WOFX, a long-awaited professional B2B trade platform, is committed to serving the global furniture and design community. Organised from November 28 to 30 at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai, WOFX 2023 commenced its proceedings with the inaugural ceremony graced by dignitaries such as Shri Gopal Shetty, Member of Parliament; Shri Vinod Shelar, General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party, Mumbai; Ar. Sarosh Wadia, President IIID; Ar. Arzan Khambatta; Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI); Huzefa Samplewala, President, Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Traders; Ar. Abhay Purohit, President, Council of Architecture (COA); and Ketan Ramesh Sheth, Chairperson, Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID). Over the span of three days, marked by vibrant networking, cutting-edge innovations, and cross-border deal-making, WOFX – World Furniture Expo 2023 has firmly established itself as the primary catalyst for the Indian furniture and design industry.
In attendance were representatives from Embassies and international trade bodies, including the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Mumbai, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, High Commission for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Vietnam Trade office in New Delhi, the Turkish Consulate, and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
Going beyond the traditional expo format, WOFX 2023 positioned itself as a dynamic platform that facilitated connections between Indian professionals, industry leaders, and global innovators. With an enticing lineup of over 200 brands and exhibitors from 13+ countries, WOFX 2023 drew the participation of 12,052 buyers from 20 countries and 22 states in India.
Both local and international buyers were exposed to the latest global trends, technologies, and design inspirations at WOFX, while suppliers from 13+ nations—including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Bangladesh, France, Italy, and India—engaged with industry professionals, furniture businesses, sourcing experts, and real estate professionals to leverage the thriving market in India.
“This marks our inaugural exhibition in India. The response has surpassed our expectations, with a significant turnout of industry professionals at our booth. We have already secured several onsite orders and eagerly anticipate returning to WOFX next year with an even larger booth.”
“We have garnered promising leads from Developers, Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, and Import and Export Traders. Our booth experienced substantial buyer traffic, and we even secured on-site orders during the exhibition.”
“I’m pleased with the products showcased over the past three days, both from India and globally. WOFX proves beneficial for industry professionals, keeping us abreast of new developments, innovations, and technologies worldwide.”
“This marks my first visit to Mumbai, and I’m delighted with my experience at WOFX. I found exactly what I was seeking here. WOFX stands out not just for bringing manufacturers and suppliers from around the world but also for showcasing a diverse range of furniture from these countries. I had the pleasure of connecting with numerous companies that I’m keen on trading with and making deals with.”
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