From May 26 to May 28 2025, the 27th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025 will be held in Shanghai, China. Showcasing the latest developments and trends in the flooring industry and offering a wealth of business opportunities in the Asian markets, this will be the largest dedicated gathering of the international flooring community in 2025.
Interested buyers can now enjoy free access to the event by registering online at: https://www.domotexasiachinafloor.com/register-now.shtml
More than 1600 exhibitors from over 40 countries are expected to exhibit across 7 halls at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC – Hongqiao). In 2024, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOORedition welcomed 83,850 professional visitors from 117 different countries. 17,923 international visitors marked a 25% increase from the previous year, surpassing the 2019 edition’s record and cementing itself on the international stage. The 2025 edition is set to achieve another milestone in international participation.
Carpet and Rugs Sector
As the heart of DOMOTEX brands, this sector will occupy 2 halls, covering the entire carpet supply chain and offering a wide range of carpet solutions. Renowned international and Chinese carpet brands such as Bikaner, Bulckaert, Dongsheng, Elite, Haima, Home Value, Kingtex, Paulig, Ruixin, Standard Carpets, Shree Mahesh, Voxfloor will bring everything from hand-made to machine-made carpets and rugs, catering to all residential and commercial needs. Leading brands such as Card-Monroe, Groz-Beckert, Freudenberg, Staubli, Trutzschler, Universal Fibers, Vandewiele, Zimmer will showcase solutions for the carpet production supply chain.
Mrs. Xiuli Wang, Secretary General of China Carpet Industry Association, a long-time partner and supporter for the show, which acts under China Arts and Crafts Association (CCIA), said, “China has a renowned tradition in creativity and design, which has a great influence also in the carpet manufacturing business. DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, for over 20 years, has been a perfect window for our Chinese carpet companies to showcase their innovative offers to the world. At the same time, it has helped many international carpet brands tap into the opportunities that our market offers. This exchange and cooperation platform contributes to the further development of the world’s carpet business and we are pleased to be a part of it.”
Hard Flooring Sector
The largest segment of the event, the hard flooring sector will occupy 4 halls, featuring a variety of resilient, wood, laminate, cork and bamboo flooring, alongside outdoor decking and sport flooring. In one dedicated hall, FLOORTECH Asia will focus on the entire hard flooring supply chain, including raw materials, machinery, accessories, coating, installation technologies, testing and certification, and more. World-leading companies such as Swisskrono, CFL, Eletile (HMTX), Unilin Technologies, Valinge, i4F, LX Hausys, Daejin, KDF, KTE, Yousung, Power Dekor, Kingdom Flooring, Novalis, Adesiv, AICA, Azumi, BONA, ExxonMobil, Wintersteiger will showcase their latest innovations in these halls.
A Stronger Platform
Building on over two decades of successful collaboration, the co-organisers of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR—Globus Events and Hannover Milano Fairs China (Shanghai-based joint venture between Deutsche Messe and Fiera Milano)—have reached an agreement to establish DACF Exhibitions Shanghai Ltd, a joint venture company. Starting in 2025, this new company will assume full responsibility for the organisation and management of the show, and focus on new development opportunities in the flooring industry within China and across the broader APAC region. This organisational change will not disrupt the show’s current operations and the project team remains unchanged.
“The establishment of DACF Exhibitions Shanghai Ltd. marks a significant step forward for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR,” said Sonia Wedell Castellano, Global Director at DOMOTEX. “This new partnership strengthens our position as Asia’s leading platform for the flooring industry, enabling us to better meet the evolving needs of the market, drive innovation, and create valuable synergies across the entire value chain.”
Aida Cuko, International Business Director at Globus Events, added, “Amid significant transformations in the global flooring business, this investment is a testament to the organizers’ commitment to further strengthen DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR as an international platform tailored to the industry trends and focused on providing new business opportunities in the region.”
Leveraging the combined resources and expertise of both parties, DACF Exhibitions Shanghai Ltd. aims to foster upstream and downstream synergies within the flooring industry and support its further development in China and beyond.
