Join us for the Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo 2026 on November 10 at the Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou.
Dates
10 Nov 2026
City / country
Guangzhou, China
Venue
Canton Fair Complex
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Event overview
The Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo 2026 will take place on November 10, 2026, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
This event, organized by Dahao International, focuses on the clothing supply chain, bringing together industry professionals and exhibitors to showcase the latest trends and innovations.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends in the clothing supply chain, network with industry leaders, and explore innovative products and services.
Exhibiting at the Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo offers companies unparalleled visibility in the market, direct access to potential buyers, and the chance to showcase their latest products and innovations to a targeted audience. The Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo is a pivotal event for industry stakeholders, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing innovations in the clothing supply chain sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Guangzhou, China
Attend
Who runs the show
Dahao International
How the last edition performed
This edition
2026
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
The Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo 2026 will take place on November 10, 2026, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. This event, organized by Dahao International, focuses on the clothing supply chain, bringing together industry professionals and exhibitors to showcase the latest trends and innovations.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Retail buyers looking for clothing suppliers, Manufacturers seeking new materials and technologies, Distributors interested in expanding their product lines, Fashion designers looking for collaboration opportunities. Date: November 10, 2026. Location: Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China. Organized by Dahao International. Focus on clothing supply chain innovations. Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibiting at the Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo offers companies unparalleled visibility in the market, direct access to potential buyers, and the chance to showcase their latest products and innovations to a targeted audience. The Guangzhou International Clothing Supply Chain Expo is a pivotal event for industry stakeholders, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing innovations in the clothing supply chain sector. Exhibitor categories include Clothing manufacturers.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Guangzhou sits at the centre of the Pearl River Delta, the world's largest apparel and textile manufacturing cluster, with dense networks of fabric mills, knitwear factories, dyeing/finishing plants and trim suppliers within a few hours' drive. The city's Canton Fair Complex is China's flagship trade-fair venue, and holding a clothing supply chain expo here puts buyers directly in front of production partners rather than sales offices. For international brands sourcing in Asia, this event offers a compact way to benchmark Chinese suppliers on price, MOQ, speed and compliance — while also tracking how the cluster is responding to reshoring pressure, sustainable-material requirements and e-commerce-driven small-batch production.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Supply-chain diversification versus China-plus-one
Small-batch, on-demand and digital-first production
Sustainability, traceability and recycled materials
Automation and labour-cost pressure
Tariff and trade-policy volatility
Guangzhou's clothing supply chain expo sits inside a dense circuit of apparel, fabric and textile trade fairs across China and South-East Asia. Buyers often combine it with Canton Fair Phase 3 (textiles and garments), Intertextile Shanghai and CHIC in Shanghai, and Vietnam's SaigonTex to cover Chinese and alternative-origin capacity in one sourcing season.
March–April
Canton Fair spring phase plus Intertextile/CHIC Shanghai and SaigonTex in Vietnam.
September–November
Intertextile autumn edition, Canton Fair autumn phase and this Guangzhou clothing supply chain expo.
Event names and organiser websites are drawn from listing context and general sector knowledge of the Greater China / South-East Asia apparel sourcing circuit; confirm exact dates with each organiser.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Principal international gateway for Guangzhou with direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Metro Line 3 (Airport South) connects to the city and Line 8 onwards to Pazhou in roughly 70–90 minutes.
About 40–45 km north-east of Canton Fair Complex
to venue
50–75 min by road (about 50 min off-peak)
by car
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Useful alternative when CAN fares are high; strong domestic and regional network plus growing long-haul routes.
About 120–140 km south-east
to venue
2 h–2 h 30 min by road; or high-speed rail from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South (about 30–40 min) plus onward metro/taxi
by car
Hong Kong International Airport
Good long-haul option with many visa-free nationalities for Hong Kong entry, but plan for a border crossing and a full travel day to reach Pazhou.
About 160–180 km south-east via Shenzhen
to venue
3–4 h by road/coach; ferry plus road combinations take a similar time
by car
Small domestic airport serving the Foshan manufacturing belt; useful only for domestic connections.
About 35–40 km west
to venue
45–70 min by road
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 35–65 / night
Domestic economy chains on the Line 8 corridor, typically 2–4 metro stops from Canton Fair Complex. Rates rise sharply during Canton Fair phases — book early.
sourceUSD 70–130 / night
Best balance of walkability to the venue, breakfast service and business facilities; many run complimentary shuttles to Canton Fair Complex during trade-fair periods.
sourceUSD 150–320 / night
International five-star properties for executive travel and hosted buyer meetings; the Pazhou option is within walking/short-drive distance of the venue, while Tianhe and Zhujiang New Town are 20–30 minutes away.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro (Guangzhou Metro)
Cheapest and traffic-proof option; allow 70–90 minutes with luggage. Line 8 also links Pazhou directly to Canton Tower and Zhujiang New Town.
Taxi / DiDi from airport
50–75 minutes off-peak, longer in rush hour. Use the official taxi rank or the DiDi app; keep the printed receipt for expense claims.
