Furniture Export Council: 5% Export Growth in H1 2026 and a Comprehensive Promotional Plan for H2 2026
Eng. Ihab Derias, Chairman of the Furniture Export Council (FEC), announced that Egypt's furniture sector exports achieved a 5% growth from January to June 2026 compared to the same period last year. Derias stated that this growth rate is highly acceptable given the current regional economic challenges and geopolitical events.
In a press release issued today, Derias highlighted that the council plans to intensify its promotional activities throughout the second half of 2026, building on the momentum of successful buyers' missions organized in May alongside the Cafex, Hottiler, and TDS exhibitions in collaboration with the Egypt Expo and Convention Authority (EECA).
H2 2026 Promotional Plan and Upcoming Events
To boost the competitiveness of the Egyptian industry and expand into new foreign markets, the FEC has outlined a robust schedule of international participations and domestic missions.
The table below details the council's strategic roadmap for the coming months:
Event / ExhibitionLocationDateStrategic Objective & Details
Expo Hospitality & Home BenghaziLibyaConcludedMarked the sector's first participation in Libya. Featured 7 furniture companies alongside 14 from other sectors, yielding highly positive results.
WMF ShanghaiChinaSeptember 5–8, 2026A field visit for local manufacturers to explore the latest machinery, manufacturing technology, and industrial equipment.
Index-Hotel & HospitalityRiyadh, KSASeptember 15–17, 2026Joint participation with the EECA under a collective support system, featuring 8 Egyptian companies targeting the Saudi hotel and projects market.
Cairo Wood ShowCairo, EgyptNovember 26–29, 2026Hosting an incoming mission of 40 foreign buyers to connect them with Egyptian suppliers of furniture components, manufactured/semi-manufactured wood (blockboard, plywood, doors), and complementary materials (paints, glues, fillers).
Strategic Vision for Export Growth
Derias emphasized that these targeted activities are a core component of the FEC’s broader strategy to promote Egyptian manufacturing in international markets. By opening new commercial channels for local enterprises, the council aims to sustain and accelerate the growth of furniture exports in the foreseeable future.