The 16th China International Furniture Expo: 7-10 September, 2010 in Shanghai, China

China's economy revved into high gear during the first quarter of 2010, growing 11.9% compared with a year ago, said a spokesman for the National Statistics Bureau. And according to Mr. Jia Qingwen, President of China National Furniture Association, China’s furniture exports reached US$ 4.7 billion in January - February 2010, up 30.3% compared with the same period in 2009.

Act the role as one of the well-known cities in China, Shanghai is being built into a modern metropolis and a world economic, financial, trading and shipping center. Furniture China, held annually in September in Shanghai, is the best channel to reach the target markets: not only developing the potential Asian markets, but also expanding the existed Western markets. Such great combination between the fantastic city and the perfect exhibition makes the reason why the qualified exhibitors and visitors from all over the world come to attend every year.

The Number Of Participating Countries Is Increasing
As the important sourcing platform of world furniture industry, more and more international furniture enterprises choose Furniture China to launch new products, develop new contacts and expand new markets. Besides the participation confirmation by 95% of last year exhibitors, FENABEL from Portugal, SIFAS and PARISOT from France, EFILOGIC from Spain, SKY/ASKO NABYTEK from Czech Republic, FORZA from Belgium will present for first time at Furniture China 2010 to show their contemporary furniture, dining tables & chairs and rattan furniture products.

Outdoor Furniture – New Sector for 2010

Due to strong demands, the outdoor furniture emerges as a new sector at Furniture China 2010. The well-designed outdoor furniture made in China will be gathered and displayed in one area. As living standards are being raised, people pursue a simple and natural lifestyle which results in a prosperous outdoor furniture industry. The outdoor furniture sector will be expanded in the future with more good quality products.

Convenient Way To Reach The Exhibition Venue

After the metro Line 7 started operating, one more convenient way other than the shuttle bus and taxi could be chosen to reach the exhibition venue. The Shanghai New International Expo Centre is only 5 minutes walking distance from the Exit No.2 of ‘Huamu Road’ station of Line 7.

Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

A Chinese-foreign co-operative enterprise between Shanghai Sinoexpo International Exhibition Ltd. (established in 1992) and UBM China Ltd., the arm of UBM Asia responsible for all the mainland China businesses. It combines UBM Asia's global strength and experience with Sinoexpo's local network and expertise to stage 34 large-scale international events every year in China.

Furniture China is organized by the China National Furniture Association and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co. Ltd.

For further information, please contact:

Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Tel: +86 21-64371178 x 103
Fax: +86 21-64370982
Ctc: Ms Yolanda XU
yolanda.xu@ubmsinoexpo.com