KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The 25th anniversary edition of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair broke the billion dollar sales mark for the first time in its 25-year history, show officials reported.
Exhibitors at the March 8-11 event generated just over $1 billion in sales during the show, a 3% increase from the previous record of $984 million in 2018.
The show also attracted 20,478 visitors, an increase of 4% from 2018. This figure included some 6,112 international buyers from 130 countries and regions. Show officials said that traffic was significantly higher from North America and the Far East, while attendance from South East Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa and South America was stable.
The show featured some 600 exhibitors from 14 countries including 346 Malaysian and 254 foreign manufacturers of case goods, upholstery and living room furniture and office furniture. Together they showcased new products and collections under the theme “Design Connects People.”
The show also featured a promotion of the Muar region of Malaysia, which has been recognized as the “Furniture City of Malaysia.” The show said it has strong ties with manufacturers in this region, which has been further strengthened by a strategic partnership between MIFF and the Muar Furniture Assn. that dates back to 2013.
“Celebrating our 25th anniversary with a milestone like this is certainly something that we are proud of,” said Karen Goi, general manager of MIFF. “It is the best endorsement of MIFF by the markets, but what makes us most proud is that we are continuing to place our customers and their business priorities first even as we are on a strong growth path.”
For more information on the show, visit www.miff.com.my
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