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feature-IHGF Delhi Fair-Spring 2025

Buyers from across the globe converged, show's scale and spirit captivated all

This edition highlighted the strength of dynamic sourcing and that commanded attention and sparked curiosity stood out.
witnessed a steady stream of visitors throughout. International Categories such as home décor, gifting products, fashion accessories
buyers from across the globe, along with purchasing agents and and furnishings continued to see strong demand, with furnishing
prominent domestic retailers, engaged with over 3,000 exhibitors once again poised for significant traction.
housed in expansive halls, 900 exhibitors in permanent showrooms,
Tim O' Hearn, a buyer from USA shared, "I've seen the fair grow
alongside curated theme presentations, live craft demonstrations, stronger and more impressive with each edition. I'm here to
and a host of value-added features.
reconnect with long time partners and explore new designs for
The fair attracted major international brands, prominent importers, ideas and inspiration. I work in the home textiles and furnishings
leading wholesalers, sourcing agents and key retail players. 5800 industry, and I choose Indian products for their handcrafted quality,
overseas buyers from 112 countries including USA, the United fair pricing, and undeniable beauty." Kellie Lemon a buyer from
Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Vietnam, Turkey, Australia was on her first visit to the fair and was "truly surprised by
Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea and Russia, were among the huge variety and diversity of products" showcased. Her firm
attendees. Companies/ departmental stores like Al-Diwan Centre; sources choicest products from around the world to offer a beautiful
Alrugaib Furniture; Aquafil; Arte Regal Making Home; Basila; Birdie collection, she shared and added, "The craftsmanship and creativity
Fortescue; Blechfabsik; Boogs Home Gmbh; Cuiliu; Deux Mille Cinq; in Indian products really stand out. Even though we primarily focus
Drift Lifestyle; Familia; Goldenbelt; Grupo Amoble; Habufa; Heiner on home decoration, we are exploring different categories with an
Freese Import Export; Homecentre; Item International; John Lewis; open mind here."
Jolipa Buba; Kay&Jay; My Divine Home; Ocean 2 Ocean; Piece of
Axel, a buyer from Germany and a regular visitor since nine years
Art; Rugs By Fatih; Toyoshima & Co. Ltd.; Wood Kings, etc. were well consecutively. He shared, “I visit to source home decor, furniture,
represented. Besides, over 1000 domestic volume buyers from
textiles, glassware, showpieces; there are always many striking
India also attended the fair. products on display. This time, I was only there for a day, but I made
Through its action-packed days, the fair remained abuzz with buyer the most of it.” Chris Moreland, a buyer from the UK, visited for
enquiries, order finalisations, and sample selections, setting the lighting-based home decor products after a break. I came with a
tone for a promising sourcing season. Buyers explored fresh product fresh perspective, looking to find new partners, and I’m glad to say
lines from new suppliers as well as innovative offerings from familiar it was the right decision. The evolution in design is impressive, and
vendors. Several orders were confirmed during the event, with I am genuinely excited by the innovation and creativity I see.
many more expected to be finalised in the post-show follow-ups. I always enjoyed the energy of the fair and I look forward to building
From ornamental accents to repurposed home essentials, products meaningful partnerships.”

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