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In September, exports amounted to 387.3 billion yuan, marking an 8.7% month-on-month increase, indicating a rebound in the export market. However, there was a notable divergence in the structure, with orders for soft furniture and functional furniture remaining more stable, while ordinary finished cabinets and low-priced wooden furniture faced greater competitive pressure.

Xinhuanet, September BHI 120.24, up 7.51 points month-on-month. The "golden September" season saw a seasonal rebound, with customer traffic at stores picking up; however, it remained weak year-on-year, indicating a short-term spike rather than a trend reversal. Sales at home furnishing stores above a certain size nationwide reached 124.763 billion yuan in September, up 11.28% month-on-month.

The furniture exhibition area in the second phase of the Canton Fair in Pazhou has attracted a high level of interest from customers and businessmen. Furniture enterprises from Zhongshan, Foshan, Zhejiang, and other regions have highlighted the launch of modular furniture that can be disassembled and assembled, addressing the pain points of insufficient container capacity and high shipping costs.

At the same time, we have shifted from supplying individual products to providing complete sets for entire homes and integrated solutions for outdoor spaces, connecting with overseas engineering firms and brand buyers. Modular sofas from outdoor furniture companies such as Pianno and Dihuaou have become popular exhibits.

Disclosure from the IFFINA+ exhibition in Indonesia: In Q2 2026, the furniture manufacturing industry saw a year-on-year growth of 11.82%, outpacing the average growth rate of the domestic manufacturing sector. Leveraging local resources such as rattan, bamboo, and tropical timber, it continues to vie with China for furniture orders from Europe, America, and Southeast Asia.

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