Guangzhou, China — October 15, 2026
The doors have opened.The 140th China Import and Export Fair has officially entered its first phase in Guangzhou, bringing international buyers and exhibitors together from October 15 to 19.
For the next five days, the exhibition halls will be filled with product discussions, supplier meetings, technical questions, samples, catalogues and, perhaps most importantly, conversations about what international markets will need next.
Sonifer is here.During Phase 1, our team is exhibiting at:Booth 5.1C 37–38
The First Day Is Always Different
There is a noticeable difference between the first day of a major trade fair and the days that follow.
The halls are active from the opening.Buyers arrive with product lists, meeting schedules and specific sourcing objectives. Some have already selected the suppliers they want to visit. Others walk through the halls looking for products they did not know they needed before arriving.
For exhibitors, the first day is not simply about showing products.It is about listening.The questions buyers ask often reveal more about the market than a prepared presentation ever could.
What specifications are they looking for?Which products are they currently selling?What problems are they having with existing suppliers?Which functions are becoming more important?What price points are under pressure?These conversations provide a direct view of current market demand.
Small Appliances Require Practical Conversations
Sonifer’s product range covers several areas of everyday life, including kitchen appliances, personal care and beauty appliances, and garment care appliances.
These categories may look very different, but buyers tend to raise similar fundamental questions.
Is the product useful?
Is it reliable?
Is it easy to operate?
Is the specification suitable for the market?
Does the product offer enough value at its intended price?
Can the supplier provide consistent information and support?
These questions are becoming increasingly important as international buyers become more selective about the products they add to their ranges.
Beyond the Catalogue
An exhibition catalogue can introduce a product.A conversation explains whether the product makes sense.This is why our team pays close attention to the context behind each inquiry.
A distributor looking for a new product range may have different priorities from an online retailer.An importer may be focused on specifications and compliance.A wholesaler may be comparing product combinations and commercial conditions.A brand owner may be evaluating product positioning and long-term development.
The same appliance can therefore lead to completely different discussions depending on who is standing on the other side of the table.Understanding that difference is part of professional international trade.
What We Are Looking Forward to During the Fair
The next few days will be an opportunity to exchange information with buyers from different markets and better understand the direction of the small appliance industry.
We are particularly interested in conversations around product functionality, consumer preferences, market-specific requirements, and the balance between product performance and commercial value.
For us, an exhibition is successful when the conversations continue after the event.A catalogue can be taken home.A quotation can be compared.But a meaningful discussion about the right product for a particular market is much harder to replace.
Meet Sonifer at Booth 5.1C 37–38
If you are visiting the 140th Canton Fair during Phase 1, our team would be pleased to meet you.
Sonifer
Booth 5.1C 37–38
October 15–19, 2026
Phase 1 – Advanced Manufacturing
Whether you are looking for kitchen appliances, personal care products, garment care appliances, or simply evaluating new suppliers for your market, come and have a conversation with our team.
You do not need to prepare a complicated presentation.
Bring your product requirements, your market questions, or even the problems you are currently trying to solve.
That is often where the most useful discussions begin.
We are at the Canton Fair now. We look forward to seeing you in Guangzhou.
