Canton Fair Phase 2 Showcases Innovations in Building Materials & Furniture

*April 23-27, 2025 | Guangzhou, China*

The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is currently underway, featuring a strong focus on building materials and furniture, with a dedicated integrated housing zone debuting for the first time.

Key Highlights:

1. Expanded Exhibition Space

The building materials and furniture sector spans over 140,000 square

meters, with 6,497 booths and 3,192 participating enterprises17.

A new "integrated housing" section showcases movable homes, modular houses, and expandable housing solutions, reflecting growing global demand for flexible and sustainable living spaces17.

2.Global Participation

The import exhibition includes 262 companies from 29 countries, with 179 from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) nations, such as Turkey, Egypt, Vietnam, and the UAE17.

Notable exhibitors include Egypt’s K&I (aluminum cookware), Vietnam’s ARTEX (handicrafts), and UAE’s Maxima Group (building materials)1.

3.Smart & Sustainable Solutions

Chinese manufacturers are leveraging intelligent manufacturing to enhance production efficiency and product quality. For example, Suofeiya Home Collection (a Guangzhou-based company) utilizes fully automated factories for custom furniture, improving supply chain stability and reducing labor costs2.

4.Strong International Buyer Interest

Buyers from ASEAN countries (China’s largest trading partner) praised the cost-effectiveness and innovation of Chinese building materials. A Vietnamese buyer noted that "China’s policies are supportive, and product quality improves every year"4.

The Canton Fair Phase 2 continues until April 27, with the next phase (Phase 3) focusing on sports, tourism, and leisure products, including outdoor and glamping equipment3.