Malaysia's furniture exports to rise following TPP
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will boost Malaysia’s furniture exports as trade among member states, especially the US, increases, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will boost Malaysia’s furniture exports as trade among member states, especially the US, increases, according to the 💎Malaysia External Trad𒈔e Development Corporation (Matrade).
Speaking after the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2016 Prize Presentation Ceremony on March 3, Matrade Deputy Chief Executive Officer Susila Devi said Malaysia’s furniture exports to the US accounted for 30 percent of its total exports in 2015, reaching 2.8 billion ringgit (nearly 700 million USD), up 23 percent compared with 2014.
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She added of the 9.14 billion ringgit ( 2.2 billion USD) in total furniture exports recorded in 2015, wooden furniture remained the largest contributor at 7.26 billion ringgit (1.73 billion USD) or 79 percent.
Susila hoped the country will reach its target of 10 billion ringgit in furniture sales in 2016 despite the challenging economic situation.
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