23 Oct, 2026
25 mins read

Global Furniture Industry Faces a Conflict-Economy Test as Wars Disrupt Energy

Qatar’s Emir has outlined the economic damage caused by the Iran conflict while reaffirming the country’s investment and mediation ambitions. TFT examines how worldwide conflicts are affecting furniture manufacturing, freight, materials, retail, hospitality projects, cash flow and responsible sourcing.

35 mins read

The World Furniture Industry Health Check 2026

TFT’s 2026 global furniture-industry health check finds a sector that is resilient but increasingly fragile. Demand continues across residential, hospitality, office and outdoor markets, yet war, energy inflation, shipping disruption, trade fragmentation and prolonged working-capital cycles are creating sharply different outcomes across regions and businesses.

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The Iran–USA Conflict Is Reshaping the Global Furniture Industry: Why SMEs Face the Greatest Crisis in a Generation

The escalating Iran–USA conflict is reshaping the global furniture industry through higher shipping costs, energy volatility, supply-chain disruption and weakening consumer confidence. This analysis explores why furniture SMEs are bearing the greatest burden and what businesses can do to build resilience.

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