The multi-day 2026 Guangzhou Building Materials Fair continuedto release the development direction of the industry.Formaldehyde-free whole-house decoration, intelligent design,and high-end hardware became the focus of the entire event.
Wanhua Ecology introduced the ENF formaldehyde-free whole-homechain system, achieving integrated door, wall and floor assembly, rapidwhole-house implementation, and launched the standardizedcommunity small store model to help traditional building materialsdealers transform into the whole-home track
The hardware head brand has concentratedly updated its products. TheOpek OPK dual exhibition halls showcased the new generation of silentpulleys. The Haobo Window Control 128,000 square meter intelligentindustrial park officially opened. Domestic precision hardware isaccelerating its global layout.
Al's full-home design has been widely adopted. Haier, Jinxing HomeFurnishings, and Tmall Design Home have all launched intelligent designtools simultaneously. Users can generate solutions with just one click andautomatically calculate the materials needed. Digital transformation hasbecome a standard feature for stores.
In May, the BHl index rose by 13.6 points month-on-month, and the salesvolume in the stores increased by 2.86% year-on-year; however, thecumulative sales volume from January to May decreased by 4.01%year-on-year. The demand for new houses was weak, while therenovation of existing properties showed some signs of recovery. Themarket exhibited significant structural differentiation. Global Network.
Starting from June, theformaldehyde content in artificial boards wilbe sticty regulated. making green environmental protectiona standard selling point for the end customers.
Several wood processing, mattress and furniture enterprises in Germanyand Northern Europe have successively filed for bankruptcy. Themanufacturing costs in the local area remain high, and a large number of mid-to-low-end orders have been diverted to Southeast Asia and China.
The new EU outdoor furniture standard EN 581:2026 will bemandatory from November, significantly raising requirements forproduct structure, safety and environmental protection testing. Thiswillincrease the compliance costs for domestic and foreign manufacturing plants.
At the same time, the EU REACH regulations have updated the controllimits for formaldehyde in furniture, raising the threshold for exportsto the EU even further.
Amazon's US site has adjusted the FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon)fees for large furniture items, introducing additional charges forpackaging and handling services. As a result, the profit marginsof domestic cross-border furniture merchants have beencontinuously squeezed. Lightweight and modular furniture hasbecome the main promoted category in international trade.
Large-scale residential and hotel infrastructure projects in Dubaicontinue to be under construction. Demand for high-end completefurniture and outdoor garden furniture has soared. Domestic ordersfor steel and wood furniture and outdoor furniture exports havesteadily increased. The market size of furniture in Egypt continues torise, and a large number of low-end basic furniture orders have beendiverted. Domestic factories must rely on original designs andmid-to-high-end products to establish a differentiation advantage.
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