Iran’s Q1 Furniture Exports Hit 15 Million Dollars

“The export amount of the entire wood industry last year was $232 million, and in the first quarter of this year, the furniture industry's exports were about $15 million. Last year, furniture exports were $32 million,” said Hossein Norouzi, the secretary of the Iranian Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters Union.

“In recent years, this industry has always faced the problem of supplying raw materials, and the imports of raw materials, including MDF, fabrics and other necessities, has been problematic due to the shortage of foreign exchange and restrictions caused by sanctions,” he added.

“There have always been plans to implement projects and reach the goals of developing production and exports of the furniture industry, and meetings are being held in this regard and in line with the demands,” Norouzi said.

Iraq, Afghanistan, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Tajikistan, Armenia, Kazakhstan and some African countries are the main destinations of exports.

The furniture industry in Iran is a significant contributor to the economy, with an estimated financial turnover of over $8 billion. It also plays a role in job creation, accounting for more than 8% of industrial employment in the country.

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