CHILE - With an investment of about USD 4.6 billion, Arauco's new pulp mill in Brazil will have an annual capacity of 3.5 million tons. Arauco has selected Finnish company Valmet as its technology partner. As a leader in pulp and bioenergy, Arauco is advancing the...
COLOMBIA - Colombia's imports of decor paper for wooden panels have seen a strong increase in the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), totaling USD 11,056,148, a 42.1% rise compared to USD 7,781,687 during the same period in 2023. Brazil remains the largest supplier country,...
CHINA - Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, has opened a new Ikea store and Livat meeting place in Shanghai's Changning District, enhancing its presence in China. This supports the company’s strategy to merge digital and physical shopping experiences. The Ikea...
ITALY - Biesse, a global leader in woodworking machinery, has achieved a remarkable milestone by exporting 10,000 machines manufactured in India to over 75 countries across six continents. This accomplishment underscores the company's dedication to the "Make in...
GERMANY - The circular economy and biobased solutions will be the focus of interzum 2025, highlighting sustainable resource management in furniture production and interior design. From May 20 to 23, 2025, the leading international trade fair will showcase various...
SPAIN - International sales in the Spanish furniture sector remain nearly unchanged in 6M-2024 from the same period last year, showing a slight increase of 0.9%, totaling EUR 1.54 billion. Meanwhile, Spanish furniture imports have risen by 3.4% during the first half...
BELGIUM - On September 25, 2024, 29 European associations, including the European Panel Federation (EPF), the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), and the European Timber Trade Federation, released a joint statement urging a delay in the...
GERMANY – VDMA (German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association) Woodworking Machinery has retracted its forecast for 2024, expecting a 15% decline in production, down to EUR 3.6 billion in Germany. This follows a record EUR 4.2 billion in 2023. With 3,600...
PERU – In the first seven months of 2024 (7M-2024), Peru's imports of particleboard / MDP totaled approximately USD 78.89 million, marking a 12.6% decrease compared to USD 90.31 million during the same period in 2023. Key countries of origin included Ecuador, which...
CHILE - From January to June 2024, Chile's imports of wooden furniture reached a total of USD57.66 million, marking a significant 26.6% increase from USD 45.56 million during the same period in 2023. Brazil remains the main supplier country, with imports valued at USD...
COLOMBIA - Plywood imports in Latin America during 2023 have shown a mixed picture. Despite a slight decline in overall imports compared to 2022, some countries have experienced significant changes in their figures. According to data from Sisduan, total plywood...
ITALY - The Italian woodworking and furniture technology sector continues to grapple with a challenging economic environment, as the industry sees its ninth consecutive quarter of reduced orders. This slowdown follows a period of exceptional growth in the two years...
