BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian exports of particleboard (PB / MDP) reached USD 8.39 million in January 2023.
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports fall 29.3% in January
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian exports of Particleboard / MDP reached USD 13.7 million in January 2023, a fall of 29.3% compared to the same month of the previous year (USD 19.3 million).
Brazilian Wood Panel Consumption down 15.2%.
BRAZIL – As reported by IBA (Brazilian Tree Industry), in 2022 the consumption of wood-based panels (Chipboard/MDP, MDF and Hardboard) in Brazil reached 6.99 million m3, a significant drop of 15.2 percent compared to the 8.25 million m3 reached in 2021.
2022: A Challenging Year for the Laminate Flooring Industry
BELGIUM – After a series of successful years, the market of laminate floorings suffered in 2022.
Ikea to Use Bio-based Glue for Reduced Climate Footprint
NETHERLANDS – To reduce the climate footprint of board production, Ikea is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues.
Spanish Furniture Exports grew 13% in 2022
SPAIN – According to data provided by Estacom, from January to December 2022 Spanish furniture exports show an increase of 13%, exceeding 2,954 million euros.
German Furniture Industry Sales up Almost 7% to EUR 18.8 billion in 2022
GERMANY – GERMANY – According to official statistics, the German furniture industry increased its sales by almost 7 percent last year to around 18.8 billion euros.
Alejandro Roda, New Director of FIMMA + Maderalia
SPAIN – Alejandro Roda is, since last January, the new director of FIMMA + Maderalia, the international biennial of materials, technology and components for furniture, interior design and contract projects that will hold its next edition next year 2024 at Feria Valencia.
Ligna Ticket Shop is Open
GERMANY – The ticket shop for Ligna, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, which takes place in Hannover from 15 to 19 May, is now open.
Interprint joins the Colombian Association of Interior Architecture
COLOMBIA – Interprint do Brasil started the year as an Allied Supplier of ACAI, Colombian Association of Interior Architecture.
Ecuadorian Decor Paper Imports up 39.2% in 2022
The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 48.10 million in 2022.
Strong Decrease of Russian Wooden Panel Industry in 2022
RUSSIA -According to the information from Association of Furniture and Woodworking Industries of Russia, in 2022, the production of particleboard and OSB in Russia was down by 10.5%, to 10.3 million m3, and the production of fibreboard and MDF fell by 12.1%, to 6.4 million m3.