What Products Are Featured in Phase 1 of the Canton Fair in October 2026?

Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair in October 2026 will take place from October 15 to 19, focusing on advanced manufacturing products. It covers household appliances, consumer electronics, industrial automation, processing machinery, general machinery, engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, vehicles and auto parts, new energy, lighting, electrical and electronic products, hardware, and tools. For overseas buyers looking for Chinese mechanical equipment, industrial products, vehicles, or manufacturing suppliers, Phase 1 usually has a high relevance to their procurement tasks.

What Products Are Main Featured in Phase 1 of the Canton Fair?

According to the official product arrangement of the 140th Canton Fair, Phase 1 mainly includes:

• Household appliances
• Consumer electronics and information products
• Industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing
• Processing machinery and equipment
• Power and electric equipment
• General machinery and mechanical basic components
• Engineering machinery and agricultural machinery
• New materials and chemical products
• New energy vehicles and smart travel
• Vehicles, auto parts, motorcycles, and bicycles
• Lighting products, electrical and electronic products
• New energy
• Hardware and tools

Most of these products belong to the fields of industrial manufacturing, equipment, vehicles, and electrical systems, so the procurement logic for Phase 1 differs from that of general consumer goods. If buyers have clear technical parameters and procurement tasks, preparing materials in advance is much more effective than casually looking at equipment on-site.

Which Overseas Buyers Should Attend Phase 1?

Phase 1 is well-suited for overseas manufacturing enterprises, equipment importers, engineering contractors, mechanical equipment distributors, automotive parts channel partners, and corporate procurement leaders who are building or upgrading factories.

For example, if an overseas factory wants to source production equipment, automation systems, or mechanical components, they can meet a large number of Chinese suppliers at once. If an engineering client needs excavators, construction machinery, or related equipment, they can also quickly understand different manufacturers and product solutions through Phase 1.

For high-value equipment procurement, the real value of the Canton Fair is not placing orders on the spot, but completing the first round of market comparison in a short period of time.

What Should You Prepare in Advance When Looking at Mechanical Equipment?

Mechanical equipment procurement cannot rely solely on asking for prices.

If buyers are purchasing production equipment, it is best to prepare product samples, processed objects, target capacity, voltage, factory conditions, and technical parameters in advance. If purchasing engineering machinery, they should specify the equipment application, working conditions, operating environment, and target configuration.

With these ready, once at the supplier's booth, you can directly discuss:

• Whether the equipment suits actual working conditions
• Main configurations and core components
• Whether the target capacity can be achieved
• Supply of spare and wearing parts
• Testing and acceptance methods
• Factory location and convenience for post-exhibition visits

If you have no information prepared and only ask "how much does one unit cost," you will usually only get a very preliminary quote.

Can Equipment Seen at the Canton Fair Be Ordered Directly?

Orders can be discussed on-site, but for high-value mechanical equipment, it is not recommended to make payments based solely on booth displays.

The items displayed at exhibitions are usually sample machines, key models, or marketing products, and the actual mass-production configuration may need to be reconfirmed according to the buyer's usage requirements.

A safer approach is to shortlist a few key suppliers at the exhibition, recording the equipment models, configurations, price ranges, and factory locations. After the exhibition concludes, further compare technical solutions and visit factories to inspect actual production capacity and testing conditions when necessary.

Especially for production lines, automation equipment, engineering machinery, and customized machinery, booth communication is better used as a starting point for procurement rather than the final acceptance.

With Many Suppliers in Phase 1, How Can You Improve Sourcing Efficiency?

Phase 1 of the Canton Fair covers a vast product scope. Without advance planning, it is easy to spend the whole day walking through exhibition halls without having in-depth discussions with more than a few suppliers.

Buyers can categorize products based on their procurement list into "must-buy, need to compare, and understand on-site," and then use the official Canton Fair exhibitor and product query system to find relevant enterprises. The official platform provides product and exhibitor searches, allowing you to build a priority visit list in advance.

Once on-site, prioritize time for truly matching suppliers and record product models, quotations, MOQs, lead times, factory locations, and contact persons. This provides the necessary foundation for comparison after the exhibition, rather than returning with only a pile of business cards and catalogs.

How Can Easysail China Assist with Phase 1 Sourcing?

For overseas buyers planning to attend Phase 1 of the Canton Fair, Easysail China can assist in advance by organizing product directions, key exhibition zones, and questions that need to be confirmed with suppliers based on your procurement list.

During the exhibition, we can provide sourcing accompaniment and assistant services to help buyers communicate mechanical parameters, configurations, quotes, MOQs, lead times, export experience, and factory information, organizing key suppliers for easier subsequent screening.

If suitable suppliers for mechanical equipment, engineering machinery, vehicle parts, or industrial products are found at the Canton Fair, Easysail China can further assist in arranging factory visits in Guangzhou, Foshan, and the Pearl River Delta to verify suppliers, confirm equipment solutions, and check testing conditions.

For orders entering the final procurement stage, we can continue to assist with price comparison, sample or equipment testing follow-up, production progress tracking, pre-shipment inspection, loading supervision, and export coordination.

If you plan to participate in Phase 1 of the 140th Canton Fair, you can send your product pictures, technical parameters, purchase quantities, budget ranges, and arrival time in China to Easysail China in advance. We can help transform your Canton Fair trip from simply "looking at equipment" into a targeted Chinese supplier screening and procurement journey.