17th China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou)
(time:March18-21,2006(1stPhase:HomeFurniture),　March27-30,2006(2ndPhase:Office Furniture)、
Venue: Chinese Export Commodities Fair Pazhou Complex　　（bilingual version）

• In March 2005, the CIFF succeeded in taking place at two stages in terms of product categories, that is, with home furniture showcased on the first stage and with office furniture displayed on the second stage. The total exhibiting space at two stages reached up to 250,000 sqm, and approximately 1500 companies participated at the events. After splitting into two stages by product nature, the CIFF managed to accommodate more quality companies’ participation, to diversify its product profile to meet buyers’ needs. The CIFF 2005 March was visited by 99134 trade buyers, including 22400 overseas counterparts from over 154 countries and regions. With 2 stages in 1 show, the CIFF provides a broader and more specialized platform with a stronger driving force for furniture players worldwide.

• In March 2006, the CIFF continues to be running on the two stages in one show. The 1st stage will be scheduled on March 18?21, concentrating on home furniture, i.e. modern and classical furniture while the second stage will be held on March 27?30, showcasing office furniture and commercial furniture respectively.

• At the CIFF2006, buyers will see more international companies and local exhibitors with original design and innovative artwork. As to office furniture show, a bigger range of commercial and business furniture will be added in the product profile to adapt to the market change. The CIFF office furniture show sets its objective to be the best show of the same kind in Asia with world-class standard.

• With the unique commitment to create market opportunities, Hometextile China is set to provide an ideal platform for industry players abroad to witness the growing trend of Chinese home textile market and meet their business prospects optimistically.

• In cooperation with China International Furniture Fair (CIFF), a worldwide famous trade fair, the Hometextile China would be visited by over 70,000 trade buyers (projected), among which over 15000 came from near 150 overseas countries and regions. The Hometextile China has become an international trade platform for home textile industry.

• interzum guangzhou is one of the largest international furniture production trade fair in China. Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH and the China Foreign Trade Center (Group), this trade fair is held concurrently with the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) the largest furniture trade fair in Asia.
• interzum guangzhou 2005 will again be held parallel to CIFF. This collaboration will ensure a vibrant and effective market for exhibitors and buyers alike. interzum guangzhou 2005 has already attracted a long list of interested participants, including many from the 2004 exhibition. With such interest, interzum guangzhou 2005 will surely exceed the success of the previous year’s fair.
• Guangdong is by far the number one furniture production and export region in China, which itself is one of the fastest growing economies in the world today. Furniture production in Guangdong was worth US$6 billion in 2003, making up nearly 31% of China’s total furniture production. Figures for the same year show that Guangdong’s exports were worth US$2.7 billion, or over 50% of the country’s total furniture exports.