The furniture industry stands at a turning point. Markets are shifting, consumer demands are evolving, and global trade dynamics are more complex than ever. Against this backdrop, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou), taking place in March 2026, will set the stage for the industry’s next chapter. Over two dynamic phases—18 to 21 March for home furniture, décor, textiles, outdoor and leisure, and 28 to 31 March for office, commercial and hotel furniture, machinery and raw materials—CIFF Guangzhou 2026 will bring together the world’s leading minds, brands, and buyers to connect, create, and lead.
CIFF has already proven itself as the industry’s most powerful platform. The 2025 edition delivered record-breaking results, with 4,900 exhibitors, 363,000 professional visitors from 187 countries, and 56,794 overseas attendees—an increase of nearly 11 percent year-on-year. Spanning 850,000 square metres, the fair not only stabilised global trade but also set new benchmarks for growth, influence, and innovation. Now, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 will build on this success and go even further.
Under the theme Connect, Create, the 2026 fair responds directly to the most pressing changes shaping the global market. Enterprises are pursuing dual export and domestic strategies, international buyers are turning to China as tariffs and regulations reshape supply chains, and consumers are demanding smarter, greener, senior-friendly and pet-friendly homes. CIFF is where the solutions to these challenges will be unveiled—and where the industry’s future will take shape.
The strategy for 2026 focuses on three transformative growth drivers. First, the industry chain will break boundaries by embracing new sectors including elderly-friendly furniture, eco-friendly bamboo and wood solutions, medical and elderly care environments, smart office systems, and even specialised pet furnishings. Second, the value chain will elevate quality and creativity with upgraded content and world-class showcases such as the Contemporary Design Fair, the Trendy Design Hall, and the Original Design Hall, all reinforced by the prestigious CD Awards, which celebrate innovation and excellence. Third, the ecosystem chain will expand networks globally and locally, strengthening industrial clusters within China while deepening international partnerships and targeting buyers across e-commerce, commercial projects, and new Belt and Road markets.
The exhibition itself will be nothing short of extraordinary. The Home Furniture Exhibition will cover more than 430,000 square metres under the theme of “Navigation,” featuring innovations in design, lifestyle, and smart living. The Office and Commercial Space Exhibition, “Sustainability,” will showcase the industry’s shift to low-carbon, high-value solutions across workspaces, education, and commercial environments. CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou, themed “Drive the Global Chain,” will highlight cutting-edge production technologies, new materials, and supply chain innovations that are redefining global furniture manufacturing.
Beyond the exhibitions, CIFF Guangzhou represents a strategic vision: Chinese Smart Manufacturing + Global Sharing. It serves as the industry’s most important bridge, linking manufacturing to consumption, domestic markets to international trade, and innovation to real-world application. In 2026, CIFF will once again transform challenges into opportunities and reinforce its role as the definitive catalyst for sustainable global growth.
Now is the time to be part of the movement. CIFF Guangzhou 2026 is not just an exhibition—it is the future of the global furniture industry. Join us in Guangzhou and take your place at the centre of transformation.
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Article by: Lily Wong
