USA – According to customs data, U.S. imports of wooden furniture totaled USD 5.469 billion from January to May 2025 (5M-2025), reflecting a 2.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The growth was mainly driven by higher volumes from Vietnam and...
ECUADOR – Novopan, the largest particleboard exporter in Latin America, has taken a decisive step in its sustainability strategy with the launch of a state-of-the-art Biomass Energy Plant. The new facility generates up to 30 MWh of thermal energy, primarily used...
AUSTRIA – The Austrian furniture giant XXXLutz Group is accelerating its bid to become the world’s leading furniture retailer, directly challenging Ikea’s market dominance. With EUR 6.4 billion in annual revenue and 24,000 employees, the group is pursuing...
MEXICO – Between January and April 2025, Mexico imported USD 34.77 million in particleboard/MDP, registering a 10.5% year-on-year increase, according to customs data. This growth reflects the robust demand in key industries such as construction, interior design,...
BRAZIL – The International Fair for Suppliers to the Wood and Furniture Production Chain (Fimma Brasil) is taking a major step toward sustainability. Its 17th edition, scheduled for August 4–7, 2025, in Bento Gonçalves (RS), will be a carbon-neutral event...
