Guangzhou Sourcing GuideThe 129th Canton Fair (Spring 2021)
Online only · 15–24 April 2021 · Guangzhou, China
| Countries and regions | 227 |
|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 26,000 |
| Booths | 60,000 |
What happened
- Held online from 15 to 24 April 2021, the second fully virtual edition.
- Nearly 26,000 exhibitors across 50 exhibition sections in 16 product categories, about 60,000 booths.
- More than 2.7 million products uploaded, 230,000 more than the previous edition and a record.
Session overview
The 129th Canton Fair, held in spring 2021, marked the beginning of recovery from the pandemic. The fair returned to an offline format with 227 participating countries and regions, signaling a rebound in international trade interest. Buyer attendance remained below pre-pandemic levels, but the fair demonstrated the recovery trajectory of global sourcing.
For buyers, this edition is notable for its return to offline format after the online-only 128th session. The 227 participating countries reflect the fair's continued global reach, even during the recovery period. The attendance figures provide a baseline for understanding the post-pandemic recovery of the Canton Fair and international sourcing activity.
Buyer context
from 227 countries and regions. 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.
Source
People's Daily Online | 129th Canton Fair held online 15-24 April, nearly 26,000 exhibitors, official Canton Fair publication, checked 2026-10-23. Original headline: 广州日报 | 第129届广交会圆满落幕（超过276万件展品、227个国家和地区采购商）