Jun 08, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Furniture and parts exports from Guangdong Province, China, surged 34% to a record high at $1.05 billion in April 2010. Guangdong exports represent 50% of the total national furniture and parts exports, ITTO reported. The latest statistics from Guangzhou Customs show that during January to April, furniture and parts exports totalled $3.73 billion, climbing 27% over the same period in 2009. Guangdong’s furniture and parts were mainly exported to the USA, Europe and ASEAN countries. Exports to the USA and Europe rose both 20%, while exports to the ASEAN market increased 77%. This significant increase stems form the China-ASEAN free-trade agreement which has been in effect from the beginning of this year.