DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR returns in 2026 ‘as Asia’s most important global meeting platform for carpet and flooring industry’

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, described as the largest international flooring exhibition in Asia-Pacific, will return to Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) between 27-29 May 2026 for its 28th edition.

The event is open to all carpet and flooring professionals, who can register for free online at www.domotexasiachinafloor.com.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR stands as a true global meeting point for the entire carpet and flooring industry, providing direct access to the world’s most dynamic and thriving flooring markets.

This upcoming edition is set to reinforce the show’s role as a key trendsetter shaping the future of the flooring industry, while opening doors to new business channels and fostering new connections.

With China’s unmatched manufacturing capacity and expanding consumer base, alongside the dynamic growth of southeast Asia, the region continues to offer boundless opportunities for everyone in the industry on both the supply and the demand side.

As in past editions, in 2026, the event will again be part of the Build Asia Mega Show, an ecosystem of co-located events which create a unique platform that promotes cross-industry synergies, encourages knowledge exchange, and gives access to new channels for business development across the construction, building materials, and interior design sectors.

Who is exhibiting?
Spanning 210,000 sq m of gross exhibition space across seven halls, the 2026 edition is expected to welcome about 1,500 carpet and flooring companies and brands from around the world. With a growing lineup of leading industry players, the show will showcase the latest innovations, technologies, designs, trends, and sustainable solutions shaping the future of the flooring sector.

Hard flooring, the largest segment of the event, will occupy four halls, featuring various resilient, wood, laminate, cork and bamboo flooring, alongside outdoor decking and sport flooring. FLOORTECH Asia, in one dedicated hall, will focus on the entire hard flooring supply chain, including raw materials, machinery, accessories, coating, installation technologies, testing and certification, and more.

Some hard flooring and technology brands that have confirmed their participation in 2026 are Coretec, Craft Floor, Daejin, Elegant, Kingdom, KTE, Regal, RMG, Swiss Krono, Success Wood, Senhong, Suntec, Teclic, Tur Hurne, Valinge, UNY Group, i4F, Zhengyoung, Adesiv, Banfert, Debal Coating, Dilong, Stauf, Unilin Technologies, among others.

Carpet & Carpet Technology, known as the heart of DOMOTEX asia, will occupy two halls, covering the entire carpet supply chain and offering a range of finished products.

Renowned international and Chinese brands such as Abrishami Carpet, Almas, Elite, Dongsheng, Haima, HC Floors, Jey Key Rugs, Mahesh Exports, Mortazavi, Nirmal, Paulig, Ragolle, Ruixin, Standard Carpets, Solomon Carpets, Atmax, Card-Monroe Corp, Freudenberg, Groz-Beckert, Lingda, Michishita Iron Works Co, Wuding and more, will bring to the audience everything, from handmade to machine-made carpets and the full supply chain, catering to all residential and commercial needs.

Manufacturers and brands interested in showcasing their latest products to global flooring buyers, may send their enquiry via www.domotexasiachinafloor.com/book-your-booth.html Exhibiting rates start from USD250sq m, with various package options and stand construction solutions available.

A growing global impact
Despite ongoing trade complexities and wider industry challenges, the latest edition of the show, held in May 2025, welcomed 83,056 visitors from 124 countries – reportedly the highest number of participating nations since its inception.

International attendance continued its strong post-Covid-19 momentum, reaching 18,121 overseas visitors and further reinforcing DOMOTEX asia’s expanding global footprint, as well as China’s and Asia’s enduring roles as key hubs for flooring innovation and sourcing.

The show hosts each year also more than 200 handpicked buyers as members of its exclusive Buyer Club, who take part in curated programs, guided tours, and more than 400 targeted business-matchmaking sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities across the industry.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR stands as a testament to the flooring sector’s resilience amid market challenges, showcasing companies’ ability to meet evolving global demand with innovative, cutting-edge product offerings. ‘It’s a not-to-be-missed event for anyone in the flooring business looking to navigate current market dynamics and anticipate the industry’s future,’ say the organisers.

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