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 the overall numbers show a decrease, some key markets and exporters still showed growth.

The United States remains Colombia’s largest market for wooden furniture, with exports increasing by 20.8%, from USD 1.85 million in January and February 2024 to USD 2.24 million in 2025.

However, exports to Panama fell sharply by 53.2%, from USD 2.42 million in 2024 to just USD 1.13 million in 2025. Other markets such as Chile and the Dominican Republic also saw notable declines. Exports to Chile dropped by 20.2%, from USD 671,870 to USD 536,070, and exports to the Dominican Republic fell by 21.8%, from USD 525,043 to USD 410,693.

On a positive note, Mexico recorded a strong 46.9% growth, rising from USD 412,773 in 2024 to USD 606,470 in 2025. Peru also saw remarkable growth, with exports surging by 98.7%, from USD 143,387 to USD 284,932.

Some smaller markets showed dramatic increases in exports as well. Exports to Nicaragua jumped from just USD 3,674 in 2024 to USD 243,972 in 2025. Aruba also experienced a significant rise of 509.8%, from USD 37,276 to USD 227,306, reflecting emerging opportunities for Colombian furniture in these regions.

Looking at individual exporters, RTA Muebles, one of Colombia’s largest producers, saw a decline of 27.9%, from USD 1.54 million in 2024 to USD 1.11 million in 2025. Muebles Jamar, another leading manufacturer, experienced an even steeper drop of 61.3%, from USD 2.15 million to USD 830,947.

Meanwhile, some exporters showed impressive growth. Milestone Muebles saw a significant 119.5% increase in exports, rising from USD 352,229 to USD 773,074. Improdema posted an exceptional 1844.9% growth, jumping from USD 17,150 to USD 333,554. These increases reflect successful market expansion or enhanced product offerings by these companies.

Other companies, such as IMA Industria de Artículos de Madera and Firplak, recorded smaller growth of 6.9% and 13.7%, respectively. Conversely, Maderkit and Letto experienced declines of 20% and 41.9%, respectively.

Despite the overall decline in wooden furniture exports, Colombia’s sector remains resilient. Growth in the U.S., Mexico, and emerging markets like Nicaragua and Aruba show that there are still opportunities for expansion.