140th Canton Fair Concludes with Record Foreign Buyer Participation and $26.75 Billion in Projected Transactions
The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) concluded in Guangzhou on November 4, 2026, reporting record-breaking engagement from the international community. The event attracted 352,000 foreign buyers from 219 countries and regions, marking a 12.2% increase over the previous edition. Projected on-site export transactions reached $26.75 billion, signaling robust global demand for Chinese goods. Significant growth in buyer participation was noted from key markets, including a 38.2% rise from the European Union and a 22.2% increase from the United States. The fair also highlighted China's shift toward high-tech and sustainable manufacturing, with a notable surge in AI-based products (up 14.1%) and eco-friendly production practices adopted by over 43% of exhibitors.
Topics: Canton Fair China Export Foreign Direct Investment Global Supply Chain
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