The Turkish furniture sector, which increases its export and contribution to the Turkish economy every year, will gather at IIFF 2022. Organized with the support of MOSFED in cooperation with Tüyap Fair Organization and Mos Fair Organization, the event will welcome more than 800 national and international participants and over three thousand brands at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center and Istanbul Congress Center from January 25-30, 2022. IIFF 2022, set to be Europe’s largest furniture fair, will also be the first fair held simultaneously in two fair centers in Turkey. Hosting purchasing delegations from 80 countries, including the European Union, the Middle East, Balkan Countries, and the Turkic Republics, this event will be a new gateway for the Turkish furniture sector to the world.
The Turkish furniture sector, which exports products to 200 countries and has an export value exceeding 4 billion dollars, is preparing to gather at IIFF 2022 Istanbul International Furniture Fair, taking place January 25-30, 2022. Supported by the Federation of Furniture Associations (MOSFED) and in cooperation with Tüyap Fair Organization and Mos Fair Organization, IIFF 2022 will serve as a meeting point for the furniture sector, which expands its global market share each year with its 36,000 manufacturers. The trendiest products in the sector will be displayed across 25 halls, totaling 260,000 square meters, at the simultaneous venues.
The Exhibition: Discovering New Export Markets
The fair will feature the latest products from the furniture sector, including bedroom, children's room, dining sets, and garden furniture. With 800 national and international companies and three thousand brands represented, the fair will offer an arena for cooperation by bringing together countries, industry professionals, consumers, and purchasing delegations, helping to discover new export markets.
“Our Export Goal for 2023 is 10 Billion Dollars”
Ahmet Güleç, chairman of the Federation of Furniture Associations (MOSFED), stated, “As the furniture sector, we strive to increase our contribution to the Turkish economy. We see the results of our efforts in the economic value we create. Our production, exports, and employment are growing daily. We are among the top 8 global furniture exporters, with a 2 percent share in the world furniture market. Our goals for 2023 include ranking in the top 5 in global exports and reaching an export value of 10 billion dollars. With events like this fair, which support the sector's development and global influence, we are moving closer to these targets.”
“A Source of Synergy for New Business Ideas”
Güleç noted that IIFF 2022 will be a valuable meeting point for the sector, adding, “This fair, which will host many firsts, offers 36,000 furniture manufacturers and 12,000 exporters the chance to reach domestic and international markets. IIFF 2022, with international manufacturers and purchasing delegations, will be a source of synergy for new business ideas. We invite all industry representatives looking to expand globally and set new visions to join IIFF 2022.”
The Great Meeting of the Furniture Sector
Ilhan Ersözlü, General Manager of Tüyap Fair Organization, stated that IIFF 2022, which will welcome industry professionals as Europe’s largest furniture fair, will be held under a new concept of fair organization. He explained, “We are pleased to organize the Istanbul International Furniture Fair, a prestigious event for the furniture sector, known for its quality, design, and labor excellence. Our marketing efforts continue in countries with significant ties to the furniture sector, and we expect that these activities will lead to major export agreements. I invite all professionals to this great fair, the largest meeting point in the industry, and express my gratitude to our main supporter, MOSFED.”
Proving its Power to the World
IIFF 2022, the largest and most groundbreaking event in the sector, will showcase the strength of Turkish furniture in production, quality, and design on a global stage. The latest trends in modern and modular furniture, luxury furniture, baby, children, and teen room furniture, beds, bases, office, school and education furniture, accessories, and garden furniture, along with upholstery fabrics, will be on display in a total of 25 halls at the fair.
