Furniture China announced that The 15th China International Furniture Expo, staged at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), closed on 12th September after four days. Show management positions it as one of the top three furniture exhibitions in the world, having expanded its total floor space to 1.3 million square feet. (including the sub-venue of Redstar Macalline).
The total number of exhibitors for this show reached 1,906, including 125 overseas exhibitors from 22 countries and regions (not including the exhibitors from the sub-venue of Redstar Macalline) which is an increase of 12.7% compared with 2008. This year’s show attracted 61,057 visitors from 160 countries and regions (including 14,852 from overseas). The opening was attended by the ten biggest participating countries and received wide media coverage in more than 60 nations.
Furniture China 2009 drew visitors from 160 countries and regions, ten countries more than last year. The TOP 20 visitor countries/regions were: Australia, USA, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, UK, France, Korea, Italy, Singapore, Russia, Thailand, Germany, Vietnam, Spain, Netherlands and New Zealand. In total more than 42% of the overseas visitors came from Asian countries (including the Middle East), 26% from Europe, 14% from North America, 10% from Oceania/Australia, 4% from Latin America, 3% from Africa and 1% from the rest of the world.
Sho management reported that, "The geographical diversity and spread of visitors mark a new milestone in the internationalization of Furniture China. Even though the global economy had been hit by the financial crisis and the Chinese export market faced huge pressures and decreased orders from overseas, 14,852 overseas visitors made the special trip to Shanghai to visit Furniture China 2009, which represents a 9.2% increase compared with the 13,600 overseas visitors last year and is just 400 less than the 15,250 overseas visitors in 2007, which was the year in which the Chinese export market peaked. It shows and evidences that Furniture China plays a crucial role in the recovery process of Chinese economy.
"Exhibitors reported huge buying interest at Furniture China. As furniture stocks ran low in North America, Europe and other developed markets, Furniture China presented a timely opportunity to source quality products, replenish stocks for the coming 2010 season and to brace for the projected surge in post-recessionary demand. International exhibitors also reported strong Chinese demand for medium to high-end overseas-made furniture."
Furniture China 2010 will be staged from 7-10 September, 2010. Further information and regular updates on Furniture China 2010 can be found at: www.FurnitureInChina.com.
2. Fact Sheet
Furniture China 2009:
International Fair for: Bedroom Furniture, Living Room Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Children’s Furniture, Outdoor, Antique and Reproduction Furniture, Office Furniture
China 2009: International Fair for: Office Furniture, Hotel Furniture, School, Public and Hospital Furniture Furnishings, Fabrics and Lighting
China 2009 International Trade Fair for: Accessories, Pictures, Lighting and Carpets
Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China 2009/ FMC Premium China 2009
International Trade Fairs for: Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Furniture Supply and Raw Materials, Kitchen & Cabinet
China 2009 International Trade Fair for: Integrated Kitchen & Cabinet, Board
Date & Venues: 9-12 September, 2009, Shanghai New International Expo Centre Shanghai Redstar Macalline Global Furnishing Trade Centre Space :400,000 sqm (the third-largest furniture show in the world).
Exhibitors: 1,906 (local: 1,781 international: 125)
Visitors: 61,057 visitors (including 14,852 visitors from 160 countries and regions)
Organizers: China National Furniture Association and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co. Ltd.