The first phase of the 53rd China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) covering home furniture was successfully held from March 18th to 21st. This edition saw an upgrade, with the event utilising a total of 46 halls in the vast Canton Fair Complex in areas A, B, C, as well as the Poly World Trade Center Expo.
The fair covered 438,000 square meters of exhibition space, an increase of 8.42% compared with its historical peak in 2019. In terms of exhibitor count, there were 2,160 enterprises, an increase of 10.54% compared with 2019.
During the four days of the exhibition, thousands of trade professionals gathered together with the total number of visitors boosted by an increase of 11.86% as compared to 2019. Overseas visitors increased by 21.84% in comparison with 2019.
Many foreign buyers FurnitureAndFurnishing.com interviewed at the fair have very positive comments about the recently concluded phase one event.
According to Dian Sularko, Group Head of Buyers, INFORMA, Indonesia’s largest furniture retailer: “CIFF Guangzhou is an event we will never miss. We have a team to cover phase 1 and another team for phase 2 of the show. We are always able to find innovative designs and quality products at the fair for the different tiers of the market we serve”.
“In addition to the great variety of exhibitors and products CIFF Guangzhou has to offer, the organisation of the event and hospitality is amazing. Despite the crowds, we were able to access the fair and walk the vast grounds of the fair with ease. The VVIP cards do offer holders simple comfort and privileges which are appreciated” says Ruth Cherry, Brand Director, VIDA Living, one of UK & Ireland’s leading furniture wholesaler.
Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, Royaloak Incorporated Ltd, a leading furniture retailer in India on a growth path commented: “We are now India’s largest furniture retailer with more than 200 stores nationwide and it helps that we are able to find reliable suppliers and products at CIFF easily. We have already made many contacts here and I am happy we have found more this time to support the growth of our business”.
Phase two of CIFF Guangzhou will feature office and commercial space, Interzum Guangzhou and woodworking technologies. The event will run from 28th to 31st March 2024 at the Canton Fair Complex.
