GUANGZHOU SOURCING FAIR

About the fair

As strategic partners, Global Sources, Poly Jinhan and Grandhub jointly launch their first project — the Guangzhou Sourcing Fair: Houseware & Hardware — held at the PWTC Expo. In the post-pandemic era, the dual-circulation development model has become a driver of China's economy. The fair creates a high-quality trading platform for nearly 600 exhibitors and 30,000 sourcing professionals, helping Chinese enterprises expand overseas markets while giving buyers an efficient sourcing experience. Across a 20,000 sq m area, more than 600 exhibitors took part, over 1,600 business meetings were held and more than 30,000 professional visitors attended. Categories: hardware and tools (equipment, tools, electrical/lighting, piping, coatings, HVAC, services/solutions); outdoor goods (garden, outdoor energy storage, leisure, barbecue, sports, crafts); and household appliances (bathroom, kitchen, home, environment and health, beauty and health, smart products).

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Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.