Airport express coach
Several express lines serve the Pazhou and Tianhe districts, with extra services during Canton Fair phases. Check the current timetable on arrival.
Ride-hailing (DiDi) within the city
DiDi is the dominant app; set up before travel or use the English-language interface. Alipay/WeChat Pay with a foreign card works for most in-app payments.
Hotel shuttle bus
Many Pazhou hotels run morning and afternoon shuttles during trade-fair periods; confirm at check-in as schedules are show-specific.
High-speed rail
Fastest intercity option if arriving via Shenzhen or Hong Kong; Guangzhou South is about 40–60 minutes from Pazhou by metro plus taxi.
taxi
Airport Express to Hong Kong station, then taxi or MTR.
taxi
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M visa (business / trade) | Business visitors who are not eligible for China's visa-free or transit-free entry, attending for supplier meetings, sourcing or exhibiting | $185.00 | About 4 working days standard; 1–3 day express available at many Chinese Visa Application Service Centres | |
| Unilateral visa-free entry (up to 30 days) | Citizens of a growing list of countries — including many EU states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia — travelling for business, tourism or family visits | — | No application; eligibility checked at check-in and on arrival | |
| 240-hour visa-free transit | Citizens of 50+ eligible countries transiting through Guangzhou (Baiyun Airport) to a third country with a confirmed onward ticket | — | Granted on arrival; allow extra time at the transit desk |
China operates a unilateral visa-free policy for a rotating list of nationalities and a 240-hour visa-free transit policy at major gateways including Guangzhou. Both are subject to periodic extension — always re-check the official National Immigration Administration list (en.nia.gov.cn) or your nearest Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (visaforchina.cn) before travel.
China accepts ATA Carnets for temporarily imported exhibition and trade-fair goods through designated customs points, with the CCPIT acting as guaranteeing association. Coverage is limited to specific goods categories and ports, and local customs procedures apply — confirm with the organiser (Dahao International) and a licensed carnet agent well before shipping exhibits, and carry commercial invoices and a detailed packing list as backup.
Official visa pageWeather
November is one of the most comfortable months in Guangzhou: expect daytime highs of about 24–27 °C and overnight lows of 15–18 °C, with the typhoon season normally over and rainfall dropping to roughly 30–45 mm spread over about 5–7 wet days. Humidity eases compared with summer, making it pleasant for walking the halls and the Pazhou riverside.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to China.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette and meetings
Exchange business cards with both hands and take a moment to read them. Punctuality matters, seniority is respected, and initial meetings are often relationship-building rather than hard negotiation — expect follow-up discussions before pricing is finalised. A local agent or bilingual colleague greatly improves sourcing meetings.
Tipping, payments and dining
Tipping is not customary and is often declined; restaurants and hotels typically add a service charge. Mobile payments (Alipay, WeChat Pay) dominate — link an international card before arrival, and keep some cash (CNY) for small vendors and taxis. At banquets, wait for the host to seat and toast first.
Dress, language and practicalities
Business casual to smart attire works for trade fairs; a light jacket is useful for air-conditioned halls and cooler November evenings. Mandarin and Cantonese dominate — carry a translation app and printed company details. Avoid discussing politics or Taiwan/Tibet topics, and note that many Western social media and messaging apps are not accessible without a VPN arranged before travel.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: CAN
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Guangzhou; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Most international visitors need a visa before travelling to China. Business visitors typically apply for the M (business/trade) visa, usually issued single- or multi-entry for 30–90 days per stay; standard processing is about 4 working days with 1–3 day express options at many Chinese Visa Application Service Centres. A growing list of nationalities (including many EU states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia) currently enjoy unilateral visa-free entry of up to 30 days, and citizens of 50+ countries can use the 240-hour visa-free transit when routing through Guangzhou to a third country. US citizens pay a reciprocal application fee of about USD 185; many other nationalities pay roughly USD 60–90. Always confirm on the official Chinese National Immigration Administration / Visa for China portals and apply several weeks before departure, and carry an invitation letter from the organiser or your Chinese counterparty.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
USD 185 is the reciprocal fee for US citizens; many other nationalities pay roughly USD 60–90. Usually issued with 30–90 days per stay and single, double or multiple entries. Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre for your jurisdiction with an invitation letter from the organiser or your Chinese counterparty, plus hotel and flight bookings. Policy is time-limited and reviewed pe
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): 50–75 min by road (about 50 min off-peak); Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): 2 h–2 h 30 min by road; or high-speed rail from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South (about 30–40 min) plus onward metro/taxi; Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): 3–4 h by road/coach; ferry plus road combinations take a similar time; Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO): 45–70 min by road. Allow road or rail time to Canton Fair Complex; on-site parking is
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Canton Fair Complex: Pazhou / Chigang, Haizhu District (metro Line 8 corridor): 7 Days Inn (Pazhou / Canton Fair Complex area branch), Hanting Hotel (Guangzhou Pazhou branch), Home Inn (Pazhou / Chigang area branch); Pazhou / Xingang Dong / Kecun, Haizhu District: Vienna Hotel (Guangzhou Pazhou / Canton Fair Complex branch), Atour Hotel (Pazhou area), Metropolo Jinjiang Hotel (Pazhou area); Pazhou Exhibition Center area, Zhujiang New Town and Tianhe: InterContinental Guangzh
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Guangzhou; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Canton Fair Complex.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Canton Fair Complex; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: 24–27 °C daytime highs, 15–18 °C overnight lows (November average)
Seasonality: Start of Guangzhou's dry season: roughly 30–45 mm of rain over about 5–7 wet days, low typhoon risk, easing humidity — light layers plus a compact umbrella are sufficient.
