Canton Fair, Without the Flight

A Canton Fair proxy is a local agent who walks the world's largest trade fair with your target list so you never have to fly to Guangzhou. PandaRoads covers fair days at $239 per day and pre-fair research at $99 per request. First, send the target product list. Second, approve the fair-day quote. Finally, receive a same-day report with price lists and exhibitor verification. No percentage of orders, no hidden travel costs.

The world's largest trade fair, walked by someone who's already there, your target list, your questions, your report.

Last updated: August 2026 · By the PandaRoads team in China

Short answer: Yes, we attend the Canton Fair on your behalf. $239/day buys a floor-walking day with your target list: booth visits, real price lists, product photos, and a same-day report. Add $99 per request pre-fair research to shortlist exhibitors and map booths before we set foot on the floor. Build your fair plan, free quote →

Why the Fair Matters, and Why You Can't Always Go

Twice a year, Guangzhou hosts the world's largest trade fair: tens of thousands of exhibitors, every category imaginable, and more sourcing done in five days than most buyers do in a year. But the trip is a real cost: flights, hotels in a city that triples its prices that week, a week out of the office, realistically $2,500-9,250. And the dates rarely respect your calendar.

You don't need to be there. You need someone with your list, your questions, and your standards to be there.

How a Proxy Fair Day Works

$239 / day · fair floor proxy

Same-day photo report · Real-time WhatsApp updates while we walk

Pre-fair research: $99 per request · Factory visits after the fair: $239/day

The honest edge: show quotes at fairs are inflated, every exhibitor expects to negotiate. We collect the real price lists and note the gap between the show price and the 1688 benchmark for the same product. You go home with numbers, not sales pitches.
What we won't do: we don't commit you to anything at the fair, we don't sign agreements, and we don't pretend to be you. We're your eyes and ears, the decisions stay yours, with better information than anyone who didn't fly.

Who This Is For

FAQ

How far ahead should I book? Pre-fair research needs 1-2 weeks; fair days book as available, but early is better, Guangzhou fills up fast.

Do you cover other trade fairs? Yes, Yiwu, Shanghai, Shenzhen and industry-specific fairs too. Same day rates, same evidence standards.

What if I'm also negotiating with a supplier? Tell us in the brief, we'll tailor questions and collect supporting quotes. 1688 price checks pair perfectly with fair days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you attend the Canton Fair for me?

Yes. We walk the fair floor with your target list, visit supplier booths, collect price lists and brochures, ask your questions, photograph products and booths, and deliver a same-day report. Pre-fair research days build your exhibitor shortlist and booth map before you spend a single proxy day.

How much does a Canton Fair proxy cost?

Proxy days at the fair are $239/day with same-day photo reports; pre-fair research is $99 per request. A three-day proxy engagement runs about $717 plus any Guangzhou travel, compared to $2,500+ for a US buyer to attend in person, it's a rounding error.

When is the Canton Fair?

The Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) runs twice a year in Guangzhou: Phase 1 in mid-April and Phase 2 in late April (spring session), and again in mid-October and late October (autumn session). Each phase runs about five days. Dates are announced officially in advance each year.

What do you check at a supplier's booth?

Whether the exhibitor is a factory or a trading company, real price lists (not the inflated show quotes), product quality up close, MOQ and lead time answers, and whether they match the company you've been dealing with online. Booth photos and business cards come back with the report.

Can you visit the factory after the fair?

Yes, the classic combination is fair-floor screening plus post-fair factory visits for the shortlist. Many exhibitors are in the Pearl River Delta, so the same trip covers both. Factory verification starts at $239/day.