An extraordinary turnout propelling the future of the global furniture industry
On March 31, the 55th CIFF Guangzhou successfully concluded, reaffirming its position. This edition set new records, achieving remarkable concurrent growth in three key figures: exhibitor participation, visitor numbers, and international engagement. Spanning 850,000 square meters, the fair hosted over 4,900 domestic and foreign exhibitors, a new record-high, showcasing their latest innovations to 363,825 professional visitors from 187 countries and regions. Notably, the number of overseas attendees reached 56,794, marking a 10.91% year-on-year increase and setting a new benchmark for CIFF’s international presence.
This exceptional success highlights CIFF Guangzhou’s pivotal role in stabilizing foreign trade and boosting market demand, while also driving high-quality development, industrial optimization, and sustainable innovation within the furniture sector. Divided into two phases, CIFF Guangzhou 2025 once again provided a comprehensive overview of the entire supply chain, featuring the Home Furniture, the Office & Commercial Space, and CIFM/interzum guangzhou. This year’s edition was instrumental in fostering trade opportunities and accelerating industrial transformation, ensuring both quantitative and qualitative growth in the furniture market. By aligning with global trends and sustainability goals, the fair solidified its role as an essential platform for brands to connect, innovate, and expand.
Under the theme “Navigation,” the Home Furniture showcased cutting-edge improvements in creative home aesthetics, high-end interior decorations, intelligent sleep technology, and refined outdoor living. Reflecting a strong industry shift toward sustainability, smart home integration, and personalized design solutions, the trendsetting exhibition played an essential role in shaping the future of home environments. Through immersive displays and insightful forums, the event highlighted the evolution of modern living spaces, where eco-conscious materials and digital intelligence seamlessly merge to redefine comfort and functionality.
Guided by the theme “Sustainability,” the Office & Commercial Space reaffirmed its position as the sector’s premier event, bringing together top-tier brands and groundbreaking innovations. The exhibition explored the transformation of workspaces, educational and healthcare environments, and emerging commercial sectors, addressing global trends in flexible working, ergonomic design, and wellness-driven solutions.
A key highlight was the presentation of low-carbon and AI-powered office solutions. Through experiential installations and expert-led discussions, visitors gained firsthand insight into the next generation of sustainable and efficient work environments.
As the backbone of the furniture industry, CIFM/interzum guangzhou, themed “Engine of New Productivity”, solidified its role as the leading platform for intelligent manufacturing, innovative materials, and cutting-edge components. This year’s edition placed particular emphasis on digital transformation, automation, and sustainable production processes, aligning with the industry’s commitment to efficiency and environmental responsibility. Bringing together world-class suppliers and manufacturers, the exhibition fostered strategic collaborations and introduced revolutionary developments in furniture production, reinforcing CIFF Guangzhou’s position as the ultimate hub for future-ready solutions.
CIFF Guangzhou 2025 further strengthened its reputation as a cultural and creative hub, featuring 12 curated design exhibitions and over 100 industry-leading forums. The event brought together renowned designers, trendsetters, and thought leaders to explore the evolving role of design and its impact on the industry. Among the key highlights was the Contemporary Design Fair, a dynamic platform for cross-cultural exchanges and innovative showcases.
“In 1982, my father founded our company and still works with us today with two other younger brothers. We export to Europe, Russia, Latin America and Italy. We have high-level customers who have been supporting us for years. We have focused – especially in recent times – on mobile hardware and participate directly in a dozen trade fairs a year to make the worth of our product known. During this year we have been exhibiting in Brazil and Argentina, while last year partook in a trade fair in Bogotá. In the future, we aim to extend our clientele to some African countries. We employ 600 people and have two manufacturing locations with fully automated manufacturing facilities, and annual sales of over 65 million USD.
CIFF Guangzhou represents an unmissable showcase for the world of furniture, and in particular, this edition outmatched all expectations, with a large turnout of professional visitors. We presented our latest innovations and noticed a substantial growth in international visitors.”
“Our large Group has operated in the furniture world for over 40 years with 1,200 employees working in 13 international offices, including China. We have a turnover of close to 40 million euros, and for years we have been participating in international trade fairs, especially those for precision mechanics and automation. Since 2004, we have moved towards the furniture field with cushioning and automatic closing systems, used above all in kitchens and furniture in general.
For us, CIFF Guangzhou now has a strategic role to consolidate and increase our presence in the markets, thanks to the development of our products in terms of quality and technology. A constantly growing fair that once again offered new proposals and a complete overview of the entire furniture sector. An extraordinary platform that represents a moment to showcase our production to old and new customers, but gives us references and ideas to develop new products and commercial strategies, too”.
57th CIFF Guangzhou 2026
phase 1 – 18-21 March 2026
home furniture, homedecor & hometextile, outdoor & leisure furniture
phase 2 – 28-31 March 2026
office furniture, commercial furniture, hotel furniture and furniture machinery & raw materials
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