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Amidst the bustling energy of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, the extraordinary edition of CIFF Guangzhou drew to a close, etting new records with its unprecedented scale and magnitude.
Boasting the highest number of exhibitors and visitors in its history, this momentous success underscores the pivotal role of CIFF as an ever-evolving beacon of innovation and commerce within the global furniture sector.
With an expansive total area spanning 850,000 square meters at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou and a staggering 4,700 exhibitors, representing an 11.8% increase from the pre-pandemic peak of 2019, the event welcomed a remarkable 363,449 trade visitors. Among them, 51,205 international attendees from 178 countries, showcasing a notable surge of 43.11% compared to 2019, affirming CIFF's global prominence as the foremost platform for international furniture trade.
The 53rd CIFF Guangzhou 2024 showed four major improvements in terms of scale, product range, offering quality, and business opportunities, providing a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in design, discover the novel aspects of furniture made in China and its business potential, and create solid, profitable business relationships between professionals from all over the world and increasingly qualified exhibitors.
This story is from the May 2024 edition of Commercial Design.
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