The global furniture sector, boasting an impressive $740 billion as of the close of 2023, is set for a pivotal convergence at the International Istanbul Furniture Fair from 23rd to 28th January. This event, renowned for its prestige and tradition within the industry, anticipates welcoming 200,000 professionals from across the globe.
The world’s furniture industry is on the cusp of uniting at the International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF2024), taking place from 23rd to 28th January. Orchestrated in partnership with TUYAP Fair Organisation Group and Mos Fair Organisation and backed by the Furniture Associations Federation (MOSFED), the event is set to gather 200,000 professionals from 200 countries. Showcasing over a thousand companies, with 3,000 brands, the fair will be held at the TUYAP Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Fair Center.
As a premier event in the furniture sector, the fair, themed “Visit Istanbul, Experience Istanbul,” aims to present the latest 2024 designs from various product groups to its audience.
“We continue to produce with over 45,000 manufacturers”
“In a sector that sees continual growth year after year, our commitment is always to provide the highest standard of products. This has positioned us as leading furniture manufacturers on the international stage. We continue our production with over 45,000 manufacturers across every product category. In producing powerful, high-quality designs, we engage with our stakeholders at IIFF and highlight our industry capabilities. We invite the entire industry to our fair, where the 2024 furniture trends will be featured,” remarked Ahmet Güleç, President of MOSFED, the supporter of IIFF and the Turkish furniture sector’s leading body.
“We organise one of the world’s largest furniture fairs”
İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager of Tuyap Fairs Organisation, focused on the international impact of IIFF, noting:
“Organising a fair across multiple venues in our sector is an extraordinary global undertaking. Nonetheless, Tuyap has skillfully managed the third edition of IIFF at both the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Fair Center, ensuring meticulous preparation. We are hosting one of the most expansive furniture fairs on a global scale. Our role in boosting both the country’s and the industry’s export figures is significant. At IIFF2024, we will connect 200,000 business professionals from numerous countries with 3,000 brands, through our international offices and network. We extend a warm invitation to all to join us at this significant industry gathering in Istanbul.”
Creating an Energetic Space for New Alliances
Based on ResearchAndMarkets’ figures, the global furniture sector, which closed 2023 with $739.44 billion, is expected to escalate to $935.9 billion by 2027. Türkiye, with its annual production of $12 billion, is ready to welcome its international peers. The IIFF will exhibit a wide variety of furniture, including modern modular, luxury, beds and bases, baby and children’s, youth room, garden, office-school furniture, and accessories.
Scheduled to last for six days, IIFF2024 will organise its exhibition halls at the Istanbul Fair Center and Tuyap Fair and Congress Center, categorising them according to product types. This will facilitate an in-depth exploration of a broad range of products for visitors. Moreover, the fair aims to create a dynamic atmosphere that encourages the forging of new business partnerships.
