19. UMIDS 2026: Russia’s Second-Largest Furniture Industry Exhibition

UMIDS (International Exhibition of Furniture, Materials, Components and Equipment for Furniture Production and Woodworking) has established itself as Russia’s second-largest furniture industry event after Moscow exhibitions. The 2026 edition, scheduled for April 7-10 at Expograd Yug in Krasnodar, serves as the definitive commercial platform for Southern Russia’s rapidly developing furniture market while attracting participants from across the Russian Federation and neighboring countries.

Exhibition Overview

UMIDS 2025 demonstrated the exhibition’s significant market position, featuring 350+ exhibitors across 30,000 square meters of exhibition space and attracting 16,500+ professional visitors annually. The fair’s strategic positioning in Krasnodar, the capital of Russia’s Southern Federal District, capitalizes on one of Russia’s fastest-growing regional economies. The exhibition encompasses the complete furniture industry value chain, from raw materials and production equipment through finished furniture and interior items, providing comprehensive sourcing and networking opportunities concentrated in a single professional platform.

Exhibition Profile and Product Categories

UMIDS encompasses comprehensive furniture industry sectors addressing both manufacturing and retail market segments:

Finished Furniture: Residential furniture including living room, bedroom, kitchen, and dining collections; office furniture and workspace solutions; outdoor and garden furniture capitalizing on the region’s favorable climate; hotel and hospitality furniture; children’s furniture; and custom furniture solutions.

Furniture Components and Fittings: Hardware and mechanical components, upholstery materials and textiles, decorative elements, lighting components integrated into furniture, storage system components, and furniture assembly systems.

Materials for Furniture Production: Board materials including particleboard, MDF, plywood, solid wood panels, decorative surface materials, edge banding, adhesives and finishing materials, upholstery fabrics and leathers, and foam and cushioning materials.

Woodworking and Furniture Production Equipment: CNC machining centers, edge banding machines, panel saws, drilling and boring equipment, sanding and finishing equipment, spray finishing systems, upholstery production equipment, and production line automation systems.

Production Technology and Software: CAD/CAM software for furniture design, production planning and optimization software, inventory management systems, and digital manufacturing technologies.

The exhibition’s comprehensive scope enables furniture manufacturers to source complete production requirements while allowing retailers and designers to discover finished products, creating efficient networking between upstream and downstream industry segments.

Strategic Advantages for Exhibitors

UMIDS offers multiple strategic advantages, positioning it as essential for furniture industry participants:

Access to High-Growth Region: Direct connection to Southern Russia’s rapidly developing furniture market characterized by expanding manufacturing capacity and increasing consumer purchasing power.

Cost-Effective Exhibition Platform: Significantly lower exhibition costs compared to Moscow venues while delivering comparable or superior business results relative to investment.

Decision-Maker Access: Concentrated presence of factory owners, retail executives, and other decision-makers with purchasing authority and budget approval.

Regional Dealership Development: Ideal platform for manufacturers seeking regional distributors and dealers throughout Southern Russia and neighboring territories.

New Market Entry: Essential entry point for international companies exploring Russian market opportunities or expanding beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Seasonal Timing: Spring scheduling enables manufacturers to present new collections, retailers to finalize seasonal purchases, and garden furniture suppliers to capture peak season demand.

Professional Business Environment: Four-day duration provides adequate time for substantive negotiations, product demonstrations, and relationship development impossible at shorter events.

Why Exhibit at UMIDS 2026?

• Russia’s Second-Largest Furniture Exhibition: Established market position attracting serious industry professionals with genuine purchasing intent.
• High-Growth Regional Market: Direct access to Southern Russia’s rapidly expanding furniture manufacturing and retail sectors.
• Exceptional Business ROI: 500-1,000+ qualified contacts per exhibition with 50% conversion rates delivering superior results relative to costs.
• Decision-Maker Concentration: 95% of visitors make or influence purchasing decisions, eliminating time wasted on non-decision-makers.
• Cost-Effective Alternative: Significantly lower costs than Moscow exhibitions while delivering comparable business outcomes.
• Regional Distribution Development: Ideal platform for establishing dealer networks throughout Southern Russia and neighboring regions.
• Friendly Business Atmosphere: Collegial networking environment facilitating genuine relationship building valued in Russian business culture.
• Comprehensive Industry Coverage: Complete value chain from raw materials through finished furniture enabling diverse business objectives.

Conclusion

UMIDS has established itself as Russia’s essential regional furniture industry exhibition, serving as the commercial gateway to Southern Russia’s dynamic furniture markets while attracting participants from across the Russian Federation. The exhibition capitalizes on Krasnodar region’s rapid economic development, combining growing manufacturing capacity with increasing consumer purchasing power to create exceptional business opportunities. For international companies, UMIDS provides cost-effective Russian market entry or expansion beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg. For Russian manufacturers and suppliers, the exhibition delivers concentrated access to the country’s fastest-growing regional market. The combination of professional exhibition organization, focused industry audience, productive business atmosphere, and demonstrated ROI positions UMIDS as strategically essential for furniture industry participants seeking Russian market success. Whether you’re seeking regional distribution for furniture products, sourcing production equipment and materials, establishing manufacturing partnerships, or exploring Russia’s growing furniture market, April 7-10, 2026, in Krasnodar delivers concentrated access to 350+ exhibitors, 16,500+ decision-makers, and Russia’s most dynamic regional furniture market in a professional, relationship-oriented exhibition environment.

For registration details and additional information, visit the official UMIDS website: www.umids.ru/en-GB