Four-Day Asia Bags and Cases Fair, Scheduled From October 30, Grows 2.5 Times in Size
Exhibitors rise to 500, from 280 in the first edition; organisers expect 30,000 professional visits as the fair runs alongside the Canton Fair
LW Desk
The Asia Bags and Cases Fair is set to be considerably bigger in its second edition. The Autumn Edition, from October 30 to November 2, 2026 at the LINGAN Innovation Expo Centre, will cover 30,000 sqm, up from 12,000 sqm in April. Exhibitors are planned to rise from 280-plus to 500.
Organized by Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group, the fair is held opposite Area D of the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, alongside the 140th Canton Fair Autumn session.
According to Wang Zhao Yun, Chairman of Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group, “The Spring Edition drew more than 12,000 professional visits, including over 5,600 international buyers from 75 countries and regions. We expect about 30,000 professional visits this autumn, an increase of 150 per cent. We also aim to widen buyer reach to more than 200 countries and regions, drawing on the Canton Fair’s 300,000-plus international buyers.”
Invitations are targeted at brand owners, cross-border e-commerce platforms, chain retailers and private-group buying entities from Europe, the US, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Japan and South Korea.
The fair continues to be backed by the Guangdong Leather Goods Chamber of Commerce, the Guangzhou Baiyun District Footwear and Leather Goods Chamber of Commerce, the Guangdong Leather Bags and Luggage Circulation Association and the Guangdong Lingnan Leather Research Institute.
The Grandeur China Bags and Leather Goods Overseas Expansion Alliance, launched in January this year, brings together enterprises, service institutions, research institutes and universities. Production bases from Guangdong, Hebei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Fujian are again expected to exhibit as groups.
“For global buyers, the question is where to find reliable, differentiated supply without extra layers of cost. Asia Bags brings together more than 500 source factories, OEM/ODM capabilities and the materials supply chain next to the Canton Fair, so buyers can compare, sample and negotiate directly with manufacturers,” said Yun.
On the jump in exhibitor numbers, he added: “The response reflects a real need. Most manufacturers never get access to the Canton Fair, yet many have strong products and export ambitions. Our first edition showed buyers will come for them, with nearly 260 intended cooperation deals and over RMB 80 million in intended transactions.”
Four exhibitor categories
Finished Bags and Cases: smart luggage, trolley cases, fashion handbags, business briefcases, outdoor and sports bags, backpacks, cosmetic organizers, leather goods, belts and customized gift bags.
Original Design and OEM/ODM: design brands, OEM/ODM factories, custom manufacturers and designer studios.
Raw Materials and Accessories: leather, fabrics, Oxford cloth, metal fittings, zippers, handles and wheels.
Fashion Accessories and Channels: bag accessories, cross-border e-commerce selections, brand franchises and private-group custom products.
The co-located Asia Bags and Cases Materials and Smart Equipment Expo extends the fair into materials, components and intelligent manufacturing equipment.
Furthermore, there are forums and concurrent events that includes an industry base exchange meeting, a digital trade forum, an overseas market expansion seminar, a design competition showcase and fashion runway shows.
