Decorex Africa 2025: The Premier Event for Design and Decor
Over the three decades of its existence, Decorex Africa has transformed into the continent’s most unique marketplace for design and decor, offering both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement opportunities. The platform has become the definitive meeting point of supply and demand, positioning Africa as a global design force while actively driving the commercialisation of creative enterprises. This transformation extends beyond commerce – it’s reshaping industry standards through innovation and sustainability while allowing exhibitors to simultaneously connect with trade professionals and end consumers, maximising their market reach.
This evolution has established Decorex Africa as the continent’s most powerful creative-economy catalyst, with Johannesburg’s showcase alone driving over R200 million in deals annually, about 75% of which are concluded by returning trade visitors. The event creates about 1 000 jobs (more than 400 permanent and 500 temporary positions) while engaging over 3 000 external suppliers.
Economic Impact and Highlights of 2024
The platform’s impact in 2024 set new benchmarks across both cities. The Cape Town showcase, with its emphasis on sustainable design and innovation, generated over R60 million in media value and attracted 21446 visitors to its 10 000m2 venue. The Johannesburg exhibition, anchored by the prestigious 100% Design Africa platform, drew 28 554 visitors to its 19 000m2 space. Together the shows featured over 600 exhibiting brands.
Economic impact 2024 at a glance:
- 50 000+ visitors
- 600+ exhibiting brands
- 689 business matchmaking meetings
- 15 international hosted buyers from 11 countries
- 44% of trade visitors holding purchasing authority
- 14% of trade visitors reporting R100-million+ annual turnover
- 24% increase in Cape Town trade attendance
- 148% increase in Johannesburg trade attendance
- total 29 000m2 exhibition space
- R125 million in PR and marketing value
Decorex 2025
As Decorex Africa prepares for its 2025 showcases in Cape Town from 5 to 8 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and in Johannesburg from 24 to 27 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, both cities will build on their unique strengths. Cape Town’s focus on sustainability and innovation complements Johannesburg’s role as a commercial powerhouse.
A highlight of the 2025 shows will be the African Pavilions, showcasing the continent’s greatest makers and reinforcing Decorex Africa’s position as a catalyst for pan-African creative commerce. This strategic focus on African design talent demonstrates the exhibition’s commitment to expanding market opportunities across the continent, while signature features such as the Decorex Smart House exemplify the exhibition’s dedication to showcasing cutting-edge smart home technology and innovative living solutions that enhance modern homes and connect professionals across multiple sectors.
Free Pre-Registration for Trade Visitors
For design and decor professionals looking to attend this premier industry event, trade registration for Decorex Africa 2025 is now open. Trade visitors, including architects, designers, buyers and developers, can pre-register to gain complimentary multi-day access to the show following a verification process to ensure industry credentials. This free registration for Johannesburg or Cape Town provides full access to all show content, accredited workshops and valuable networking opportunities.
Over the three decades of its existence, Decorex Africa has transformed into the continent’s most unique marketplace for design and decor, offering both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement opportunities. The platform has become the definitive meeting point of supply and demand, positioning Africa as a global design force while actively driving the commercialisation of creative enterprises. This transformation extends beyond commerce – it’s reshaping industry standards through innovation and sustainability while allowing exhibitors to simultaneously connect with trade professionals and end consumers, maximising their market reach.
This evolution has established Decorex Africa as the continent’s most powerful creative-economy catalyst, with Johannesburg’s showcase alone driving over R200 million in deals annually, about 75% of which are concluded by returning trade visitors. The event creates about 1 000 jobs (more than 400 permanent and 500 temporary positions) while engaging over 3 000 external suppliers.
Economic Impact and Highlights of 2024
The platform’s impact in 2024 set new benchmarks across both cities. The Cape Town showcase, with its emphasis on sustainable design and innovation, generated over R60 million in media value and attracted 21446 visitors to its 10 000m2 venue. The Johannesburg exhibition, anchored by the prestigious 100% Design Africa platform, drew 28 554 visitors to its 19 000m2 space. Together the shows featured over 600 exhibiting brands.
Economic impact 2024 at a glance:
- 50 000+ visitors
- 600+ exhibiting brands
- 689 business matchmaking meetings
- 15 international hosted buyers from 11 countries
- 44% of trade visitors holding purchasing authority
- 14% of trade visitors reporting R100-million+ annual turnover
- 24% increase in Cape Town trade attendance
- 148% increase in Johannesburg trade attendance
- total 29 000m2 exhibition space
- R125 million in PR and marketing value
Decorex 2025
As Decorex Africa prepares for its 2025 showcases in Cape Town from 5 to 8 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and in Johannesburg from 24 to 27 July at the Sandton Convention Centre, both cities will build on their unique strengths. Cape Town’s focus on sustainability and innovation complements Johannesburg’s role as a commercial powerhouse.
A highlight of the 2025 shows will be the African Pavilions, showcasing the continent’s greatest makers and reinforcing Decorex Africa’s position as a catalyst for pan-African creative commerce. This strategic focus on African design talent demonstrates the exhibition’s commitment to expanding market opportunities across the continent, while signature features such as the Decorex Smart House exemplify the exhibition’s dedication to showcasing cutting-edge smart home technology and innovative living solutions that enhance modern homes and connect professionals across multiple sectors.
Free Pre-Registration for Trade Visitors
For design and decor professionals looking to attend this premier industry event, trade registration for Decorex Africa 2025 is now open. Trade visitors, including architects, designers, buyers and developers, can pre-register to gain complimentary multi-day access to the show following a verification process to ensure industry credentials. This free registration for Johannesburg or Cape Town provides full access to all show content, accredited workshops and valuable networking opportunities.
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