Guangzhou Sourcing GuideThe 132nd Canton Fair (Autumn 2022)
Online only · From 15 October 2022 · Guangzhou, China
| Exhibitors | 34,744 (+40%) |
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What happened
- Held entirely online under the theme of connecting domestic and international circulations.
- 34,744 export exhibitors, about 40% more than the previous edition, as eligibility was widened.
- More than 3.06 million products uploaded, a record at the time.
- The online platform's service window was extended from 10 days to five months.
Session overview
The 132nd Canton Fair, held in autumn 2022, marked another step in the post-pandemic recovery. The fair attracted growing buyer attendance as international travel and trade conditions continued to normalise. This edition demonstrated the Canton Fair's ongoing relevance as a global sourcing platform, with increasing buyer participation from around the world.
For buyers reviewing this edition, the key context is the ongoing recovery of in-person attendance. The attendance figures reflect the improving trade environment and the resumption of international travel. The 132nd session provides a snapshot of the Canton Fair's recovery trajectory in late 2022.
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.
Online edition; the organiser extended platform service from 10 days to five months, so there is no meaningful closing date.
Source
Xinkuaibao | 132nd Canton Fair opens online on 15 October, official Canton Fair publication, checked 2026-10-23. Original headline: 新快报 | 第132届广交会10月15日在线上开幕（官方内容库转载）