The 29th China International Furniture Expo & FMC CHINA 2024, along with Maison Shanghai 2024, successfully concluded on 13 September at the SNIEC and SWEECC in Pudong, Shanghai.
With a clear focus on internationalisation and trade, the China International Furniture Expo (also known as Furniture China) and Maison Shanghai aimed to highlight new retail and lifestyle trends. The expo delivered on its promise, achieving dual engagement with both professional buyers and new retail buyers. Despite reducing the event from five days to four, it attracted a total of 167,205 visitors, including 28,644 overseas attendees, marking an 11.9% year-on-year increase.
Under the exhibition theme "UP, is just in time," and with a core strategy focusing on the 'dual circulation of export and domestic sales, online and offline new retail,' the expo broke records with a total exhibition area exceeding 350,000 square meters and over 3,000 exhibitors. The event showcased new quality productive forces within the furniture industry, releasing new momentum for global furniture trade and reinforcing the connection between domestic and international markets.
The two exhibition venues transformed into a fashion hub for clothing, dining, living, trends, pets, and entertainment, becoming a centre for design innovation, lifestyle trends, and leading home consumption.
Exhibition overview
Gathering leading brands and service providers representing "New Design, New Materials, New Craftsmanship, and New Technology" for a better life, Furniture China 2024 & Maison Shanghai 2024 delivered high-quality furniture supply chains to the global market, covering the entire industry chain. The expo featured original designs, entire-home customization, smart sleep solutions, hybrid office spaces, trendy outdoor furniture, artistic décor, innovative materials, and creative lighting.
The SNIEC venue included all 18 indoor halls and 26 outdoor halls, with over 30,000 square meters dedicated to international exhibitors. The SWEECC utilized H1, H2, and H4 halls, covering 60,000 square meters with over 500 premium exhibitors. Additionally, the expo hosted over 40 professional forums, 20+ themed exhibitions, and six major industry awards, introducing innovative nighttime sessions like the Global Buyers' Night and Designers' Night. These sessions focused on key industry topics such as buyer economy, brand globalization, new home consumption, business model innovation, channel expansion, marketing innovation, lifestyle and technology integration, material innovation, design trends, environmental sustainability, supply chains, and material applications. Over 200 global industry leaders shared insights, fostering innovation and encouraging collaboration, helping industry professionals navigate information barriers and gain a clearer understanding of market trends and opportunities.
More information:
Furniture China
www.furniture-china.cn