CIFF Guangzhou 2026 Achieves Record International Attendance

Despite ongoing geopolitical complexity and global market uncertainty, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2026) concluded in late March 2026 with record-breaking exhibitor participation and visitor attendance, reinforcing its position as the global hub of the furniture industry.

Held at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou across two phases (18-21 March and 28-31 March 2026), the trade fair spanned 850,000 sqm across 90 halls that included three major exhibitions: Home Furniture (430,000 sqm), Office & Commercial Space (240,000 sqm), and CIFM / interzum guangzhou (170,000 sqm).

More than 5,100 brands from 36 countries and regions participated, of which 1,582 or 31.8 per cent were new exhibitors, marking a new record and demonstrating the fair’s growing ability to attract emerging market players along with established international names.

Visitor numbers also hit an all-time high, with 353,106 professionals from 185 countries and regions attending, including 64,291 from overseas, a 13.2 per cent increase from the previous edition.

Themed CONNECT · CREATE, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 continued to evolve as a platform that brought together the entire furniture value chain, connecting upstream and downstream sectors, from design and lifestyle to manufacturing and materials, to support business development, industry exchange and innovation within a single, coherent system.

New Lifestyles, New Market Directions

This year’s edition highlighted emerging lifestyles and evolving consumer needs, with new thematic zones namely Healthy Aging, Pet Home, Massage Chairs / Function Sofas and New Retail within the Home Furniture exhibition.

The “Healthy Elderly Living Themed Exhibition” featured nearly 60 companies exhibiting integrated solutions that merge senior-friendly furniture, smart care technologies and service systems, a direct response to the rapid growth of the silver economy.

The “Living with Pet – Pet Home & Supplies Themed Exhibition” drew around 40 companies presenting furniture, smart devices, accessories, and services for the burgeoning pet sector.

At CIFM / interzum guangzhou, the “Global Debut Gala” saw the exhibition’s collaboration with 10 leading equipment manufacturers, leading to the unveiling of 24 strategic new products for the first time on-site.

Design Driving Value

Design played an increasingly prominent role, with 11 design hall clusters spanning 96,000 sqm and 227 brands; the total number of brands represented a nine per cent increase year-on-year.

Relatively, the CIFF Guangzhou Design Awards, focusing on design innovation, attracted 675 entries, up 7.7 per cent from the prior year, while 15 themed design exhibitions explored the future of home living through cross-disciplinary perspectives.

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Strengthening Global Connections

CIFF Guangzhou 2026 generated more than 130 million views through international promotion activities, domestic roadshows and a digital communication network, further expanding its global reach and enhancing its role in bringing together manufacturers, designers, buyers and industry professionals worldwide.

Dedicated platforms such as Interbiz Club, Design Community and Elite Community facilitated high-quality networking and business matchmaking, while AI-powered assistants, intelligent navigation systems, real-time interaction tools and other digital innovations enhanced both visitor experience and operational efficiency.

Looking Ahead

CIFF Guangzhou will continue to present a wider transformation of the furniture industry towards a more design-driven, technology-enabled and globally connected ecosystem.

The next edition returns in March 2027 in the following phases:

Phase 1 (18-21 March 2027): home furniture, homedecor & hometextile, outdoor & leisure furniture

Phase 2 (28-31 March 2027): office furniture, commercial furniture, hotel furniture and furniture machinery & raw materials

For more information, visit: https://www.ciff-gz.com/en/