The most important trade fair and reference point for the furniture industry in Asia returns in March 2025 with a focus on cutting-edge technologies, innovative materials, and solutions for more efficient and sustainable production. CIFM/interzum Guangzhou confirms its status as a key platform for the future of the industry, bringing together global brands, emerging trends, and networking opportunities.
The furniture industry is undergoing rapid evolution, supported by favourable real estate policies, the renewal of aging furniture, and growing global demand. The numbers speak for themselves: in October 2024 alone, furniture and component exports from China exceeded 38 billion RMB, showing significant growth of 14.96% compared to the previous month. From January to October, total exports reached over 390 billion RMB, with annual growth of 8.8%.
In this context of renewed market confidence, CIFM/interzum Guangzhou 2025 stands as the reference event for identifying trends and shaping the future of the furniture supply chain, paving the way for new opportunities for manufacturers and designers worldwide.
Under the theme “Engine of New Productivity Boosters in the Home Industry”, CIFM/interzum Guangzhou 2025 will take place during the 2nd phase of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou, from March 28 to 31, 2025, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou Pazhou. The event will encompass three main sectors: Machinery, Hardware, and Materials, each designed to meet diverse needs and interests, while forming a unified business platform for centralized procurement. The spotlight will be on solutions that enhance production efficiency and enable greater customization.
The Machinery sector will showcase the most innovative solutions for wood processing, with a focus on automation, integration, and smart manufacturing. A comprehensive overview promises to revolutionize how furniture is designed and produced.
The Hardware section will feature cutting-edge technologies and creative solutions designed to meet the needs of increasingly personalized and functional designs. Innovation and style converge in an exhibition space crafted to inspire and connect industry professionals.
The Materials area will bring together the finest Chinese and international brands, showcasing everything from surface design to innovative solutions for customized furniture. The CMF Trends LAB_2025 will explore new aesthetic possibilities, offering unique inspirations for designers and manufacturers.
CIFM/interzum Guangzhou 2025 is more than just an exhibition; it is an ideas lab where trends meet practice and where the future of design and manufacturing is built. Through a global communication strategy that integrates online platforms, social media, and strategic partnerships with international media and institutions, the fair fosters ongoing dialogue between local and global markets. It strengthens its role as a catalyst for idea exchange and the creation of new business synergies.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the innovation. See you at CIFM/interzum Guangzhou 2025!
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