140th Canton Fair · Guangzhou
Canton Fair, without the flight.
We're walking all three phases in Guangzhou, 15 October to 4 November 2026. Tell us what you're sourcing and we'll look at it in person, ask the questions you'd ask, and tell you honestly what we found.
Done, notes coming
Phase 1
15 to 19 October
- On the floor
- Electronics, household appliances, lighting, hardware, tools, machinery and vehicles
- What we're watching
- Small appliances that already carry the right marks for Europe and the Gulf
Done, notes coming
Phase 2
23 to 27 October
- On the floor
- Kitchenware, household goods, gifts, home decor, furniture and building materials
- What we're watching
- Kitchenware and home goods built to last more than a season
On the floor now
Phase 3
31 October to 4 November
- On the floor
- Textiles and garments, shoes, bags, toys, office supplies, health products and food
- What we're watching
- Textiles where the supplier can show where the fibre came from, and packaging that cuts waste
The organisers move a few categories between editions, so check the official floor plan before planning a trip around one hall.
On the floor
How we work on the floor
- 01
We read your brief first
Before each phase we map the halls and booths worth your time.
- 02
We look for factories, not booths
Who owns the production line, how long they've exported, which certificates they can actually show.
- 03
We capture everything on the spot
Photos, a voice note and prices with quantities and terms for every booth. We built our own tool for this and the fair is its first real test, so nothing gets lost between the stand and your inbox.
- 04
We tell you what we found
Including when something isn't a fit.
What you'll get back
Photos and our notes on the suppliers we checked for you, within a week of that phase closing. If nothing looked right, we'll tell you that too.
Founders of Emerald Oak
Who's walking the halls
- DenisDenis covers contracts, payments and documentation.
- PolinaPolina keeps briefs, suppliers and follow-up on track.
Sourcing brief
Tell us what to look for
A few lines is enough. We'll reply before that phase opens.
What buyers ask us
Will you share my brief with suppliers or other buyers?
No. Your brief stays between you and us. Suppliers hear what we're looking for, not who it's for, and we never pass one buyer's brief to another.
What happens if you find a good supplier?
We send you what we found and suggest the next step, usually samples or a direct introduction. You decide whether to take it further.