Guangzhou Sourcing GuideThe 131st Canton Fair (Spring 2022)
Online only · 15–24 April 2022 · Guangzhou, China
| Exhibitors | 25,500 |
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What happened
- Closed online on 24 April 2022; the third consecutive cloud edition.
- 25,500 exhibitors uploaded 3.05 million products, of which 951,500 were new, both records.
- The official site logged 10.09 million visitors and 33.9 million visits.
- Exhibitors ran 85,300 live-stream sessions; 2,398 built virtual booths.
Session overview
The 131st Canton Fair, held in spring 2022, continued the recovery from the pandemic with growing buyer attendance. The fair maintained its offline format while adapting to ongoing global trade conditions. This edition demonstrated the Canton Fair's ability to operate effectively in a post-pandemic environment, with increasing buyer participation.
For buyers, this edition represents a continuation of the recovery trajectory. The attendance figures and deal outcomes provide insight into the state of international sourcing in early 2022. Understanding this edition's context helps interpret the broader recovery of the Canton Fair and global trade activity.
Buyer context
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
Guangming Daily | 131st Canton Fair closes online with record buyer reach, official Canton Fair publication, checked 2026-10-23. Original headline: 光明日报 | 第131届广交会圆满落幕 全球合作伙伴达170家 境外采购商数量创新高