Third Phase of Canton Fair October 2025: Unmissable Opportunities for Apparel, Textiles, Health, and
Third Phase of Canton Fair October 2025: Unmissable Opportunities for Apparel, Textiles, Health, and Consumer Products
The third phase of the Canton Fair Autumn 2025 was held from October 31 to November 4, 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China, completing the annual cycle of the world’s largest trade fair. After focusing on heavy industries and technology in the first phase, and home products and decor in the second phase, the third phase focused mainly on consumer products such as clothing, footwear, bags, textiles, children and infant products, health and personal care items, office supplies, and some light entertainment and consumer goods.
IHB participated in this phase alongside its clients, providing full support in selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring product quality before importation, offering a smooth and professional fair experience.
This phase represents a key opportunity for importers from the Arab world and North Africa, providing a wide range of high-demand products easily distributed in local markets. Phase 3 also allows importers to choose the most suitable suppliers for their projects, whether seeking competitively priced products or high-quality items to compete in the market.
Product Diversity and Market Opportunities
The third phase covers a wide range of categories meeting end-consumer needs, with products that are easy to sell and have fast turnover. These categories include:
Apparel: Women’s and men’s clothing, sports and casual wear, underwear, and children and infant clothing with modern designs and high quality.
Footwear, Bags, and Luggage: Wide range for men, women, and children, including handbags, travel bags, and business bags.
Home Textiles and Decor: Household linens, covers, curtains, raw fabrics, rugs, and carpets with diverse designs.
Health and Personal Care: Skincare and body care items, home health products, simple medical equipment, and comfort and health aids.
Children and Infant Products: Children’s clothing, maternity and baby supplies, feeding equipment, educational and recreational toys, sleep products.
Office Supplies: Notebooks, organizational tools, school and work bags, products for office or educational management.
Light Consumer and Entertainment Products: Home entertainment products, light sports equipment, seasonal and small consumer goods, and simple toys.
IHB provided clients with comprehensive services, including organizing fair visits, identifying the most suitable suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring high-quality products, ensuring confidence and satisfaction for investors.
Latest Trends in Phase 3
Use of eco-friendly materials: recyclable fabrics, plant-based plastics, sustainable packaging.
Modern and minimalist designs: popular in apparel, bags, furniture, and home decor.
Combining aesthetics and functionality: products that are both elegant and practical, such as multifunctional bags, comfortable modern clothing, and smart home tools.
Product quality enhancement: high-quality materials and finishes, attention to detail for international market competitiveness.
Why Phase 3 is a Golden Opportunity for Arab Importers
High and continuous demand for clothing, footwear, and textiles in North African and Arab markets.
Easy shipping compared to heavy products due to light weight and suitable size for sea and air transport.
Diverse suppliers and products: choose low- or mid-priced products with OEM/ODM manufacturing options.
Fast-selling products enable quicker cash flow and ongoing profits.
Potential to create a private brand by selecting unique designs or fabrics for distinctive products in the local market.
IHB’s services include direct consulting on supplier selection, negotiation, and quality control prior to shipment, ensuring a safe and professional experience.
Tips to Maximize Phase 3
Precisely determine the categories you want to import: clothing, footwear, bags, children’s items, or health products.
Register early for a visitor badge to ensure smooth access to the fair.
Use the supplier guide to locate specialized companies in your chosen category.
Request samples and inspect quality before signing contracts or sending payments.
Negotiate price, minimum order quantity, payment terms, and shipping costs.
After importation, plan product marketing targeting potential customers, focusing on quality, design, and variety.
Practical Recommendations
Focus on women’s clothing and hijabs for Arab and North African markets.
Choose practical bags for travel and daily life with steady demand.
Leverage children and infant products, especially clothing and educational/recreational toys.
Explore light home textiles, such as rugs and fabrics, to complement your product range.
IHB provides continuous follow-up post-fair, including import and customs services, shipping, and marketing consulting to maximize ROI.
Conclusion
The third phase of Canton Fair Autumn 2025 offers a golden opportunity to select complete consumer products including clothing, footwear, bags, textiles, children’s items, health and personal care products, and office supplies. With careful planning, supplier selection, and market understanding, high profits and a successful, sustainable product range can be achieved. IHB’s participation with its clients added significant value through support, consulting, and logistical services, making the fair experience safer and more professional.