Bringing together the carpet and flooring industries in Türkiye, CFE will welcome visitors this year under the name ICFE – International Carpet & Flooring Expo. Taking place at the Istanbul Expo Center from 6–9 January 2026, the fair is set to shape the industry on a global scale, attracting strong international interest from six continents.
Organized for the third time by TÜYAP Fairs and Exhibitions Organization, in cooperation with the Istanbul Carpet Exporters’ Association (İHİB) and the Southeastern Anatolia Carpet Exporters’ Association (GAHİB), ICFE will bring together leading manufacturers, exporters, buyers, and decision-makers under one roof. With the addition of Hall 11 this year, the fair will offer an even stronger platform for new business partnerships, trade opportunities, and sectoral exchange.
ICFE 2026 targets nearly 50,000 professional visitors
Aiming to become Türkiye’s largest carpet and flooring exhibition, ICFE 2026 is expected to host nearly 500 exhibiting companies from 25 countries, including China, Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, the USA, Egypt, Jordan, Belgium, and France, along with close to 50,000 professional visitors from 105 countries. Strong participation is anticipated particularly from key markets such as Germany, Italy, China, India, Iran, Belgium, the USA, Russia, and the Middle East.
At the 2025 fair, it was observed that 78% of participants established new business connections, while the target for the 2026 edition has been set at 85%. By offering its participants and visitors opportunities to establish export-oriented business collaborations and maximize their commercial potential, ICFE is preparing to play a guiding role in shaping the sector.