NETHERLANDS – Ikea has announced a new international research project aimed at enhancing responsible forest management and addressing global climate and biodiversity challenges. In partnership with the European Forest Institute (EFI) and Preferred by Nature, the...
GERMANY – From May 20 to 23, 2025, Cologne will host interzum, the world’s leading trade fair for furniture production and interior design. With more than 1,600 exhibitors from over 55 countries, this edition will focus on the theme "Rethinking Resources: Circular and...
GERMANY – Germany’s furniture industry recorded EUR 3.9 billion in revenue in 1Q- 2025, a 4.6% decline compared to the same period last year, according to official data. Domestic sales fell 5% (EUR 2.6 billion), exports dropped 3% (EUR 1.3 billion), and the...
CHINA - According to a report by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), the sharp increase in U.S. tariffs—up to 170% on Chinese furniture—has severely impacted China’s furniture export sector. Companies like Yihe Furniture in Guangdong have suspended...
BRAZIL – Brazil’s cultivated tree industry posted record-breaking results in 2024, reaching a trade surplus of USD 15.7 billion, up 23.5% compared to 2023, according to Mosaico Ibá, a bulletin from the Brazilian Tree Industry (Ibá). The sector’s performance was led by...
POLAND – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of the Ingka Group – the largest Ikea retailer – has inaugurated its first solar park in Poland, reinforcing its commitment to the renewable energy transition. The solar park in Recz, with a capacity of nearly 29...
ECUADOR – As the construction industry seeks more sustainable materials, wood stands out as a key alternative to traditional options like cement and steel, thanks to its ability to store carbon and its lower environmental impact. In this effort, Ecuador is emerging as...
RUSSIA – More than USD 430 million worth of European furniture is expected to flood the Russian market in 2025, prompting the Furniture Association of Russia (FER) to call on President Vladimir Putin to raise import duties and protect domestic manufacturers. The...
CHINA – According to data from the Acimall Studies Office based on ISTAT figures, China’s exports of woodworking machinery (excluding tools) reached EUR 2.52 billion in 2024, marking a 9.3% increase compared to 2023. Vietnam became China’s top...
ITALY – Despite global economic challenges, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano welcomed 302,548 attendees underscoring the event’s international significance. The fair showcased 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries, reinforced by a strong cultural program and...
GERMANY – Ligna 2025 will take place in Hannover from May 26 to 30 in a challenging environment marked by new U.S. tariffs and international counter measures affecting several industries, including woodworking. Despite these obstacles, Ligna has always proven to be a...
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s wooden furniture exports for the period of January and February 2025 have experienced a 14.7% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Exports totaled USD 7.67 million in 2025, down from USD 8.99 million in the first two months of 2024. While...
