CBD Guangzhou 2026 expands global reach.

Overseas visitors up 33.4%, strengthening its position across the industry

The 28th China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair concluded

successfully on 11 July 2026, welcoming 144,370 professional visitors from 146

countries and regions, including 11,473 overseas visitors, up 33.4% compared

with the previous edition. The results further reinforce CBD Guangzhou's evolution

into one of the world's leading international platforms for building decoration,

construction and interior solutions, connecting China's manufacturing

excellence with global markets.

 

 

Today, CBD Guangzhou is far more than a trade exhibition. It has evolved into a

comprehensive international platform where innovation, sourcing, market

intelligence and business networking converge, serving as a gateway to China's

building decoration industry for architects, designers, developers, contractors,

distributors, manufacturers and real estate professionals from around the world.

A Comprehensive Industry Ecosystem

Reflecting the ongoing transformation of the industry, CBD Guangzhou 2026

further strengthened its exhibition model around three integrated ecosystems—

INTERIOR, EXTERIOR and MATECH—covering the entire building decoration

supply chain, from interior solutions and building envelope systems to decorative

materials, smart technologies and intelligent manufacturing.

The exhibition also reinforced its market-oriented strategy through six key

professional channels—dealers, international trade, designers, interior

contractors, commercial projects and new media—creating valuable

connections between exhibitors and highly targeted business audiences.

A major highlight of this year's edition was the continued expansion of the Bath &

Sanitary Area, developed in partnership with the China Chamber of Commerce

of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC). The

collaboration attracted a larger number of export-oriented manufacturers, further

strengthening CBD Guangzhou's position as one of the leading international press release | July 2026

sourcing platforms for ceramic surfaces, sanitary ware and residential renovation

solutions.

 

 

Internationalisation at the Core

International development remained one of the defining themes of the 2026

edition. Building on the success of the CBD World-Connect programme, the

exhibition further expanded its global communication, overseas buyer recruitment

and international media partnerships, reinforcing its role as a bridge between

Chinese manufacturers and global markets.

Together with more than 70 conferences, forums and special events held

throughout the exhibition, these initiatives further strengthened CBD Guangzhou's

position as an international platform where business, innovation and professional

knowledge converge.

Among the highlights of the international programme was the debut of The World

Connect Lounge and the World Connect Forum, hosted and organised by CBD

Guangzhou and conceived and developed by Edimotion. As a new international

hub for knowledge sharing, networking and business exchange, the initiative

brought together architects, designers, buyers, media representatives, industry

experts and exhibitors through a curated programme of high-level forums and

discussions exploring global design trends, international markets and export

opportunities.

Knowledge Beyond the Exhibition

Throughout the four-day event, more than 70 conferences, forums and curated

activities explored many of today's most relevant industry topics, including urban press release | July 2026

regeneration, residential renovation, ageing-friendly living, sustainability, AI, smart

technologies and international trade.

By bringing together industry leaders, institutions, universities, media and

professional organisations, CBD Guangzhou continues to demonstrate that the

future of trade fairs lies not only in showcasing products, but also in creating

knowledge, fostering collaboration and supporting the long-term development of

the global building decoration industry.

 

 

Looking Ahead

Following the success of the 2026 edition, CBD Guangzhou will continue to

strengthen its international strategy through the further development of the CBD

World-Connect programme and new initiatives designed to support exhibitors'

global expansion and attract an even broader international audience.

The next edition of CBD Guangzhou will take place from 8–11 July 2027 at the

Canton Fair Complex, once again bringing together the global building decoration

community to discover innovation, build strategic partnerships and unlock new

international business opportunities.

 

For more information on CBD please visit: www.cbdfair-gz.com/en

 

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