CBD Guangzhou 2025 achieves a monumental 47% international visitor growth

by Aisha Capulong

Further solidifying its standing as the world's largest fair for built environment solutions and materials, CBD Guangzhou welcomed a whopping 47% increase in visitorship amongst international attendants at this year's edition of the exhibition

Breaking the barriers of previously set standards, the 2025 CBD Guangzhou witnessed an explosive visitor turnout of over 205,000 attendants from 145 countries. Spanning across an impressive 300,000 square meters of area, the fair welcomed close to 2,000 exhibitors presenting all their latest to a massive global audience.

The surge in international participation only serves as proof of CBD Guangzhou’s critical role as a commerce hub where industry players can form partnerships and grow their global presences. Held at the Canton Fair Complex alongside the Guangzhou International Bath & Sanitary Ware Fair (CBS), the exhibition stood out even amid global economic instability, fostering practical solutions to emerging market-wide challenges.

Over its years, CBD Guangzhou has evolved far beyond the scope of a conventional trade fair, steadily maturing into a dynamic, year-round international business platform. At its core are three forward-thinking segments: Interior, Exterior and Matech, each harmoniously merging avant-garde materials and ground-breaking products for all industry players in attendance.

The platform actively engages six different sectors: professional distributors, design experts, interior stylists, international buyers, commercial space developers and even digital influencers. These diverse groups are then further connected and empowered by initiatives like Design-Link, a curated networking event that aims to open collaboration pathways for all parties involved.

This year, CBD Guangzhou hosted over 70 specialised forums and conferences that explored topics like eco-friendly construction and global growth strategies. The partnership between CBD Guangzhou and neighbouring trade show CBS cultivated wider ranges of dialogue while paving the way for integrated approaches of the two ‘worlds’.

A strong spotlight was placed on digital innovation and environmental stewardship at the 2025 CBD Guangzhou, mirroring the industry’s current shift towards greener, smarter practices. As a notable nexus for thought leadership, CBD Guangzhou is already gearing up for its 2026 edition as it steers toward larger-scale collaborations.