With a massive 17.2% increase on 2005, the Brazilian furniture exports totalled 14.13 billion Brazilian Reais (around £3.49 billion) according to the Brazilian Furniture Industry Association (Abimóvel).
The greatest growth came in South East Brazil, in the Minas Gerais area. This area saw over 40% growth over 2005, whilst the São Paulo region increased by over 20%. Despite this massive growth in these areas, Rio Grande do Sul are still the largest Brazilian exporters of furniture. This growth has continued despite a weak US Dollar (a major importer), providing over USD$819m surplus with the US.
Info From: www.anba.com.br
