Data released by the Romanian Furniture Manufacturers Association show that from January to August 2013, Romania's exports of furniture reached EUR 1 billion, a 14.9% increase over the same period of 2012.
Imports also rose by 10.6%, up to EUR 250 million (Jan.-Aug. 2012: EUR 226.4 million).
Regarding exports, Germany was the main destination for the Romanian furniture (EUR 243.79 million); France was the second (EUR 141.03 million), followed by Italy (EUR 104 million). Shipments to Russia stood at EUR 29.6 million, meanwhile those to the US totaled EUR 18.4 million.