Canton Fair Phase 2 is relevant for furniture buyers because the official product categories include Building & Furniture, household goods, gifts, decorations, and home-related categories. After a fair visit, many buyers have supplier cards and product photos, but not enough comparable information for final supplier selection.

This follow-up checklist helps importers, furniture brands, wholesalers, e-commerce sellers, and project buyers compare quotes, samples, packaging, QC, MOQ, and OEM furniture requirements after Canton Fair Phase 2. It does not rely on unconfirmed future autumn dates; use the official Canton Fair site for the latest session schedule before planning travel.

Sort Supplier Notes Within 48 Hours

The first two days after a fair are important. Sort cards, chats, photos, and samples while booth details are still fresh. Group suppliers by category and mark which products are ready-made, which require OEM changes, and which need a new sample or drawing review.

  • Create folders by category: cabinets, TV stands, bathroom storage, bedroom furniture, sideboards, wardrobes, tables, chairs, and custom furniture.
  • Label each photo with supplier name, booth, product type, material, finish, and any quoted assumptions.
  • Separate potential suppliers from general contacts.
  • Record questions that were not answered at the booth.

Request Comparable Quotes With the Same Specification Sheet

Ask every shortlisted supplier to quote against the same specification sheet. Otherwise, one price may include stronger packaging, another may use thinner panels, and another may exclude private-label documentation.

A useful RFQ should include drawings or photos, target dimensions, material, finish, hardware, packaging level, sample quantity, expected bulk quantity, destination market, and required delivery window.

Confirm Materials, Finish, Dimensions, Hardware, and Packaging

For furniture sourcing, small specification differences can affect cost and quality. Confirm board thickness, edge banding, finish consistency, hardware quality, drawer runners, hinges, carton grade, inner protection, carton marks, barcode, and instruction sheet requirements before comparing suppliers.

Ask for Sample Plans and Lead Time by SKU Group

Many buyers collect too many product ideas at a fair. Group similar products into SKU families so the factory can quote sample cost, sample lead time, MOQ, and production lead time more accurately. Shared materials, finish, and hardware can reduce development complexity.

Check Which Factory Can Support Repeat Export Production

For import buyers, repeat production capability matters more than one attractive sample. Confirm whether the factory can keep approved samples, packaging files, inspection standards, carton marks, and documentation consistent across repeat orders.

How VF Living Can Help After Canton Fair

VF Living can review booth notes, product photos, drawings, target quantities, and destination-market requirements. We can help buyers structure RFQs, plan samples, compare packaging requirements, and prepare OEM/ODM furniture development steps for repeat export production.

Official Event Source

Official source checked on July 1, 2026: Canton Fair introduction and phase schedule. Recheck the official Canton Fair site before using future autumn dates in buyer travel plans.

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