THE EU FURNITURE SECTOR IN A SNAPSHOT!
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The furniture sector is a driving force for the EU’s economic growth. It is a dynamic and labour-intensive sector with a long history of success in innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.
Key figures about the sector are provided in the chart below.
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40% OF TOTAL WORLD TRADE
1 MILLION EMPLOYEES
96 BILLION TURNOVER
120 THOUSAND ENTERPRISES, MAINLY SMEs
25% OF WORLD FURNITURE PRODUCTION
25% OF WORLD FURNITURE CONSUMPTION