The 23rd China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) are set to take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. This highly anticipated event will bring together over 500 exhibitors from around the world, including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France. It will once again position Kunming as a global center for horticultural innovation and trade.
This year’s KIFE/IFEX will cover an area of 60,000 square meters, with more than 90% of the exhibition space already booked. The expo will feature a range of activities, including specialized exhibitions, industry forums, interactive experiences, and live demonstrations. It will provide a comprehensive platform for showcasing global advancements in floriculture and fostering international trade cooperation.
Key Highlights
Strategic Location: Kunming, located in Yunnan, China’s floral heartland, serves as a major flower distribution hub in Southwest China.
International Collaboration: With France as the guest country of honor, national pavilions will showcase floral artistry and local varieties. Featured French exhibitors include Meilland International (roses), Morel (cyclamen), and Georges Delbard (roses and fruit trees). Top Dutch breeders—De Ruiter, Van Den Berg Roses, Schreurs, and Rijkland—will also present their latest floral innovations.
New Tropical Plant Pavilion: Featuring delegations from Thailand and Taiwan, as well as leading domestic tropical plant brands.
Professional Forums
New Plant Variety Protection in China (Floriculture): Exploring strategies for IP protection in flower breeding.
Modernization of Floriculture Infrastructure: Highlighting the latest in agricultural technology.
Digital Empowerment of Horticulture: Examining digital transformation across the industry.
E-commerce Marketing for China’s Floral Industry: Insights from top platforms and livestreaming influencers.
In 2024, the event attracted over 84,000 visitors, with on-site transactions exceeding 200 million yuan. More than 92.3% of exhibitors reported high satisfaction with their participation.
“International visitors flocked to this year’s exhibition, showcasing Yunnan’s floral industry on a global scale. The event highlighted diverse regional blooms and cutting-edge varieties, advancing tech innovation in the field,” said Duan Jinhui, an exhibitor representative.
“There are many types of products and companies that can cooperate with. Many exhibitors have attractive designs, and this time there are more choices for equipment and technology, which is good. We have seen new varieties and already negotiated with several companies to prepare for cooperation,” noted Rose Marie Gonzaga, Managing Director of Tri GonzFlower Trading Corp.
Reasons to Attend
Full Industry Coverage: Engage with over 6,000 distributors for one-stop floral sourcing.
Smart Business Matching: An intelligent system helps efficiently connect enterprises with potential partners.
Field Visits: Professional and diplomatic groups will tour Yunnan’s flower production zones, witnessing the full cultivation-to-packaging process.
New Varieties on Display: Discover Yunnan’s proprietary flower breeds leading industry trends.
Cultural Events: Enjoy live floral art performances and exclusive Kunming-themed floral souvenirs.
With a strategic vision to become Asia’s leading flower trade hub, KIFE and IFEX aim to foster collaborative growth through innovation and global partnerships.
