KIFE Kunming 2025: Kunming International Flower Expo of China

Event Name: KIFE Kunming
Category: Agriculture and forestry
Event Date: 19 – 21 September, 2025
Frequency: Annual
Location: Kunming Dianchi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Centre – 2P6H+MQ3, Chuncheng Rd, Guandu District, Kunming, Yunnan Province 650200 China
Organizer: Reed Expo Global RELX – Gateway House, 28 The Quadrant, Richmond, London, United Kingdom
Phone: +86 10 5933 9349
Email: ifex[at]rxglobal.com
Timings: 09:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: Visitor Registration Required – Click Here!

23rd Kunming International Flower Expo of China

The 23rd Kunming International Flower Expo of China (KIFE) and IFEX Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX 2025) is Asia’s most anticipated floral industry event, Situated in Kunming—the key hub for cut flower production and distribution in China, providing a dynamic platform that brings together the entire floral supply chain.

The event is expected to attract over 30,000 global trade buyers, along with 6,000+ dealers, distributors, and wholesalers, and 3,000+ growers showcasing rare hybrids and eco-friendly solutions. This diverse mix of participants includes industry professionals such as breeders, municipal procurement representatives, horticultural experts, as well as retail and e-commerce players, all converging to exchange ideas and forge beneficial partnerships.

Attendees will benefit from an extensive matchmaking platform designed to bridge the gap between supply and demand and gain first-hand insights into emerging trends in smart agriculture, e-commerce strategies, and floral intellectual property development. The event also offers a rich cultural experience with interactive floral installations, international competitions, live demonstrations by master florists, and captivating exhibits like the “Top 10 Famous Flowers of Yunnan.”

Building on the success of previous editions—where the 2024 expo attracted 430+ exhibitors from 13 countries, recorded 84,000 visits, and facilitated ¥200 million in onsite transactions—IFEX 2025 is poised to further enhance its impact, solidifying its role as a pivotal event that drives growth and innovation across the floral industry in Asia.

Highlights:

Related Industries:

Floriculture & Horticulture:

• Flower cultivation and breeding
• Potted, cut, ornamental and water-grown plants
• Succulent and rare hybrid developments

Floral Processing & Design:

• Preserved, dried, and artificial flowers
• Floral handcrafts and oil-based beauty products
• Floral food products and processing ingredients

Agricultural & Greenhouse Technology:

• Greenhouse and horticulture machinery
• Irrigation and preserving technologies
• Cold chain logistics and technological solutions

Floricultural Services & Institutions:

• Floricultural schools and associations
• E-commerce platforms and digital trade solutions
• Certification institutions, logistics, and trade companies

Supplementary Industries:

• Machinery, equipment, and technological development
• Floristry materials, tools, packaging, and soil additives
• Garden landscaping and courtyard equipment

Visitors Profile:

Breeders:

• Individuals and organizations focused on developing new flower varieties and advanced breeding techniques
• Researchers dedicated to floral innovations and genetic improvement

Growers:

• Professional cultivators managing large-scale flower and plant operations
• Modern farms specializing in eco-friendly and rare hybrid populates

Distributors, traders and wholesalers:

• Companies and agencies involved in the large-scale distribution of flowers and plants.
• Traders seeking innovative products and sustainable supply chain solutions

Flower importers and exporters:

• Businesses engaged in cross-border trade of floral products
• Partners exploring new market opportunities in Asian and global markets

Procurers from municipal engineering companies:

• Representatives responsible for sourcing flowers and greenery for urban beautification and landscaping projects.
• Buyers seeking sustainable and high-quality floral solutions for public spaces.

Horticulture equipment and facility companies:

• Suppliers of advanced horticultural machinery, green technologies, and facility management systems.
• Enterprises offering state-of-the-art solutions for greenhouse and irrigation management.

Flower and gardening retailers:

• Brick-and-mortar and online retailers catering to the floral retail market
• Businesses specializing in delivering the latest trends in floral displays and garden decor

E-commerce companies:

• Digital platforms innovating in the online sale and marketing of flowers and plants
• Companies harnessing technology to streamline distribution and customer experience in the floral industry

Floriculture industry experts and scholars:

• Academics, researchers, and industry thought leaders focused on floriculture trends and innovations
• Professionals participating in forums and educational sessions to exchange in-depth insights on emerging topics

Floricultural fans:

• Flower enthusiasts and hobbyists with a passion for gardening and floral design
• Participants eager to explore new trends, attend interactive floral installations, and engage in live demonstrations

Exhibitors Profile:

Flowers and Plants:

• Fresh-Cut Flowers
• Pot Flowers & Pot Plants
• Succulents
• Green Plants & Hydroponics
• Tropical Plants
• Ornamental Seedlings
• Lawns and Nurseries

Flower Breeding:

• Seeds & Seedlings
• Bulbs
• Breeding Research and Development

Processed Flowers:

• Preserved Fresh Flowers
• Dried Flowers & Decorative Plants
• Handmade Flowers
• Floral Essential Oils & Flower Beauty Products
• Flower Foods & Processing Materials

Flower Materials:

• Flower Ware
• Packaging Materials
• Gardening Tools
• Flower Fertilizers
• Peat Soil, Substrates and Soil Additives

Facilities & Equipment:

• Greenhouse Equipment
• Garden Machinery & Irrigation Systems
• Garden Supplies & Landscaping
• Preservation Technology and Equipment
• Cold Chain Logistics Technology & Equipment

Flower Services and Institutions:

• Floral Training Schools
• Flower Associations
• Flower E-commerce Companies
• Flower Industry Publications and Websites
• New Flower Species Certification
• Logistics Trading