The Indian woodworking machinery industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by robust demand from the furniture, construction, and interior design sectors. The market is supported by a mix of domestic manufacturing and imports, with a growing emphasis on automated, CNC-based, and high-precision machinery aimed at improving productivity, efficiency, and accuracy across wood processing applications such as cutting, drilling, bending, and pressing. In 2024, the Indian wood machinery market was valued at EUR 260.8 Mn and is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4.89%, reaching EUR 313.6 Mn by 2027. At a global level, India represents a significant share of the Asia-Pacific woodworking machinery market, which accounted for 27.4%of global market share in 2025 and remains the fastest-growing regional market worldwide. The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), active in India since 1969 through offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai, supports Italian SMEs through consulting, promotion, training, and market intelligence. In collaboration with ACIMALL, ITA will participate in INDIAWOOD 2026, taking place from 26 February to 2 March 2026. The event will feature leading Italian companies showcasing state-of-the-art solutions tailored to the evolving Indian market. INDIAWOOD 2026 offers a valuable platform to strengthen Italy–India collaboration and explore new opportunities for technological advancement.
“I take this opportunity to express my heartiest congratulations to NuernbergMesse India Pvt Ltd on the occasion of 26th edition of Indiawood 2026 and wish all the exhibitors and visitors valuable and fruitful meetings and success. "
Ms. Antonietta Baccanari
Italian Trade Commissioner
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