Planning to visit Guangzhou for the 140th Canton Fair this October?

If modular houses, container houses or prefabricated buildings are on your sourcing list, the Canton Fair can be a useful starting point for discovering Chinese suppliers and understanding the latest building solutions.

But finding a suitable modular house supplier involves more than simply walking through an exhibition hall.

For international buyers, the more important questions are often:

•  Which modular building system is suitable for my project?
•  How can I compare different suppliers? 
•  Is the company a manufacturer or a trading company?
•  What should I ask about price, materials, transportation and installation?
•  How can I reduce risks before placing an order?

This guide explains how to make your Canton Fair sourcing trip more productive and what to consider when buying modular houses from China.

 When Is the 140th Canton Fair?

  The 140th Canton Fair is being held in Guangzhou in three phases:

For buyers interested in building materials, modular buildings, construction-related products and furniture, Phase 2 is particularly relevant.

 Why Visit a Factory After the Canton Fair?

  A trade fair is useful for discovering suppliers, but a factory visit can provide another level of information.

  At a factory, you may be able to observe:

•  Steel frame production
•  Welding processes
•  Powder coating
•  Wall panel production
•  Assembly
•  Quality inspection
•  Packaging
•  Loading procedures

  You can also meet the engineering and sales teams responsible for your project.

  For large orders, this can help you understand whether a supplier has the production capability and project-management experience required for your order.

  A showroom can also be useful because you can physically enter a modular house and evaluate the interior space, doors, windows, flooring, bathroom configuration and finishing quality.

 Prepare Your Questions Before You Arrive

  A simple supplier comparison sheet can make your Canton Fair trip much more productive.

  For each supplier, record:

  This makes it easier to compare suppliers after returning home.

 What Should You Bring to the Canton Fair?

  You do not need a large amount of preparation.

  A useful sourcing package can include:

•  Project drawings
•  Site photos
•  Building dimensions
•  Quantity requirements
•  Room layouts
•  Reference images
•  Local building requirements
•  Preferred materials
•  Target delivery date
•  Destination port

  If you do not have complete drawings, simply bring your project concept.

  An experienced modular building supplier should be able to discuss possible solutions with you and identify the information still needed for a formal quotation.

 Planning a Guangzhou Factory Visit?

  If you are visiting the 140th Canton Fair and are sourcing modular houses from China, consider leaving some time in your itinerary for a supplier visit.Our Moneybox welcomes everyone to visit and explore at any time.

  If you are comparing modular container house systems such as:

•  Folding container houses
•  Detachable container houses
•  Expandable container houses
•  Flat-pack container houses
•  Modified shipping container houses

And others such as:

•  K house
•  T house
•  Portable toilets
•  Steel structure
•  Guard house

  Our professional team and showroom conversation can help you understand their different building forms and layouts.

  A factory meeting gives you the opportunity to:

 See the products. 

  Understand the building systems and available configurations.

  See the manufacturing process. 

  Learn how the structures, panels and components are produced.

  Discuss your project.

  Review quantities, layouts, specifications and customization requirements.

  Discuss logistics.

  Explore container loading, shipping and delivery arrangements.

  Plan the next step.

  Move from a general product discussion toward a project-specific quotation.

  You do not need to arrive with every decision already made.

  Bring your project requirements, questions and reference images. A professional supplier can help you turn those initial ideas into a clearer modular building solution.

 Canton Fair 2026: Turn Your Visit Into a Better Sourcing Decision

  The Canton Fair is a great place to discover new products and meet Chinese suppliers, but the most valuable part of a sourcing trip often happens after you leave the exhibition hall.

  Take time to compare specifications, understand logistics, visit factories and discuss your actual project requirements.

  Whether you are planning a 10-unit tourism project, a 100-unit construction camp or accommodation for 1,000+ workers, choosing the right modular building system and supplier can have a major impact on your project cost, schedule and long-term performance.

  If you are visiting Guangzhou for the 140th Canton Fair Autumn 2026, Moneybox House welcomes international buyers, contractors, developers and project companies to discuss modular building solutions.

  Bring us your project idea, drawings or even just a few reference photos.

  We can help you explore the right modular building system, calculate your requirements and develop a practical solution for your project.

  Moneybox House — Modular Building Solutions from China to the World.