Furniture China is an international trade show providing rich varieties of finished furniture products, furnishings and designs. The exhibition holds annually during the second week of September in Shanghai. Sourcing top design brands of China or better price, Furniture China is the leading trade platform in Shanghai where suppliers and buyers meet and business starts and extends. Don't miss all the details for the next edition of the show, especially if you're planning to participate as an exhibitor.
What are the novelties for the next edition?
Chinese design is on the rise. After 4 years of cultivation, Design Hall which initially launched in 2011 is now the brightest super star of the expo highlights. Many original design brands start from here to the market and get positive feedback by the market. By now, Design Hall has been expanded to two entire indoor pavilions. Most of the participating original and design brands are from China.
Moreover, many design related activities and other interesting events are put on schedule and will take place during the exhibition.
Onsite activities planned:
- Home Plus 2015
- Industrial Clusters Conference
- Asian Furniture Conference
- China Furniture Design Conference
- Designers' Night
- The Techno-Experience 3
- DOD Design Forum
- O2O E-Commerce Forum
- Gold Idea Design Award
- China Furniture Product Innovation Award
Can you give me 3 reasons to visit Furniture China?
- Around 3,000 exhibitors participating in Furniture China 2015, the star-studded exhibitor line-up includes the best-known names in the business. Besides national pavilions from France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Australia and Turkey, there are more than 80 percent Chinese domestic furniture companies also participated in Furniture China 2015.
- The exhibition is where visitors can source new innovative furniture products, to meet design talents and to discover future trends.
- From visa/invitation to transportation, Furniture China always offers considerate exhibition services to the visitors. Discounts on airfare and hotel accommodation are available. During the exhibition, free shuttles take care of the visitors to reach the exhibition venue.
What I have to know to exhibit in Shanghai?
Furniture China 2015 is co-hosted by China National Furniture Association and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo Int'l Exhibition Co., Ltd which serve as the only organizers. Furniture China is never authorized to any other enterprises or individuals in China for sales of exhibition space/booth. Any counterfeit conduct under the flag of "Furniture China 2015", "China International Furniture Expo" or things alike is defined as illegal, including privately peddling exhibition booths of Furniture China 2015. The organizer has all rights reserved. Any booth acquired under illegal way will be cancelled; involved exhibitors will be officially disqualified to participate in Furniture China.
Benefits of exhibit here?
- At Furniture China you will have the chance to present your latest novel furniture designs in front of buyers from all over the world.
- The exhibition provides excellent exhibitor service; meanwhile offers exhibitors a good opportunity to make branding to the international furniture market. Exhibitors would like to choose Furniture China to further strengthen business relationships as well as to receive respectable orders at the fair.
- Shanghai -where the exhibition locates- is a leading economic and trade center that vigorous for commercial trading in China and East Asia. Shanghai is also in advantage of its geographical location as a harbor city for transportation convenience which has close connection with the world.
What tips would you give to international exhibitors?
- Furniture China assists foreign visitors with the invitation letter for their visa application.
- Booking hotel accommodation among 17 official hotels with special discounts.
- Flying with event official flight partners enjoying discounts of 5%-10% - Furniture China 2015 partnering Skyteam Global Meetings and Lufthansa Group Airlines to provide discounted airfare for the exhibition attendees.
What is the visitors/exhibitors profile?
Visitors in Furniture China are furniture buyers/ manufacturers/ traders/ wholesalers/ retailers/ distributors/ importers/ exporters/ agents/ interior designers/ architects/ end-users/ personnel from furniture shopping malls/ real estate/ and furniture related industries.
Exhibitors come from different industries like: furniture, furnishing, interior design, home décor, home accessories and woodworking machinery.
Some participation results from the last edition (2014)
- 2,650 exhibitors
- 98,401 visitors
- 76,578 local visitors
- 21,823 overseas visitors from 158 countries and regions
Some participation expectations (2015)
- extra 100,000m2 for 700 exhibitors at outdoor tents of SNIEC and World Expo Venue
- around 3,000 exhibitors