The Meble Polska Furniture Fair took place in Poznan from 25 to 28 February 2025 and was visited by furniture buyers from more than 70 countries, with 58% of visitors from abroad.
The Meble Polska 2025 Fair was visited by furniture buyers from 71 countries. Traditionally, apart from traders from Poland, the largest group were visitors from Germany, which for years has been the most important trading partner of the Polish furniture industry and where the largest part of Polish furniture exports goes. This year, German traders accounted for 16.1% of buyers from abroad.
However, there were major changes on the further steps of the podium, which were last year taken by guests from the Czech Republic and Lithuania. This time, second and third place were taken by visitors from Ukraine (7.3%) and Romania (6%), respectively. The top ten most frequently represented countries also included: France, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Slovakia.
“The Go Global strategy we have been pursuing for several years is bringing results. The Meble Polska brand has become widely recognisable in the furniture industry worldwide,” says Józef Szyszka, director of the Meble Polska Furniture Fair. “As a result, the number of visitors from key markets for the development of Polish furniture exports, such as the United States (an increase of 173% this year), India (+140%) and Israel (+189%), is also growing.
“Ultimately, the total number of fair participants amounted to 16,512 people, which is an increase of 15% over the previous year. The percentage of visitors from abroad again also increased noticeably, this year accounting for as much as 58% of all fair visitors. This means an increase by as much as 4 percentage points compared to the result in 2024.”
Exhibition in 9 halls
The Meble Polska Furniture Fair is the most comprehensive presentation of the offer of Polish furniture manufacturers in the world. But foreign exhibitors are also increasingly looking for contractors in Poznań. This year, the exhibition covered a total area of over 60,000 m² in 9 halls with the presentation of the product offer of 378 companies from 17 countries: Bangladesh, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkiye and Ukraine. The thematic scope of the fair covered upholstered furniture, case furniture made of furniture board and solid wood, chairs, tables and mattresses. The furniture offer was complemented by fabrics and decorations presented in the Home Decor Exhibition.
Exhibitors included Forte Furniture, which hailed the event as “one of the most successful editions in years”, especially for “participants from the UK and Ireland”. Forte said: “We wrap up our participation with great satisfaction—our stand attracted a remarkable number of international visitors! Throughout the event, we were busy welcoming both existing and new customers. A major highlight of our client meetings was the presentation of our innovative wardrobe and storage solutions, which garnered considerable interest. In particular, the EasyKlix offer, our newest furniture brand featuring an innovative easy-assembly system, has been well-received. We are eager to see it appearing in more stores in the coming months. Additionally, our three mix-and-match apartments, furnished with FORTE furniture in various styles and price ranges, were a crowd favourite.
“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our booth! We already look forward to next year’s edition—an exceptional opportunity to build business relationships and stay ahead of industry trends.”
Meanwhile, Unique Furniture echoed the sentiment. “The 2025 version represented the third consecutive Poznan show for UF. We welcomed many new and existing customers from all over Europe incl. many visitors from the UK and Ireland, who found our product presentation inspiring and beneficial.”
Sofa Source also made a strong impression with its high-quality sofa beds, motion and static sofa options receiving excellent feedback from attendees. “Our stand showcased exceptional craftsmanship and innovation, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for excellence and opening new opportunities for future growth,” the company said. “Building on this momentum, we look forward to seizing new opportunities and continuing our expansion into international markets. Thank you to everyone who came to visit the stand and make the show a huge success!”
Making its debut at the event was new company Shape of Colors, which designs and produces high-quality upholstered furniture, lighting, and home accessories in Poland. “We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create unique pieces that elevate any living space,” the company said. “Each product is carefully crafted with attention to detail, blending style and functionality while incorporating innovative solutions focused on comfort. We focus on creating products that reflect the perfect balance between design, comfort, and quality. Let us inspire you with our shapes and colors.”
Lectures and training
The fair was not only an opportunity to contract new collections, but also a platform for gaining specialist knowledge thanks to lectures and training sessions prepared in cooperation with industry partners. Industry experts shared their knowledge on market prospects, design protection and effective methods for increasing sales. The event programme also included analyses of the situation in the furniture industry, which was a valuable source of information for manufacturers and distributors. The Ukrainian-European Networking Cocktail Party was also an opportunity to establish international cooperation.
Gold for the best
On the first day of the fair, during the ceremonial Gala in the new multimedia Hall 7A, the winners of the Gold Medal competition received their awards from the Chair of the Jury, Professor Ewa Ratajczak, and the President of the Board of Grupa MTP, Tomasz Kobierski. 11 products were awarded statuettes:
• IBIZA Collection – Fabryka Mebli TARANKO Aleksander Taranko
• AURA Collection – FM HOFFER Sp. z o.o. Sp. k.
• AMORE COLORE furniture collection – HUBERTUS Design Sp. z o. o.
• Kontur Talalay H2 Silk mattress – M&K Foam Sp. z o.o. / M&K FOAM GmbH Sp. z oo
• NOOK bed – COMFORTEO Węgłowski i Stryjakiewicz Sp.k.
• OAHE modular furniture – COMFORTEO Węgłowski i Stryjakiewicz Sp.k.
• Vikam kitchen table – KAM Furniture Company Sp. j.
• Thinking Cabinets cabinet furniture system – Thinking Cabinets Sp. z o.o.
• VELPA S model – Fabryka Mebli WERSAL Z.B.Ł. Kaczorowscy Sp. k.
• MAXO multimodal upholstered furniture system – Grupa POLDEM / STELLA Sp. z o.o.
• NOXID multimodal upholstered furniture system – Grupa POLDEM / STELLA Sp. z o.o.
One of the products awarded the Gold Medal also turned out to be the most innovative and ecological solution, and received an additional double distinction: the Grand Prix and the Eco Prize of Grupa MTP. The prizes went to Thinking Cabinets Sp. z o.o. for its Thinking Cabinets cabinet furniture system.
Meble Polska 2026
The next edition of the MEBLE POLSKA Fair will take place from 24 to 27 February 2026. Due to the great interest in renting stands during next year’s edition from new companies, the organisers encourage all those interested in participating in the MEBLE POLSKA 2026 Fair as exhibitors to contact them to secure your space.
