CHINA – Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, has officially launched its online store on JD.com, aiming to expand its reach in China with its home furnishing products and expertise. The platform will offer more than 6,500 items across all categories, with...
AUSTRIA – The Austrian furniture giant XXXLutz Group is accelerating its bid to become the world’s leading furniture retailer, directly challenging Ikea’s market dominance. With EUR 6.4 billion in annual revenue and 24,000 employees, the group is pursuing...
MEXICO – Between January and April 2025, Mexico imported USD 34.77 million in particleboard/MDP, registering a 10.5% year-on-year increase, according to customs data. This growth reflects the robust demand in key industries such as construction, interior design,...
PANAMA – From January to June 2025 (6M-2025), Panama imported USD 6.93 million in particleboard / MDP, a slight decline of 2.6% compared to the same period in 2024. The drop reflects reduced shipments from Colombia (–44.5%) and Spain (–21.1%), despite strong growth...
CHILE – Between January and April 2025 (4M-2025), Chile's wooden furniture imports reached USD 39.2 million, reflecting a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to Sisduan data. This growth comes despite mixed performances among key...
FRANCE – BoConcept, the Danish premium design furniture brand, announced a five-year partnership with Dassault Systèmes to integrate the HomeByMe 3D room planner and product configurator into its customer journey. With this alliance, BoConcept aims to offer...
PERU – Peru’s wooden furniture imports fell by 12% year-on-year during the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), totaling USD 21.7 million according to customs data. The drop reflects a broad contraction in demand, although some retailers increased their imports....
USA – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has officially completed the acquisition of Artisan Design Group (ADG), a nationwide leader in the design, distribution, and installation of interior surface finishes for homebuilders and property managers across the U.S. “We are...
BOLIVIA – Egger Haus marked a new milestone in its regional growth with the opening of its first store in Bolivia on June 12, in partnership with Cominma. Located at Av. Beijing 2744 in Cochabamba, Egger Haus Cominma becomes the 43rd location of this specialized...
COLOMBIA – In the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), Colombia’s particleboard imports fell sharply by 23.3% compared to the same period in 2024. The total value imported from January to March reached approximately USD 30.7 million, down from USD 40 million the...
COLOMBIA – Colombian conglomerate Organización Corona has formally submitted a Voluntary Exit Notification to Grupo Falabella, activating a mechanism outlined in their shareholders’ agreements. The notification signals Corona’s decision to sell its minority...
MEXICO – In the first quarter of 2025, Mexico imported USD 64.9 million in wooden furniture, reflecting a 5.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. China remained the top exporter, supplying USD 22.5 million (+9.0%). Italy followed with USD 9.4 million...
