imm cologne 2026 is increasingly taking shape. As a dedicated B2B sourcing platform, the event will provide market-driven solutions for the international furniture sector, inspired by the central theme "World of Interiors". The trade fair presents a large variety of products tailored to the entry-level to mid-range price points, thoughtfully structured to enable buyers to efficiently develop their selection of products. For the upcoming edition in January, more than 300 companies from 25 countries have registered – including manufacturers, trading companies, and OEM specialists.
"imm cologne 2026 is clearly geared towards efficient sourcing and market-ready solutions. The number of international suppliers that have already confirmed their participation underscores Cologne's strong reputation as a business platform for the industry. Our goal is to provide a straightforward overview of the market and bring companies together with the right partners," says Bernd Sanden, Director of imm cologne. "The positive response from international vendors underlines the relevance of our concept and the significance of the trade fair for the global furniture sector."
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A wide selection of brands and market players
The trade fair's list of confirmed exhibitors reflects the international interior design industry's remarkable diversity. The companies that have registered include a mix of established furniture and interior design brands, international groups and specialized manufacturers such as Arocca, BOAS, BOFIGO Grup, the German Federal Association of Furniture & Kitchen Retailers (BVDM), Deutsche Post, Elettroidea, the Technical College for the Furniture Trade (Fachschule des Möbelhandels), HealthCare Europe, Justwise Group, KUKA (HK) Trade, Kuka Sleep, Man Wah Furniture Manufacturing, MEBEL STIL-M, Oumazing International, Standard, Sweetnight, UE Furniture and Zijlstra.
The wide range on offer at the trade fair is complemented by a number of country showcases. In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Japan, Taiwan and Turkey will each have their own pavilion featuring a curated selection of products from their nation's manufacturers.
A complete and continuously updated overview of all companies exhibiting at imm cologne can be viewed online.
Structured layout and product categories tailored to retailers' needs
The variety of products on show at imm cologne 2026 is especially reflected in the top four product categories: tables and chairs (138 exhibitors), upholstered furniture (97 exhibitors), bedroom furniture and accessories (91 exhibitors) and dining room furniture (88 exhibitors).
These focal points are mirrored in imm cologne's hall layout: Halls 10.1 and 10.2 are dedicated to European manufacturers in the home and upholstered furniture segments, along with related product categories, while Halls 4.2 and 5.2 host international sourcing specialists and OEM suppliers, particularly those offering seating, tables and compact living solutions. All of this makes imm cologne a highly reliable point of reference for buyers, including those from retail chains, associations and online mail order companies.
Tickets are available for trade visitors in the imm cologne 2026 ticket shop
Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces
Koelnmesse is the world's top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces. Alongside the trade fair duo imm cologne and idd cologne (interior design days cologne), other formats hosted at the trade fair hub of Cologne such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, spoga+gafa and aquanale are among the most internationally renowned and established industry gatherings. These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries' supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.
Beyond that, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio in international growth markets. The imm brand family now includes imm india and La Feria De Diseño Medellín – powered by imm cologne in Colombia. The ORGATEC brand has established a global footprint with ORGATEC Tokyo, ORGATEC India, and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia. The international presence of the interzum brand extends to interzum guangzhou, interzum bogota, interzum jakarta, and the interzum forum italy. The FSB brand is also internationally active, with the FSB Sports Show Riyadh and the FSB Forum Italy in Bergamo.
Further information: www.imm-cologne.com
