In the surging tide of global economic development, the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in 2025, a shining pearl in the field of international trade, is radiating its unique brilliance. The Canton Fair, China's longest - standing and largest international trade event, has always been a crucial platform for in - depth exchanges and cooperation among global merchants. It is like a bridge connecting business partners from all over the world and promoting the prosperity and development of trade.
The 2025 Canton Fair grandly opened on April 15. The offline exhibition is held in three phases. The highly anticipated third phase will be held at the Canton Fair Complex, No. 380 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou from May 1st to May 5th.
Currently, 93,000 purchasers from 215 countries and regions have completed pre - registration, and more than 220 leading enterprises and business institutions have confirmed their participation by organizing delegations. The scale of this year's fair far exceeds that of previous sessions. There is a significant increase in the number of the world's top 250 retailers and major merchants from various countries and regions. 129 leading enterprises, including Walmart, Billa, Amazon from the United States, and Auchan, Carrefour from France, have confirmed their participation in groups, representing an 87% increase compared to the same period of the previous session. In terms of countries and regions, pre - registered purchasers from the United States increased by 13.9%, those from OECD countries by 5.9%, from Middle Eastern countries by 61.6%, from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative by 69.5%, and from RCEP countries by 13.8%. There are also more than 50 groups registered to participate from Hong Kong and Macao regions.