The French furniture industry, challenged by Chinese imports, is worried about its future

The French furniture industry warns about its future due to foreign competition. For the first time, employer organizations and unions have united to highlight threats to jobs and the survival of French companies in this sector. With 75% of jobs located in rural areas, they emphasize the impact of declining furniture sales linked to the real estate market and the rise of low-cost Asian online platforms. This situation poses challenges for the 14,400 French companies, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises.