Romania`s wood and furniture industry continues to demonstrate its strong international orientation in the first half of 2026. According to market statistics monitored by WoodBusinessPortal.com, Made in Romania furniture exports increased by approximately 9% compared with the same period of the previous year.

The result is significant in a European market that continues to face cautious demand, high raw material costs and pressure on manufacturers` margins. Romania nevertheless remains one of the important production hubs for the wood, timber and furniture industry in Central and Eastern Europe.

Furniture Exports: Romania Maintains a Strong International Position

A significant share of Romanian furniture production is destined for international markets. Major export destinations include Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Italy, where Romanian manufacturers compete through quality, production capacity, flexibility and a competitive price-performance ratio.

In 2024, for example, Germany accounted for approximately 16.5% of Romania`s furniture exports, followed by France with 10.7%, the Czech Republic with 10.2%, Slovakia with 7.4% and Italy with 6.7%.

The increase in furniture exports during the first half of 2026 indicates the Romanian industry`s ability to adapt to changing international demand. The result is particularly relevant considering that furniture manufacturing experienced weaker periods during some months of 2026.

Wood, Timber and Semi-Finished Products: Competitiveness Across the Supply Chain

The competitiveness of the Romanian wood industry increasingly depends on the ability to transform raw materials into higher-value products.

For sawmills, timber producers, solid wood manufacturers, panel producers, wood component manufacturers and furniture companies, controlling procurement costs remains essential. Log prices, energy costs, labour, transportation and raw material availability directly influence margins throughout the entire wood supply chain.

In 2025, Romania`s timber harvesting reached approximately 19.41 million cubic metres, compared with 18.64 million cubic metres in the previous year. This evolution confirms Romania`s importance as a supplier of raw materials and wood products to the European market.

The challenge for the Romanian wood industry is therefore not only to increase production volumes, but also to transform forest resources into finished products, components, furniture and higher-value wood products.

Wood Imports, Exports and Prices: What to Monitor in 2026

For professional market participants, furniture export performance should be analysed together with developments in wood, timber, lumber, panels and wood product imports and exports.

In 2026, the European market remains characterised by relatively cautious demand. Raw material prices and operating costs continue to be important factors affecting the profitability of companies throughout the wood and furniture industry.

In this environment, access to updated information on wood prices, timber prices, imports, exports, production and demand is becoming increasingly important for manufacturers, distributors, traders and international buyers.

WoodBusinessPortal.com monitors these indicators to provide professionals in the wood industry with an international view of the market, with particular attention to Romania, Italy and Europe.

Outlook for the Second Half of 2026

The growth in furniture exports during the first half of the year is a positive signal, but it does not eliminate the structural challenges facing the industry.

During the second half of 2026, the outlook for Romania`s wood and furniture industry will be influenced mainly by European demand, timber and wood prices, log availability, energy and logistics costs, as well as regulatory developments concerning wood traceability and sustainability.

A stronger recovery in the construction sector could also support demand for structural timber, CLT, glulam, wood panels and other engineered wood products.

For Romanian manufacturers, the increase in furniture exports represents an opportunity to strengthen their position in European and international markets by diversifying their customer base and progressively increasing the added value of Made in Romania products.

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Sources

WoodBusinessPortal.com – market analysis covering wood, timber, furniture, production, imports, exports and market trends in Romania and Europe.

National Institute of Statistics – INSSE Romania – official statistics on industrial production, foreign trade, imports and exports.

Association of Furniture Manufacturers in Romania – information and statistics concerning the Romanian furniture industry and furniture exporters.

Methodological note: The 9% growth figure for furniture exports in the first half of 2026 should be interpreted in the context of the market data available at the time of publication. For detailed commercial analysis, companies should consult the latest official statistical series published by INSSE and Eurostat.