PERU – Peru’s wooden furniture imports fell by 12% year-on-year during the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), totaling USD 21.7 million according to customs data. The drop reflects a broad contraction in demand, although some retailers increased their imports....
CHILE – Chile’s plywood export industry reported a 2.6% year-on-year increase in shipments during the first four months of 2025 (4M-2025), reaching a total of USD 131.4 million, according to customs data. The United States remained Chile’s top export...
GERMANY – Raw material availability and regulatory pressure were central themes at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the European Panel Federation (EPF), held at the Melia Berlin Hotel. Key presentations were delivered by Stefan Zinn, board...
ITALY – On July 3, 2025, Acimall, the Italian association representing woodworking and furniture technology manufacturers, held its General Assembly to appoint new board members for the 2025–2027 term. The new leadership aims to reinforce Italy’s strategic...
BELGIUM – The European Union’s deforestation regulation (EUDR) is facing a major setback after the European Parliament voted to reject the proposed country benchmarking system, which aimed to classify over 190 countries by deforestation risk, Wood Central...
