The latest ANIEME report highlights the sector's recovery, with international sales increasing by almost three percentage points compared to the same period last year. Catalonia, Aragon, and Murcia are leading the growth, while the United States, Portugal, and Germany are driving demand.
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The National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters of Spain (ENCOURAGE ME) has published a report on the foreign trade of the sector in the first half of 2025. The data, provided by ESTACOM, reveal a growth of 3,8% in international sales, reaching a value of 1.608 millones de eurosThis result contrasts with the modest 0,9% growth recorded in the same period in 2024, indicating a notable recovery. Furniture imports, meanwhile, have experienced even greater growth, 15,8%.
France continues to lead the way, accounting for 26,5% of all Spanish furniture exports.
By autonomous communities, Catalonia, Aragon and the Region of Murcia have shown the greatest progress in the first half of the year, with increases of 10,1%, 26,3% and 9,1%respectively.
Although France While the US remains the main destination for Spanish furniture, accounting for 26,5% of exports, its demand has fallen slightly by 1,3%. In contrast, other key markets have performed exceptionally well. United States consolidates in fourth place with a 8,1% growth, while European destinations such as Portugal (+5,4%), Germany (+6,3%) and Italy (+3,1%) have also boosted their purchases. Other markets such as United Kingdom (+7,7%), Morocco (+17,7%) and Mexico (+5,1%) They stand out as economies of great importance due to the number of projects and business opportunities they offer to the sector.
The president of ANIEME, Jorge Mariner, has positively valued the results: "International sales in the Spanish furniture sector have increased during the first half of 2025, recovering nearly 3 percentage points compared to the same period last year." Mariner also underlined the "extraordinary effort" of companies to enhance the visibility of their brands abroad and achieve these results. However, he called on administrations to "boost investment in the international promotion of Spanish furniture brands" and provide greater support. Despite the positive data, the president of ANIEME maintains a negative outlook. "moderate optimism", Due to the "complexity of the geopolitical context" affecting global trade.
