Press Release, April 2025

The 55th edition of CIFF Guangzhou ended on March 31, achieving new records. The remarkable concurrent growth in exhibitor participation, visitor numbers and international engagement reaffirmed the event among the world’s largest furniture exhibitions.

Spanning 850,000 square meters, the fair hosted over 4,900 domestic and foreign exhibitors 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%+ year-on-year increase. CIFF’s international presence and numbers put it in a key role in foreign trade and market demand while also driving high-quality development, industrial optimization, and sustainable innovation within the furniture sector.

Divided into two phases, CIFF Guangzhou 2025 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 made a further effort in fostering trade opportunities and accelerating industrial transformation, ensuring quantitative and qualitative growth in the furniture market, aligning with global trends and sustainability goals, as a platform for brands to connect, innovate, and expand.

Home Furniture: Design-Driven Innovation

Under the theme “Navigation” the Home Furniture section showcased improvements in creative home aesthetics, high-end interior decorations, intelligent sleep technology, and refined outdoor living, shaping the future of home environments while reflecting a strong industry shift toward sustainability, smart home integration, and personalized design solutions.

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.

Office & Commercial Space: A New Era of Sustainable Workspaces

Guided by the theme “Sustainability“, the Office & Commercial Space brought 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.

CIFM/interzum guangzhou: The Engine of New Productivity

As a backbone of the furniture industry, CIFM/interzum guangzhou, themed “Engine of New Productivity”, acted as a platform for intelligent manufacturing, innovative materials, and cutting-edge components with an 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.

Design Exhibitions and Forums: A Global Vision for Innovation

CIFF Guangzhou 2025 also 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. The CD Awards celebrated excellence in furniture design, honouring trailblazing brands and creative achievements.

Meanwhile, world-class forums that also featured CSIL among the speakers, such as the “World Design Summit”, the “China-Europe Summit of Interiors Designers Associations”, and the “China Asean Furniture Leadership Conference”, fostered meaningful dialogue and collaboration among international professionals. This year also saw a strong focus on smart healthcare solutions, responding to the growing demand for innovative elderly care and medical furniture—an area poised for rapid expansion in the coming years.

The impact of CIFF Guangzhou extends beyond the exhibition halls, embracing industry trends, fostering global partnerships and innovation, and acting as a catalyst for progress, setting the stage for a more connected, sustainable, and design-forward future. Looking ahead to 2026, the exhibition is aiming to evolve, anticipating the needs of a rapidly changing market and redefining the possibilities of furniture and interior design with new ideas, fresh collaborations, and groundbreaking solutions.

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Mark your Calendar

 

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

 

Free registration and information: www.ciff-gz.com