(Finance) – The 61st edition of the Furniture expo, confirmed the expectations of the eve, in a positive context for theItalian export of the sector offurniture, which in 2022 recorded a total value of over 15 billion euros, up by almost 13% on the previous year. A world showcase, which saw over 15% more participation and which confirms, once again, the role of Milan as an international capital of design, capable of attracting buyers and enthusiasts from over 80 countries.
In these days we have witnessed a strong return and a strong presence ofAsiarepresented in particular by China, India and Korea, countries interested in what most represents the Made in Italy in the world, therefore the high range, luxury and style. In 2022, Italian exports grew by double digits also in the United States, where there was a + 25%, France and Germany, where the growth was almost 10%. These are important numbers, especially after a period in which the pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict have produced a lack of availability of raw materials, the increase in the cost of transport and energy. Issues on which the Government, especially in recent months, it has intervened to stem the rise in inflation.
Promote the excellence ofItalian decor, its ability to know how to integrate tradition, innovation and a vocation for sustainability is fundamental, especially if we consider that in our country there are 68,000 companies and about 300,000 employees in the wood-furniture sector: we are talking about the second Italian sector by number of companies, with production value of 56 billion euros, of which over 20 billion deriving from foreign trade. The quality and unmistakable style of the Made in Italy they represent our biggest business card in the world, and how ICE extension we will continue to be at the side of the companies in the narration of their excellence and in favoring new fundamental opportunities for business, also thanks to initiatives – over 50 planned between 2023 and 2024 just for wood furnishings – which will be held in Italy and in the rest of the world, with a focus on main markets, including China, USA, Europe, UAE. We will continue to support initiatives to combat counterfeiting, product traceability and support for certifications which are, as underlined today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, the non-economic duty for Italian products”.