021 · Guangzhou, China
| Exhibitors (offline) | 7,795 |
|---|---|
| Exhibition space | 400,000 sqm |
| Hall entries | 600,000 visits |
What happened
- A hybrid edition: a compact five-day physical fair alongside the online platform.
- 40,000 sqm of physical exhibition space with 7,795 offline exhibitors; 2.6 million hall entries in five days.
- About 26,000 companies took part online, uploading 2.87 million products.
- Exhibitors ran 43,000 live-stream sessions watched by over 350,000 people online.
Session overview
The 130th Canton Fair, held in autumn 2021, continued the recovery trajectory from the pandemic. The fair attracted 600,000 visits over five days, indicating growing buyer interest as international travel restrictions eased. The edition demonstrated the Canton Fair's resilience and continued importance as a global sourcing platform.
For buyers reviewing this edition, the key takeaway is the continued recovery of in-person attendance. The 600,000 visits figure represents a significant increase from the pandemic-era editions, reflecting the resuming of international travel and trade activity. The 130th session provides context for the post-pandemic recovery of the Canton Fair.
Buyer context
The attendance figures reflect the fair's global reach and the level of buyer interest in sourcing from Chinese suppliers at this edition. Comparing attendance across editions helps buyers understand the trajectory of the Canton Fair and the broader trends in international sourcing.
For buyers planning to attend future editions, the attendance figures provide a benchmark for understanding the scale and competitiveness of the fair. Higher attendance generally indicates stronger buyer interest and a wider range of suppliers to choose from, while lower attendance may reflect external factors such as travel restrictions or economic conditions.
Source
China Youth Daily | 130th Canton Fair closes: 600,000 visits in five days, official Canton Fair publication, checked 2026-10-23. Original headline: 第130届广交会圆满落幕（官方内容库）