Furniture Industry’s Call to Action: “Visit Istanbul, Experience Istanbul”

January 15, 2024

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As the furniture sector wraps up 2023 with an approximate total of $740 billion, key industry figures are gearing up for the International Istanbul Furniture Fair, set to occur from 23rd to 28th January. This prestigious event, a staple in the sector, is expected to attract 200,000 professionals from around the world.

The international furniture industry is converging for the International Istanbul Furniture Fair (IIFF2024), planned for 23rd to 28th January. This key event, a collaboration between TUYAP Fair Organisation Group and Mos Fair Organisation, supported by the Furniture Associations Federation (MOSFED), is poised to welcome 200,000 industry professionals from 200 countries. The fair will feature over a thousand companies, representing 3,000 brands, at the TUYAP Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Fair Center.

Recognised as a premier gathering in the furniture sector, the fair, under the theme “Visit Istanbul, Experience Istanbul,” is set to showcase the latest 2024 design trends from a variety of product groups.

“We continue to produce with over 45,000 manufacturers”

“In our sector, which sees growth each year, our goal is to consistently deliver top-tier products. This commitment places us among the global elite in furniture manufacturing. We maintain our operations across various product ranges with over 45,000 manufacturers. Crafting robust, quality designs allows us to engage our stakeholders through IIFF and display our industry capabilities. We invite the entire industry to join us at the fair, where we will highlight the furniture trends of 2024,” expressed Ahmet Güleç, President of MOSFED, the supporter of IIFF and a key figure in the Turkish furniture industry.

“We organise one of the world’s largest furniture fairs”

Elaborating on IIFF’s international significance, İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager of Tuyap Fairs Organisation, stated:

“Executing a fair over multiple locations in our industry is a globally unique undertaking. Nonetheless, Tuyap has adeptly managed the third installment of IIFF at both Tuyap Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Fair Center, ensuring thorough preparation. We’re presenting one of the most extensive furniture fairs worldwide. Our impact on both national and sectoral export figures is substantial. Through IIFF2024, we will connect 200,000 business individuals from numerous nations with 3,000 brands, facilitated by our global offices and network. We extend an invitation to all to join us at this paramount industry event in Istanbul.”

Creating a Dynamic Space for New Business Opportunities

As per ResearchAndMarkets’ data, the global furniture market, closing 2023 at $739.44 billion, is projected to grow to $935.9 billion by 2027. Türkiye, with an annual production of $12 billion, is set to welcome its international peers. The IIFF will showcase various types of furniture, including modern modular, luxury, beds and bases, baby and children’s, youth room, garden, office-school furniture, and accessories.

Scheduled for six days, IIFF2024 will arrange its exhibition halls at the Istanbul Fair Center and Tuyap Fair and Congress Center according to different product groups. This will enable visitors to extensively explore a wide range of products. The fair is also designed to foster a dynamic environment conducive to forging new business relationships.