13-Dec-2025
Bengaluru, December 2025 - As India’s woodworking and furniture-manufacturing ecosystem enters a phase of accelerated growth, INDIAWOOD 2026 will bring together industry stakeholders from 26 February to 2 March 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Organised by NürnbergMesse India, the biennial fair has become a barometer of the sector’s technological maturity and export readiness. The upcoming edition arrives as India’s fragmented furniture industry undergoes rapid formalisation, driven by rising domestic demand, global sourcing interest, and deeper MSME participation.
India’s Furniture Sector Ready for Rapid Scale-Up
India, the world’s fourth-largest furniture market, is valued at USD 29.97 billion in
2025 and projected to reach USD 43.24 billion by 2030, reflecting a 7.6% CAGR.
Urban migration, steady real-estate completion, government housing schemes, and
growing digital adoption continue to support strong demand. Exports have expanded
steadily over the past decade, with manufacturers gaining traction in engineered-
wood furniture, metal–wood hybrids, and premium handcrafted products.
Policy measures have further strengthened this trajectory. Government incentives for
value-added manufacturing, cluster development, and quality-certification
frameworks are helping companies move up the value chain.
Logistics improvements, digital design tools, and the increased availability of
engineered materials such as MDF and plywood have enhanced standardisation and
reliability. Woodworking-machinery suppliers report sustained demand from MSMEs
modernising operations to meet expectations for precision, finish, and repeatability.
INDIAWOOD has played a key role in accelerating this shift, with many firms
evolving from semi-mechanised workshops to sophisticated plants featuring ERP-
linked production and modular assembly lines.
Materials innovation reshaping product development
Advances in material technology are transforming design and manufacturing. The
India Particle Board Market, estimated at USD 0.72 billion in 2025, is expected to
reach USD 1.16 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 10.15%. Increased availability of
laminates, veneers, foils, lacquered surfaces, hardware systems, and joinery
innovations has strengthened the competitiveness of Indian manufacturers.
At INDIAWOOD 2026, strong participation is expected across the fair’s surface-
technology, adhesives, hardware, and furniture-components zones, where exhibitors
will showcase innovations in decorative surfaces, low-VOC coatings, lightweight
panels, and engineered-wood composites. These advances support the expansion
of India’s modular-furniture segment, which serves e-commerce platforms, real-
estate projects, and ready-to-install interiors.
Export potential and design competitiveness
Indian furniture exports grew at an average annual rate of 8% between 2014 and
2024. A new generation of brands is pursuing global markets by combining
traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Technologies on display at
INDIAWOOD, including software-driven design workflows, parametric modelling,
automated costing, and digital-twin simulations will enable manufacturers to
streamline design, procurement, and production, all essential for export scalability.
A platform reflecting sectoral transformation
INDIAWOOD’s 26-year evolution mirrors the sector’s shift from craft-based
production to an emerging industrial force with global ambitions. The event will
attract architects, interior designers, OEMs, material innovators, and business
leaders, reflecting the ecosystem’s expanding reach. The upcoming edition will bring
together 1,000+ leading Indian and international brands, participants from over 50
countries, more than 500 new product launches, extensive live machinery
demonstrations, and a sprawling 80,000 SqMs exhibition area, reinforcing its role as
a pivotal platform for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry.
Held concurrently,
INDIA MATTRESSTECH + UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES EXPO
(IME) will showcase technologies for mattress-production machinery and supplies,
finishing systems, upholstery-production tools, bed systems, and new materials.
The fifth edition of
Wood+ in Architecture and Design (WAD), a one-day conference on 27 February, will bring together architects, structural engineers, designers, and mass-timber manufacturers for discussions, presentations, and case studies on the use of wood in construction
(www.w-a-d.in).
Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NürnbergMesse India, notes: “As India aspires to become a major furniture producing and furniture exporting nation, INDIAWOOD 2026 is expected to shape the next phase of capacity creation, innovation, and international collaboration, reinforcing the sector’s growing contribution to India’s manufacturing economy.”
For more information, please visit
www.indiawood.com
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