imm cologne «The interior business event»: dates, what is exhibited and how to prepare
imm cologne is an annual B2B interiors fair held at Koelnmesse in Cologne, with its January 2027 edition running from 19 to 22 January. For a company…
Published on 7 October 2026Updated on 7 October 2026
imm cologne is an annual B2B interiors fair held at Koelnmesse in Cologne, with its January 2027 edition running from 19 to 22 January. For a company exporting from Spain it is a direct route to the German market. In 2025, chapter 94 (furniture and bedding) was the largest sector import line in the table below, at about 26.0 billion USD.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 October 2026
Fact sheet
- Dates
- 2027-01-19 → 2027-01-22
- City
- Colonia, Germany
- Venue
- Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln
- Organiser
- Koelnmesse GmbH, Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie e.V. (VDM)
- Frequency
- anual
- What is exhibited
- Feria B2B internacional de interiorismo orientada al consumo, donde se presentan muebles y productos de equipamiento del hogar con demanda de mercado y soluciones de decoración listas para la venta.
- Official website
- https://www.imm-cologne.com/
Source: Koelnmesse GmbH, Verband der Deutschen Möbelindustrie e.V. (VDM)Data for 2026-09-30Verified on 7 October 2026
Sector imports in the country
USD · 2025| Chapter | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| 94 · Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports | 26,040,797,106 |
| 95 · Toys, games and sports requisites | 11,049,022,191 |
| 44 · Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal | 9,703,283,064 |
| 96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles | 4,203,387,009 |
| 97 · Works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques | 1,253,263,507 |
| 57 · Carpets and other textile floor coverings | 1,252,589,076 |
| 67 · Feathers and down, prepared | 406,613,779 |
| 66 · Umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat sticks, whips | 315,922,302 |
| 46 · Manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials | 178,506,232 |
| 45 · Cork and articles of cork | 110,639,572 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 October 2026
Other fairs in the sector
- Ambiente – International Consumer Goods FairFrankfurt am Main
- Expo Mueble InternacionalGuadalajara
- Feria Hábitat ValènciaValència
- HeimtextilFrankfurt am Main
- High Point MarketHigh Point
- INDEXDubai
- Intergift, Feria Internacional del Regalo y la DecoraciónMadrid
- Maison&ObjetVillepinte
- Salone del Mobile.MilanoRho
- spoga+gafaColonia
What to know before exporting furniture to Germany from Spain
Furniture is the core of the sector import data. In the table above, chapter 94 is the largest line at about 26.0 billion USD in 2025, well ahead of chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood) at about 9.7 billion USD. A furniture or home-equipment exporter is therefore addressing the largest import category of the sector, not a niche.
For a company exporting from Spain, Germany is an intra-EU destination. Goods in free circulation in the EU move between member states without customs duties. Duties only come into play when you ship from outside the EU or use inputs of non-EU origin. In those cases the rate depends on the subpartida and the agreements in force, and it is checked in Access2Markets or TARIC.
VAT works differently from duties. In a B2B sale from Spain to a German company, the supply can be exempt as an intra-community supply if the buyer has a valid VAT number and the shipment leaves Spain. Check the buyer's number in the EU VIES system and confirm the invoicing and reporting obligations with the AEAT before the first order.
Product compliance does not disappear with the single market. Furniture sold in the EU must meet the general product safety rules, and some products carry additional requirements, such as those for wood or for upholstered items. Which ones apply depends on the product and its materials, and the legal texts are consulted in EUR-Lex.
imm cologne is organised by Koelnmesse together with the German furniture industry association VDM, and it presents products with market demand and décor solutions ready for sale. Exhibitor conditions, stand booking and visitor access are set by the organiser and are consulted on the official website listed in the fact sheet.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 7 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay import duties when selling furniture from Spain to Germany?
No, not for goods in free circulation in the EU: trade between member states carries no customs duties. Duties may apply only to goods or components that come from outside the EU and have not been released for free circulation. The applicable rate depends on the subpartida and is checked in TARIC or Access2Markets.
How is VAT handled in a B2B sale from Spain to a German company?
A sale to a business in another member state can be exempt as an intra-community supply. The buyer needs a valid VAT number, verifiable in the EU VIES system, and the goods must be shipped out of Spain. Invoicing and reporting details are confirmed with the AEAT.
Which HS chapter covers furniture?
Furniture, bedding and mattresses fall under chapter 94 of the Harmonised System. Wooden raw materials and articles of wood are in chapter 44, and carpets are in chapter 57. The exact subpartida for your product determines duties, statistics and some regulatory requirements.
Is imm cologne a fair for the trade only?
It is described as an international B2B interiors fair. Admission rules, accreditation and ticketing are set by Koelnmesse, so check them on the official website before planning a visit or a stand.
How often is imm cologne held?
It is held annually in Cologne. The January 2027 edition runs from 19 to 22 January at the Koelnmesse grounds. The fact sheet on this page shows the dates, venue and organisers.
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