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...
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...
GERMANY – At the Ligna 2025 trade fair, Homag GmbH identified a serious infringement of its European patent EP 2243619 B2 by the Chinese company IMAI (Guangdong Super Machinery Technology Co. Ltd.). The machine in question, the Pro Edge NC680-LP-AR, incorporates...
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...
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...
ECUADOR – Ecuador imported USD 15.56 million worth of panel decor paper in the first five months of 2025 (5M-2025), reflecting an 8.9% year-on-year increase, according to customs data. This rise was primarily fueled by strong import growth from Austria and Italy,...
CHILE – Chile exported USD 24.53 million in particleboard/MDP between January and March 2025 (1Q-2025), representing a 2.7% increase over the same period in 2024. The rise was driven by higher shipments to key markets such as Costa Rica (+42.9%), Guatemala...
BRAZIL – Brazilian exports of particleboard / MDP fell by 15% in value from January to May 2025 (5M-2025), reaching USD 44.7 million compared to USD 52.6 million during the same period in 2024. China emerged as the top destination, increasing its imports...
ECUADOR – Ecuador’s particleboard exports reached USD 64.8 million between January and April 2025 (4M-2025), reflecting a 3.5% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the overall drop, the performance varied notably by destination. Peru became...
USA – CMPC has officially inaugurated its new branch, CMPC Forest Products, in Atlanta, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion in North America. The new office is part of CMPC’s 2030 Strategy, which focuses on strengthening international...
GERMANY – The Federal Association of German Prefabricated Construction (BDF) welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of a special regulation for residential construction, calling it a clear signal to accelerate building efforts across Germany. A particularly notable...
