DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 brought the worldwide flooring community together in China for the 26th time from May 28th to 30th at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC).

1,600 companies and brands from 40 different countries showcased their newest products and cutting-edge technologies in a gross exhibiting area of 230,000sqm, spanned over 8 halls. This strong edition reinforced once again the leading position of the event in the entire Asia Pacific region. The show gave the industry the opportunity to experience in person the latest developments and innovations that the Asian region has to offer. In particular, the overwhelming increase of international visitors was a clear indication that China remains a crucial player in the flooring industry. Together with the nearby growing Asian markets, it offers great development opportunities for everyone in the flooring business. 

Visitation Highlights:

- 83,850 total visitors from 117 countries, of which 17,923 international

- 25% increase of international visitors over the 2023 edition

- 57% of international visitors were from Asia. The Asian countries that grew the most were Philippines, UAE, Malaysia, India and Japan.

- Europe returned to make up the second largest visitation origin, accounting for 21% of the total international visitors. 

- Significant increase of audience from South China and Northeast China. The provinces that grew the most were Heilongjiang, Jilin, Guangdong and Hebei. 

- The fastest growing visitor categories were architects & interior designers, exceeding 30% over 2023.

- The overall visitor satisfaction rate was 8.9 out of 10.

“The diversity of people was very good. For us, it's the reason to be here, to strengthen our relationship with existing local customers but also with new customers; to see, meet and explain them our new products and our novelties. We are looking forward to continue our journey with business and customers in China and the whole Asia Pacific region.” - said during the show Fabian Kölliker, head of group marketing at Swiss Krono.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will return at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) again from May 26th to 28th , 2025. Booth applications received before November 8th 2024 enjoy a 5% early bird discount. Leading companies such as Bona, Bulckaert, CFL, Daejin, Eletile (HMTX), Haima Carpet, Huali Floors, i4F, KDF, Kingdom, Novalis, Paulig, Swiss Krono, Unilin, Uny Floors, Valinge, to name a few, have already confirmed their presence at next year’s edition. 

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)