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As one of the world's largest and most influential comprehensive trade exhibitions, the Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) has long served as a vital platform connecting Chinese luggage and bag manufacturers with global buyers. This article provides an overview of the Autumn 2026 Canton Fair and the layout of the luggage and bags exhibition area, while also reviewing the Spring 2026 edition, to help you plan your purchasing and exhibition activities in advance.

1. Dates, Venue, and Exhibition Zone Layout for the Autumn 2026 Canton Fair

1.1 Exhibition Venue and Transportation Guide

• • Address: No. 380, Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
  • Best mode of transport: Take the subway. From Xingangdong Station Exit A, it is a 571-meter walk to Area A of the Canton Fair Complex and 666 meters to Area D; from Pazhou Station Exit E, it is a 607-meter walk to Area B; and from Exit C, it is a 568-meter walk to Area C.

1.2 Exhibition Schedule and Venue Zoning

The 140th Canton Fair (Autumn 2026) will be held in three phases from October 15 to November 4, 2026.

• • Phase 1: October 15–19, 2026; includes exhibition areas for consumer electronics, home appliances, and lighting; industrial machinery across all categories; transportation and mobility products; new energy and new chemical materials; and hardware, as well as various manual and industrial tools.
  • Phase 2: October 23–27, 2026; includes exhibition areas for home and lifestyle products, gifts and festive items, gardening and outdoor products, building and renovation materials, furniture and interior spaces, and arts and crafts.
  • Phase 3: October 31 – November 4, 2026; includes exhibition areas for textiles, apparel, footwear, headwear, and luggage; home textiles and soft furnishings; stationery, sports, leisure, and general merchandise; and health foods and medical products.

For detailed product categories, please visit - https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/pages/ExhibitCategories

The luggage and bags exhibition area is open for only five days during Phase 3; please plan your itinerary carefully.

2. Information on the Luggage and Bags Exhibition Area at the Autumn 2026 Canton Fair

2.1 Time and Location

• • Luggage and bag products will be featured in the third phase, open daily from 9:30 to 18:00 between October 31 and November 4, 2026.
  • The Bags & Luggage Exhibition Area is located in Halls 17.2, 18.2, 19.2 and 20.2 in Area D.

2.2 Scope of Main Exhibits in the Luggage and Bags Exhibition Area

• • Travel Luggage & Trolley Cases
  • Fashion Handbags & Leather Goods
  • Business & Office Bags
  • Outdoor & Sports Bags
  • Specialized Functional Bags
  • Raw Materials, Components & Accessories
  • Supply Chain Services (OEM/ODM Custom Manufacturing, Private Labeling, Original Design & Development, etc.)

3. Review of the Luggage and Bags Exhibition at the Spring 2026 Canton Fair

3.1 Overview of the Overall Scale of the Exhibition Area

• • Booths and Exhibiting Suppliers

The luggage and bag zone features 600 standard booths, bringing together over 500 manufacturers and brand enterprises from across the country. It showcases industry clusters from four major production hubs—Huadu (Guangzhou), Baigou (Hebei), Pinghu (Zhejiang), and Haining (Zhejiang)—all presenting collectively. Among them, the Shiling leather goods cluster in Huadu, Guangzhou, is the largest, occupying over 270 booths.

• • Scale of International Buyers

Across the three phases, the total number of overseas buyers exceeded 314,000. As a core light industrial category in Phase 3, the luggage and bags sector hosted an average of over 10,000 professional global buyers daily, with visitors hailing from 220 countries and regions.

• • Overall trading performance

The total intended transaction value across all three phases of the exhibition reached US$48 billion, with luggage, footwear and apparel, and toys serving as the primary drivers of sales. For luggage and bag suppliers from Baigou alone, the value of on-site intended orders reached $46.926 million, while the cumulative volume of intended transactions from suppliers nationwide exceeded several hundred million US dollars.

3.2 Luggage and Bag Trends at This Exhibition

Furthermore, this exhibition serves as a bellwether for the luggage and bag industry throughout the year, with the overall market exhibiting five major trends:

• • Eco-friendly materials become mainstream best-sellers
  • Comprehensive Upgrade of Smart Luggage Technology
  • Surging demand for specialized functional bags
  • Shift in Supply Chain Model: Direct Supply from Source Factories Replaces Traders
  • Significant shift in order models: Surge in demand for small-batch, flexible customization.

