Spanish furniture exports grow by 5%, driven by key markets

 

The foreign trade report of ENCOURAGE ME for the period from January to April 2025 reveals a positive trend for the spanish furniture. The exports Not only have they grown by 5%, but they have also improved by three percentage points compared to the same period last year, which stood at 2%. In contrast, furniture imports have increased by 16,5%, bringing the coverage rate to 66,9%.

 

Catalonia and the Valencian Community remain pillars of exports, accounting for 53,8% of all Spanish furniture sold abroad. The formidable growth of 10,9% in the international sales of Catalonia. Also, the Murcia has burst onto the scene with force, rising to seventh place in the regional ranking with a significant increase of 9,6% in its exports.

 

Regarding destinations, France continues to lead as the main buyer of Spanish furniture, accounting for 27% of the total, despite a slight decline of 0,8%. However, United States It is emerging as a high-value market, ranking fourth in the global destination ranking thanks to a 10,9% increase in purchases, reaching €63,7 million. ANIEME emphasizes the need to boost this market with targeted promotional initiatives due to the vast opportunities it offers.

 

ANIEME highlights the recovery and strategic positioning in emerging and traditional markets

 

 

Others european markets that have shown robust growth include Portugal (+ 3,8%), Germany, (+ 6,9%), Italy (+3,4%) and Netherlands (+6,9%). Outside the continent, Morocco deserves special mention, maintaining an upward trajectory with an impressive increase of 34%. This growth is largely attributed to the Maghreb country's ambitious infrastructure and equipment plan, in preparation for the co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal, which generates a high demand for furniture.

 

In turn, the United Kingdom has maintained a steady growth rate with an increase of 9,1%. It is important to note that some of the furniture imported by the United Kingdom is not destined for this country, but is instead prescribed for projects in other regions, such as Middle East.

 

Jorge Mariner, president of ANIEME, has expressed his cautious optimism: “International sales in the Spanish furniture sector continue to increase at the end of the first four months of 2025, recovering significantly compared to the figures for the same period of the previous year. In recent years, Spanish companies in the furniture sector have been making a tremendous effort to adapt to the new circumstances and global context, which is changing day by day and which in any case affects the International sales. "

 

Mariner also emphasized the importance of institutional support: "At ANIEME, we once again draw attention to the importance of boosting investment in the international promotion of Spanish furniture brands, as well as the need for greater support from public bodies to achieve this goal. Our forecasts are moderately optimistic, as we cannot ignore the complexity of the geopolitical context in which we find ourselves, which affects international trade in general and, therefore, Spanish furniture exports." These statements underscore the sector's vision, which combines current success with an awareness of global challenges and the need for continued support to maintain the path of growth.