Packing: November is one of the most comfortable months in Guangzhou: expect daytime highs of about 24–27 °C and overnight lows of 15–18 °C, with the typhoon season normally over and rainfall dropping to roughly 30–45 mm spread over about 5–7 wet days. Humidity eases compared with summer, making it pleasant
Plan your trip
Best day for qualified buyer meetings: 2026-11-10 (opening day of the listed edition)
The listing shows a single-day edition on 10 November 2026, so the whole show is concentrated into one day — plan a full day on site from opening, when exhibitor stands are fully staffed and senior supplier representatives are present. Arrive at opening time to clear registration and cover the apparel, fabric and trim zones before the mid-afternoon peak, and keep the final hour for follow-up commitments. If the organiser confirms additional show days closer to the event, the second day typically offers quieter floors for extended supplier negotiations.
Canton Tower, Zhujiang New Town and Pearl River waterfront
Best short evening excursion: skyline views from Canton Tower, riverside dining and the Guangzhou Opera House / library cluster in Zhujiang New Town, all within a short hop of the venue.
Shamian Island and Xiguan old town (Liwan District)
Colonial-era riverside architecture, the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Qingping market streets and traditional Cantonese dining — a half-day cultural break from the show floor.
Buyer–supplier matchmaking / negotiation zones
Organiser-run B2B matchmaking and negotiation areas concentrate qualified buyers and exhibitors — the highest-yield place to hold structured supplier meetings.
On-site conference and forum stage area
Industry sessions and product presentations draw brand, retail and manufacturing decision makers; good for serendipitous introductions between sessions.
Pazhou business district hotel lobbies and lounges
Exhibitors and international buyers stay in the Pazhou cluster (e.g. the InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center area); hotel lounges and tea houses are the standard venue for follow-up meetings and evening hospitality.
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · trade badge
USD 50 / per visitor
visa_fee
visitor · M business visa (standard)
USD 60–185 / per application
hotel
visitor · mid-range (Pazhou / Haizhu)
USD 70–120 / per night
per_diem
visitor · standard
USD 50–100 / per day
flight
visitor · economy return
USD 600–1400 / per return trip
exhibitor_stand
exhibitor · shell scheme
USD 250–450 / per sqm
exhibitor_insurance
exhibitor · event liability
USD 100–400 / per show
visa_fee
visitor · M visa (business / trade)
USD 185 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | trade badge | USD 50 / per visitor | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | M business visa (standard) | USD 60–185 / per application | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | mid-range (Pazhou / Haizhu) | USD 70–120 / per night | estimate | |
| per_diem | visitor | standard | USD 50–100 / per day | estimate | |
| flight | visitor | economy return | USD 600–1400 / per return trip | estimate | |
| exhibitor_stand | exhibitor | shell scheme | USD 250–450 / per sqm | estimate | |
| exhibitor_insurance | exhibitor | event liability | USD 100–400 / per show | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | M visa (business / trade) | USD 185 / per application | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You must meet multiple suppliers face to face, compare samples and negotiate MOQ/lead times within a single sourcing trip.
Best for
Sourcing managers, brand buyers, designers and product developers evaluating Chinese apparel, fabric, trim and OEM/ODM suppliers in one trip.
Min. budget
$550.00
Timeline
2–4 weeks ahead (visa appointment or visa-free check, flights, Pazhou hotel)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Trade badge may require business credentials or an organiser invitation letter.
Pazhou hotel rates rise sharply around Canton Fair phases in October–November.
exhibit
You have a China-ready product range, a bilingual sales team and a follow-up plan for post-show leads.
Best for
Mills, garment manufacturers, ODM/OEM factories, trim/accessory makers and supply-chain service providers seeking Chinese and export buyer leads.
Min. budget
$3,700.00
Timeline
3–6 months (booth booking, stand design, sample shipping, staff visas)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Booth/stand pricing is not published for this expo — confirm with the organiser Dahao International.
Sample shipping, customs clearance and on-site staffing add cost beyond the stand fee.
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
skip
Your supply base is already contracted, or tariff/import constraints make a China sourcing trip uneconomic this cycle.
Best for
Buyers whose China sourcing is fully covered by existing agents, or teams with no China sourcing mandate or import capacity.
Timeline
None
Risks
No major risks listed.
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