India’s Green Building Market Set to Surge to $85 Billion by 2032 — Furniture Reuse Could Cut Carbon by Up to 40 %
According to industry analysis and insights from sustainability firm Carbon Guardians, India’s green building market is poised for strong expansion over the next decade. Notably, reusing existing furniture instead of buying new pieces could cut embodied carbon emissions by as much as 30–40 %, advancing the construction sector’s climate goals and promoting circular economy practices.
Ghana Ministries Partner to Produce School Supplies and Furniture Through Prison Service Initiative
In a major step toward boosting domestic production and improving educational resources, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Education in Ghana have signed an MoU empowering the Ghana Prisons Service to produce at least 30% of sanitary pads, school uniforms, and school furniture. The initiative aims to support the education sector while promoting skills development and value-for-money public procurement.
January Furniture Show 2026 Set to Make a Big Impact at NEC Birmingham
The January Furniture Show (JFS) — now in its 36th edition — will bring together more than 500 leading furniture and interiors brands, showcase 50,000+ products across four curated halls, and attract around 20,000 buyers, retailers, designers and specifiers from the UK, Europe and beyond. With major brands launching new collections for 2026, JFS is widely acknowledged as the starting point for the year’s furniture buying cycle and a major business opportunity for trade professionals.
Historic Port Adelaide Jaffers Furniture Site Hits Market After 91 Years
The former Jaffers Furniture site at 22 23 St Vincent Street in Port Adelaide has been placed on the market for the first time in nearly a century since the store’s founding. The heritage building, long cherished by the local community, presents a unique commercial and development opportunity in a precinct experiencing wider economic and industrial interest.
Furniture Startups Redefining the Global Industry
Furniture startups are succeeding because they are built for modern lifestyles and modern consumers.
Emerging Furniture Startups Redefine the Sector with Innovation, E-Commerce and Circular Economy Models
A wave of furniture startups is gaining traction in 2025 and 2026, blending digital retail, flexible models, sustainability and design. From East Asia to Latin America, companies are carving niches that challenge traditional retail and manufacturing patterns.
Global Furniture Market on Track for Strong Growth Through 2030, Driven by Urbanization, Digital Retail and Sustainable Innovation
The furniture market is estimated at USD 768.78 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 953.14 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.39 %, fueled by rising urbanization, online retail penetration, sustainability mandates, and demographic shifts that favor space-efficient and multifunctional furnishings.
