Carpet and Flooring Expo hosted industry professionals from 103 countries in Istanbul.
The Carpet and Flooring Expo (CFE) 2025, held at the İstanbul Fair Center on January 7-10, concluded with remarkable success. Gathering leaders in the carpet and flooring industry worldwide, the fair set new records for the numbers of both participants and visitors.
This year CFE was organized for the second time and hosted sector professionals at an expansive 120 thousand square meter area across 11 halls. The fair welcomed around 500 companies—double the number from the previous year. The fair attracted 8,276 international visitors from 103 countries and 27,664 domestic visitors, establishing itself as a significant hub for the carpet sector.
Thanks to the efficient marketing efforts in 80 countries and dedication of Tüyap Exhibitions Group, CFE 2025 garnered global attention, including from the Asia-Pacific market. By promoting CFE on a global scale with the international organization it participated in, Tüyap achieved notable success in its global marketing activities.
Carpet Talks 2025 attracted significant interest
At the fair, where a wide range of products are on show, including handmade carpets and kilims, machine-made carpets, prayer rugs, and textile floor coatings, events designed to shape the sector’s future also attracted significant interest. At the panels organized as part of Carpet Talks 2025, topics like sustainability, recycling, and environmentally responsible production methods were discussed. Professional designers and leading businesses presented new trends to industry professionals.
A gathering of industry leaders and professionals
Compared to the previous year, the fair showed an increase over 70% in visitor numbers and an increase up to 50% in company numbers. This year, it achieved a huge success by raising the bar even higher. The fair, which promotes the weaving techniques and culture of Anatolia to the world, continues to play a crucial role in boosting carpet exports.
CFE 2025 is remembered not just as a fair, but as a starting point for innovation and collaboration, uniting industry leaders, designers, and buyers. The success of the fair further solidified Türkiye’s prominent position in the carpet and flooring sector.
