Nov 04, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Brazilian furniture exports in September 2014 increased 12% in value compared to the same month of the previous year, from $41.1 million in September 2013 to $46 million in September 2014, ITTO reports.

The main markets for Brazilian furniture in September 2013 were: the United States (16.1%), the United Kingdom (15.3%), Peru (8.3%) and Angola (8.2%). In the same month in 2014, the United States continued as the main importer of Brazilian furniture accounting for 21.7% of all furniture exports followed by the UK at 14.6%, Peru (9.4%) and Angola (8.4%).

Growth in furniture exports was highest in the US market were year on year growth in September rose over 50%. In the UK a 7.4% growth in sales was recorded.

Producers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul where the main furniture exporters in September 2014, accounting for 38% of the value of furniture exports. Exports by producers in Santa Catarina accounted for a further 38% with 14.4% being exported from Paraná.