15. CIFF Guangzhou 2026: The World’s Largest Furniture Fair

Established in 1998, China International Furniture Fair (known as “CIFF”) has been successfully held for 56 sessions. The 57th edition in March 2026 emerges as the definitive platform for industry transformation and growth, set for March 18-21 and March 28-31, 2026, uniting the global furniture community to navigate challenges and shape the future of design and manufacturing. Positioned by “Design Trend, Global Trade and Full Supply Chain,” CIFF has built itself as the world’s largest home furnishing fair with the entire industry chain, playing an important role in global furnishing industry.

Exhibition Overview

CIFF Guangzhou 2025’s unprecedented success exemplifies industry leadership: with over 4,900 exhibitors and 363,000 professional visitors from 187 countries across 850,000 square meters, including 56,794 overseas attendees representing a 10.91% increase year-on-year, the fair demonstrated its unparalleled capacity to stabilize foreign trade and boost market demand while establishing new industry benchmarks. CIFF Guangzhou is held annually March 18-21 & 28-31 in Pazhou, Guangzhou, with an exhibition area of 850,000 square meters, hosting over 4,900 brands from China and abroad.

2026 Theme: “Connect · Create”

The 2026 edition follows the theme “Connect · Create,” spotlighting design that serves communities and the future of the planet. As the entire furniture ecosystem undergoes fundamental reshaping, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 advances its proven formula with an expanded strategic response. The 2026 edition embodies CIFF Guangzhou’s commitment to “Chinese Smart Manufacturing + Global Sharing” leveraging China’s manufacturing excellence while fostering international collaboration.

Phase I: Home Furniture (March 18-21)

CIFF Guangzhou Home Furniture gathers leading brands and trendy new products in various themes such as high-end design, suite furniture, whole-house customization, upholstery furniture, soft furnishings, hometextile, and outdoor living. It serves as a one-stop sourcing and purchasing platform for domestic and international buyers and partners. The Homedecor & Hometextile sector covers overall interiors and decorations, lighting, paintings, installation art, clocks, craft gifts, fountains, ceramics, glassware, hometextile fabrics, curtains, bedding pillows, carpets, flowers, plants, vases, lifestyle home goods, and trendy IP products, aiming to build the largest trade platform of its kind in Asia.

Phase II: Office & Commercial Space (March 28-31)

CIFF (Guangzhou) Office and Commercial Space specializes in systematic office solutions, office seating, smart office, public commercial spaces, school furniture, healthcare and senior care furniture, hotel furniture, office furniture components, steel furniture, etc. This exhibition shows the latest cutting-edge office space solutions and commercial space design trends in the industry. CIFM/interzum guangzhou covers the upstream of industry, including manufacturing equipment, furniture accessories, and furniture hardware

Strategic Expansion for 2026

CIFF Guangzhou 2026 expands beyond traditional furniture categories to encompass emerging sectors including elderly-friendly home furnishing, bamboo and wood eco-friendly solutions, medical and elderly care environments, smart office systems, and innovative upholstery materials. New additions include pet home furnishing, creating growth opportunities through diversified exhibition categories and enhanced specialization.

Enhanced Design Focus

The 2026 edition elevates exhibition content through comprehensive upgrades in theme positioning and event programming. Enhanced featured halls including the Contemporary Design Fair, Trendy Design Hall, and Original Design Hall serve as catalysts for industry-wide quality improvement. High-quality cross-industry exhibition projects promote design-industry integration, while the prestigious “CD Awards” event continues honoring benchmarks and encouraging innovation.

Key Highlights for 2026

Key highlights include the Contemporary Design Fair establishing an “Industry-Academia-Research-Application” ecosystem; upgraded SOFA PLUS featuring 50+ signature windows and smart sleep technology; International Pavilion with exhibitors from Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, and Belgium enabling “visit one exhibition, buy globally”; specialized Dining and Living Design Halls with Cross-border E-commerce capabilities; upgraded Hall 19.1 Brand Pavilion featuring garden landscapes, trendy toys, and pet furnishing themes; and comprehensive Outdoor Furnishing ecosystem development.

Global Buyer Engagement

CIFF Guangzhou 2026 strengthens domestic and international connections through enhanced regional industrial cluster cooperation and expanded international partnerships. Targeted buyer engagement intensifies across home renovation, commercial projects, e-commerce, and cross-border e-commerce sectors, while proactive exploration of the Belt and Road regions, Middle East, and Latin America expands global reach.

Why Visit CIFF Guangzhou 2026?

• World’s Largest Scale: 850,000 square meters with 4,900+ exhibitors and 363,000+ professional visitors from 187 countries, establishing CIFF as the world’s largest home furnishing fair.
• Complete Supply Chain: Comprehensive coverage from design to production, including home furniture, home decor & home textiles, outdoor & leisure, office furniture, commercial furniture, hotel furniture, and furniture machinery & raw materials.
• China Manufacturing Access: Direct access to Chinese manufacturers with unmatched supply chain resilience in cost control and technological innovation.
• Dual-Phase Format: Two specialized weeks allowing focused sourcing home furniture (March 18-21) and office/commercial space (March 28-31).
• Design Excellence: Enhanced emphasis on aesthetic sophistication and innovation, with the design zone offering international buyers’ wealth of visual inspiration and commercial insights comparable to Milan and Paris furniture fairs.
• Emerging Categories: Access to new growth sectors including pet home furnishing, elderly-friendly solutions, bamboo and wood eco-friendly products, and smart office systems.

Conclusion

CIFF Guangzhou has established itself as the essential platform connecting three critical bridges: The Industry Bridge linking upstream manufacturing to downstream consumption, The Trade Bridge connecting domestic and international markets, and The Innovation Bridge integrating production, academia, and research. As China continues its position as the world’s largest furniture manufacturer and exporter combining massive production capacity, technological innovation, competitive pricing, and increasingly sophisticated design capabilities CIFF Guangzhou 2026 represents the essential gateway to Chinese furniture excellence and Asian manufacturing. Whether you’re sourcing complete furniture collections, exploring China’s emerging design sophistication, accessing integrated supply chain solutions from machinery to finished products, or establishing manufacturing partnerships in the world’s largest furniture market, March 18-21 and March 28-31, 2026 at Canton Fair Complex delivers unparalleled access to 4,900+ exhibitors across 850,000 square meters, representing the complete spectrum of global furniture commerce concentrated in the world’s most comprehensive furniture exhibition.

For registration details and additional information, visit the official CIFF Guangzhou website: www.ciff-gz.com/en