imm cologne 2026 concluded its four-day run from January 20 to 23, 2026, with a focused business-to-business (B2B) approach, bringing together 339 exhibitors from 28 countries and over 10,000 trade visitors from 104 countries. The event provided a platform for industry decision-makers to review collections and develop partnerships, with attendees including major retailers like ALDI, Amazon, and IKEA.
“Efficiency is what counts above all,” said Matthias Pollmann, Vice President Trade Fair Management, Koelnmesse, highlighting the event’s focused B2B approach. Exhibitors praised the event, with Fritz Bleilinger, Sales Manager, Man Wah, noting valuable new international business contacts, and Nermin Terzic, Sales Director, Rattan Sedia, satisfied with visitor numbers and responses.
The event showcased global sourcing trends, with 252 exhibitors from China and participation from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Country pavilions featured national group presentations from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Japan, Romania, Taiwan, and Turkey.
imm cologne 2026 served as a forum for professional exchange, with an after-work networking session and daily complimentary coffee service. The next edition will take place from January 19 to 22, 2027, with early-bird registration available until April 30, 2026.ยน
Event Statistics:
Exhibitors: 339 from 28 countries
Exhibition space: 53,000 square meters
Visitors: over 10,000 from 104 countries
International attendance: 57%
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