DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 - Participants’ Experience

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 - Participants’ Experience

The 2026 edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (Shanghai, 27-29 May, 2026), a global meeting point of the flooring industry in Asia, attracted a record-breaking 83,887 visitors and created valuable business opportunities worldwide, reaffirming its position as the largest and most influential dedicated flooring event on the global stage.

Notably, international attendance reached a record 18,302 visitors from 146 countries, up from 124 countries in 2025. In addition to strong participation from Far East (South Korea and Japan), Southeast Asia, and Oceania, buyers from Europe and North America continued their attendance in significant numbers. This strong international participation underscores China's continued appeal as a leading global sourcing destination.

Covering 200,000 sqm across seven halls, the exhibition brought together around 1,500 carpet and flooring companies and brands from around the world. Exhibitors presented the latest advancements in technology, design, and sustainable solutions, reinforcing the event's role as the largest platform for industry trends and innovation. Across the three-day show, manufacturers highlighted their adaptability in a challenging market environment, responding to shifting global demand with forward-looking and competitive product offerings.

What did international participants say about DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026

Shaubhik Bhardwaj

Section Officer (Coir Board), Ministry of MSME, India

This was the first time our Board organized a pavilion at DOMOTEX asia, and we met strong interest from our members to participate in this new opportunity to expand their business in China and the broader Far East region. China remains an important market for our members, and participation in leading industry platforms such as DOMOTEX asia provides unique opportunities to connect with buyers from across Asia. The exhibition met our expectations in terms of visitor quality, business opportunities, and market exposure.

Jan Dossche

President, Coretec

We are happy to be present again at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR this year. Coretec, as the architect of multilayered PVC flooring, has been a trendsetter and an innovator. I think we owe it to the organizer and to the China market to be present in each edition. We will definitely come back next year.

Francis Maurice Debrabandere

General Manager, UNY Group

We're very happy with this edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR because we met many new customers from Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Canada and Australia. We're launching several new products this year and we have a very good reception. We will definitely come back next year, because obviously we have expanded our customer base quite dramatically after these days in Shanghai.

John Rietveldt

CEO, i4F

I have been attending DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR in Shanghai for over a decade and always look forward to the energy the event brings. This year, we are especially excited to showcase i4F CeraGrout Flex, our new loose-lay ceramic-look technology for SPC floor panels, combining premium aesthetics with faster installation and simplified maintenance for the commercial and hospitality sectors. Visitors can also see our recently launched CeraGrout Wall technologies and, for the first time in China, our newest Stair Tread technologies — enabling uninterrupted floor-to-wall-to-stair design. We will definitely attend again next year!

Sunil Tiwari

Regional Sales Manager, Standard Carpets Ind LLC

We participate in DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR every year and appreciate this fair because we have many customers from all over the world and meet them under one roof. We enjoy this show and learn many things from it. We look forward to participating again next year. This is a great show.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR has once again proven its status as a vital trade platform, offering a comprehensive sourcing platform spanning the entire carpet and flooring value chain, from raw materials and production technologies to finished products and application solutions. This year, a record 250 selected international buyers representing 34 countries joined the Buyer Club program for participating in targeted matching events and enjoying exclusive hospitality benefits. Selected in partnership with regional industry associations and media partners, the buyers engaged in over 650 business meetings with more than 100 exhibitors.

Mark Doherty

Flanagan Distribution Scotland Ltd

United Kingdom

We have been coming to DOMOTEX asia for over 20 years. It is where we have built and nurtured countless long-standing business partnerships, and every visit leaves us brimming with valuable, actionable insights. We’ve cherished our 20+ years of participation, and we look forward to returning for many more successful editions to come.

Surapat Trairattanathada

9000Group Co., Ltd.

Thailand

We discovered many new product types and a wide variety of options, including Chinese manufacturers that have already set up production overseas. It was also a great opportunity to meet people from the same industry, reconnect with old acquaintances, and make new contacts. We need to focus more on differentiation, product selection, quality, and service, instead of only competing on price.

Andres Abad

Masters Building Products

United States

This marks my 15th time attending the show in person — and 2026 has easily been one of the best editions yet. The show is noticeably busier this year, and that’s exactly what makes it so exciting — seeing the industry come back to life with far more attendees than in recent years fills us with so much optimism. It’s been a fantastic 2026 show, and we can already tell the whole year ahead is going to be full of great new opportunities.

Kirby Watson

Base Build

Australia

Our entire experience at DOMOTEX asia has been wonderful. Every member of the event team has gone above and beyond to take care of us throughout the show, making every visit smooth and stress-free. This exhibition is truly amazing with the latest product innovations, market insights and supply chain resources we’ve been searching for. It’s been such a rewarding, well-rounded experience that we will sure come again next year.

Applications to exhibit in the 2027 edition are already open. Booth reservations before November 6, 2026 enjoy an early bird discount of 5%.

For enquiry, please contact Ms. May Liu at may.liu@globusevents.com

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