Attending China's largest fair lets you connect with around 25,000 suppliers and is the best place to find products and explore new categories. Below we summarize the main cost components for budgeting the trip.
Main expense items
- International flights: economy fares typically between USD 1,200 and USD 2,500 from Latin America or Spain.
- Visa: USD 120 to USD 200 depending on the country.
- Accommodation: hotels at USD 80 to USD 200 per night. Book early because the city is fully booked during the fair.
- Local transport: taxi, metro and transfers, around USD 30 per day.
- Meals: USD 30 to USD 60 per day.
- Fair entry: free with prior registration in many editions.
- Translation services: USD 100 to USD 200 per day, well worth it.
Total estimate
For a typical 7–10 day trip, the total budget usually ranges from USD 3,500 to USD 6,000 per person, depending on flight class and chosen accommodation.
How to make the most of it
- Define meeting goals before traveling.
- Pre-arrange agenda with priority suppliers.
- Combine the fair with factory visits in the same region.
- Bring a local representative who speaks Mandarin.
At MingTa Group we organize trips to the Canton Fair with pre-screening of suppliers, translation and complementary factory visits. Contact us to plan your trip.