ICFE – International Carpet & Flooring Expo gears up to bring the industry under one-roof
ICFE – International Carpet & Flooring Expo is all set to welcome the entire carpet industry in Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center during January 6 and 9, 2026.
ICFE – International Carpet & Flooring Expo is all set to welcome the entire carpet industry in Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center during January 6 and 9, 2026. Previously CFE, the significant meeting platform of the carpet and flooring industry, is now organized under the name ICFE – International Carpet & Flooring Expo, gears up to offer a fascinating business experience while preparing to shape the industry on a global scale with strong interest from six continents.
Organized for the third time this year by Tüyap Exhibitions Group, in collaboration with the Istanbul Carpet Exporters’ Association (İHİB) and the Southeastern Anatolia Carpet Exporters’ Association (GAHİB), ICFE will bring together the leading manufacturers and exporters, buyers, and decision-makers of the industry under the same roof. The fair will provide a strong platform for new partnerships, trade opportunities, and the exchange of insights on industry trends.
Growing demand of the fair is uncompromising
The constant demand in the participation forced the organizers to add another hall space, the 11th hall for accommodating the brands. Since its inception the fair received a huge participation from both local and international industry giants, and now with the 11th hall is already fully booked has reinforced its strong position in the industry. This has once again proven the fair’s central position in the industry and its growing importance day by day. World-famous brands have already secured their spots for the 2026 fair, becoming part of this major event that will shape the future of the industry.
The targets for the 2026 fair are set high
Aiming to be Türkiye’s largest carpet and flooring fair, ICFE 2026 is expected to host nearly 500 participating companies from 25 countries, particularly from China, Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, the USA, Egypt, Jordan, Belgium, and France, as well as around 50,000 professional visitors from 105 countries. Strong participation is particularly expected from strategic markets of the industry, such as Germany, Italy, China, India, Iran, Belgium, the USA, Russia, and the Middle East.
It was observed that 78% of participants made new business connections at the 2025 fair, and the target for the 2026 fair has been set at 85%. ICFE is preparing to shape the industry by offering its participants and visitors the opportunity to establish export-focused new partnerships and to maximize their commercial potential.
Source: ICFE
