ITALY – According to a recent CSIL report, the ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture sector in Europe now represents an estimated EUR 15.5 billion, accounting for nearly 20% of the total furniture market. From 2019 to 2024, it recorded an average annual growth of...
BRAZIL – Swiss timber company Precious Woods, a global leader in sustainable management of tropical forests, plans to double its operational area in Brazil, where it currently manages around 575,000 hectares in the state of Amazonas. In 2024, its Brazilian...
ITALY – The global furniture trade experienced a modest rebound in 2024, following a 9% contraction in 2023, according to the latest “World Furniture Outlook 2025/2026” report released by CSIL (Centre for Industrial Studies). After years of strong growth, the...
GERMANY – Germany’s furniture industry showed signs of stabilization in the first quarter of 2025, with export levels nearly matching those of the same period last year. According to preliminary foreign trade statistics from the Federal Statistical Office,...
BRAZIL – Schattdecor Brazil, a global leader in decorative paper for the furniture industry, has confirmed its participation in FIMMA Brasil 2025, taking place from August 4 to 7 in Bento Gonçalves (RS), Brazil. This key trade fair is one of the most important...
NETHERLANDS – Swedish forestry cooperative Södra, owned by 52,000 forest owners and a key pillar in Sweden’s forest industry, has finalized the acquisition of 100% ownership in Dutch company Smartt Timber B.V. The move consolidates Södra’s presence in the...
GERMANY – From May 26 to 30, Ligna 2025 gathered the global woodworking and processing industry in Hanover, featuring 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries over 114,078 sqm. The show welcomed 78,000 attendees, matching the turnout of 2023, and delivered momentum and...
IRELAND – According to a new report added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering, titled "Saudi Arabia Furniture Market by Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F", Saudi Arabia’s furniture market was valued at USD 7.23 billion in 2024 and is...
GERMANY – During the recent Interzum trade fair, the European Panel Federation (EPF) shared preliminary figures for 2024 and its outlook for 2025, highlighting a modest production increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. The announcement was made during a...
SPAIN – According to data from ESTACOM, Spanish furniture exports recorded solid growth of 6.7% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching EUR 786 million. This represents a significant rebound compared to the same period in 2024, when exports had declined by 2.7%....
USA – The U.S. work-from-home furniture market is experiencing sustained growth, driven by permanent remote and hybrid work models across industries. According to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com titled "United States Work from Home Furniture Market by...
ECUADOR – As World Recycling Day was observed on May 17, recycled wood is emerging as a key material in sustainable construction, offering an effective response to the environmental challenges posed by traditional building practices. The construction industry is...
