As 2023 ended with the global furniture industry amassing approximately $740 billion, the spotlight now turns to the International Istanbul Furniture Fair, scheduled from January 23 to 28. This prestigious event, a key and traditional assembly within the sector, is anticipated to draw 200,000 professionals globally.
The international furniture industry is assembling for the International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF2024), occurring from January 23 to 28. Organised in collaboration with TUYAP Fair Organisation Group and Mos Fair Organisation, and endorsed by the Furniture Associations Federation (MOSFED), the event is set to host 200,000 professionals from 200 countries. Over a thousand companies, showcasing 3,000 brands, will be present at the TUYAP Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Fair Center.
As a premier gathering in the furniture industry, the fair, adopting the theme “Visit Istanbul, Experience Istanbul,” is committed to presenting the most recent 2024 designs from various product groups.
“We continue to produce with over 45,000 manufacturers”
“In our continuously growing sector, our goal is to always offer the finest products. This has earned us a reputation as one of the leading furniture manufacturers globally. We sustain production across all product ranges with over 45,000 manufacturers. Producing powerful, quality designs, we connect with our stakeholders through IIFF and exhibit our industry competencies. We invite the entire sector to our fair, where the 2024 furniture trends will be on display,” stated Ahmet Güleç, President of MOSFED, the supporter of IIFF and a leading organisation in the Turkish furniture industry.
“We organise one of the world’s largest furniture fairs”
İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager of Tuyap Fairs Organisation, highlighted IIFF’s international stature, noting:
“Conducting a fair over multiple venues in our sector is a distinctive global endeavour. Tuyap, however, has proficiently managed the third iteration of IIFF at both the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Fair Center, ensuring thorough preparation. We are hosting one of the largest furniture fairs globally. Our impact on both the national and industry export figures is significant. At IIFF2024, we will connect 200,000 business individuals from various countries with 3,000 brands, through our international offices and network. We warmly invite all interested to this significant industry event in Istanbul.”
Creating an Energetic Atmosphere for New Partnerships
According to ResearchAndMarkets’ data, the global furniture market, which concluded 2023 with $739.44 billion, is projected to escalate to $935.9 billion by 2027. Türkiye, with an annual production figure of $12 billion, is ready to welcome its international counterparts. The IIFF will display a broad spectrum of furniture, including modern modular, luxury, beds and bases, baby and children’s, youth room, garden, office-school furniture, and accessories.
IIFF2024, spanning over six days, will organise its exhibition halls at the Istanbul Fair Center and Tuyap Fair and Congress Center, categorizing them according to product groups. This setup will provide visitors with an opportunity to explore an extensive array of products. Moreover, the fair is designed to foster a vibrant setting conducive to initiating new business relationships.
