WASHINGTON: The value of US wooden furniture imports in October 2015 was almost unchanged from the previous month at $1.40 billion. However, Year-to-date imports were 11% higher than in October 2014.
China’s furniture shipments were stable in October at $659.7 million (+10% year-to-date). Imports from Vietnam declined by 3% to $267 million (+21% year-todate). Most other countries increased shipments in October with the exception of Malaysia. However, year-to-date both Vietnam and Malaysia saw the largest gains in the US market.
US furniture imports from India continued increasing in October (+5% to $20 million). Imports from Europe declined from the higher levels seen earlier this year. Wooden office furniture imports grew by 8% in October, followed by upholstered wooden seating at 3%. All other types of wooden furniture declined from the previous month.