These trends also provide a clear reference for product iteration at the autumn trade shows.

4. How can international buyers participate in the Canton Fair?

4.1 Advance online pre-registration

• • Registration Channels

Canton Fair Buyer Website - https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/

• • Registration Steps

1. First-time participating buyers: Register an account → Enter personal and overseas company details → Upload a photo of your passport/ID and a business card → Select product categories (e.g., luggage and bags) → Simultaneously apply for the "Official Exhibitor Invitation Letter" (required for Chinese business visa applications) → Submit and wait 1–3 business days for review; upon approval, receive the "Pre-registration QR Code."
2. Returning buyers from previous editions: Simply log in to your existing account, verify your corporate and personal details, and confirm your exhibition participation plan to complete pre-registration. Holders of valid buyer badges from previous editions may enter directly without needing to obtain a new badge.

4.2 Applying for a Chinese entry visa

• • Once your pre-registration has been approved, download and print the "Official Paper Invitation to the Canton Fair" from your personal dashboard.
  • Bring the invitation letter, passport, and qualification documents of the overseas company to the local Chinese embassy or consulate to apply for an M-category business visa.
  • It is recommended to complete pre-registration and visa processing 6–8 weeks prior to travel to allow sufficient time for approval.

4.3 Collect the Canton Fair Buyer Badge (the sole credential for entry) in person

• • Original documents required for processing the certificate

1. Valid foreign passport / Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents / Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents; overseas Chinese require a Chinese passport plus a visa/permit for permanent residence abroad.
2. 1 physical paper business card.
3. The "pre-registration QR code" saved in the first step (either in digital or paper format).

• • Four major document processing locations

1. Transport Hubs (Recommended): Baiyun Airport (International Arrivals), Guangzhou South Railway Station, and Pazhou Hong Kong-Macao Passenger Port—permits can be processed immediately upon arrival.
2. Designated partner hotels: Over 60 hotels in Guangzhou authorized to host foreign guests have set up document processing counters (List of hotels attached); services are available without the need to stay at the hotel.
3. Hong Kong Canton Fair Office: Hong Kong businesspeople can obtain their passes in advance in Hong Kong and travel directly to the exhibition venue in Guangzhou.
4. Pazhou Exhibition Center Badge Processing Centers: Badge processing halls are located in both Exhibition Areas C and D and are open daily during the event; however, due to heavy foot traffic and long queues, on-site badge processing is not recommended.

• • Fee Details

Issuance of new certificates and renewals are entirely free of charge; a processing fee of 200 yuan is charged for replacing lost certificates.

Conclusion

On the global trade stage of the Canton Fair, the product innovation capabilities and supply chain responsiveness of Chinese luggage and bag manufacturers remain key areas of focus for buyers.

As a company long dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of luggage and bags, HPhope will continue to leverage its in-house production capabilities and OEM/ODM customization strengths to deliver product solutions that better meet the demands of the international market.

We look forward to establishing closer ties with global buyers and jointly exploring more competitive products and supply chain cooperation models.

FAQ

Q1: What are the specific dates for the Autumn 2026 Canton Fair?

A: The exhibition is held in three phases: Phase 1 (Oct. 15–19), Phase 2 (Oct. 23–27), and Phase 3 (Oct. 31–Nov. 4). Daily opening hours are 9:30–18:00.

Q2: What are the specific dates for the luggage and bags exhibition at the Autumn 2026 Canton Fair?

A: The luggage and bags exhibition area is open only during Phase 3, from October 31 to November 4, 2026.

Q3: Which exhibition hall is the luggage and bags zone located in?

A: The luggage and bags exhibition area has traditionally been located in Area D of the Canton Fair complex; the official final zoning plan for the Autumn 2026 edition will be announced in late September.

Q4: Where can overseas buyers obtain their badges?

A: You can obtain your pass free of charge at four major official locations: transportation hubs such as Baiyun Airport and Guangzhou South Railway Station; over 60 partner hotels catering to international guests; and the registration halls in Areas C and D of the Pazhou Exhibition Center.

Q5: What is the best way to get to the luggage and bag exhibition area?

A: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 8 to Xingangdong Station (Exit A) for direct access to the luggage and bag exhibition area in Zone D.

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