Apr 16, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Despite a weak US dollar that hit exports, revenues of the Brazilian furniture sector increased in 2006. The revenue grew 17.3% in 2006, reaching 14.13 billion reais ($6.6 billion), according to the Brazilian Association of Furniture Companies (ABIMÓVEL). Minas Gerais was the state with the highest growth in furniture exports, growing 47% in 2006, followed by São Paulo (up 22%). The strong growth was due mainly to the economic stability, improvement of family income and credit supply, and a lower interest rate. The furniture sector has high expectations for 2007.