14 May 2025
,Poland
Russian furniture manufacturers have put forward a proposal to introduce barrier duties on imports from so-called “unfriendly” countries. The initiative comes amid a decline in domestic furniture production, and its main goal is to support the Russian furniture industry by protecting it from the pressure of foreign competition.
The Association of Enterprises of Furniture and Woodworking Industry of Russia (AMDPR) has taken this initiative. The organization has long been involved in the development of domestic furniture production and has now turned its attention to the increasing threat from foreign goods entering the Russian market.
According to AMDPR representatives, the introduction of barrier duties will significantly strengthen the position of Russian manufacturers in the local market, opening up new opportunities for development and growth. The need for such measures is due to the desire to protect local producers from dumping, which is often used by foreign companies. This will help to maintain current positions and strengthen the economy of the furniture industry in the country.
The introduction of the barrier duties is expected to have long-term positive effects, namely, by stopping the influx of cheap furniture from abroad, domestic manufacturers will be able to innovate more actively and develop competitive products.
The proposal's integration into the country's economic policy is supported by arguments about the need to increase domestic industrial independence and strengthen against the backdrop of international trade conflicts. The proposal is also supported by arguments about the need to increase domestic industrial independence and strengthen against the backdrop of international trade conflicts.
The proposal has generated a lively response and discussion among furniture companies, many of which have faced challenges in maintaining productivity levels and establishing long-term relationships with suppliers domestically.
It is also being discussed what additional measures can be taken to strengthen the Russian furniture sector in the face of the difficult economic and political situation on the global stage.
According to experts, among the possible support measures are the provision of tax benefits, simplification of lending and the development of programs to support innovative projects in the furniture industry.
It is expected that if these barrier measures are successfully introduced, domestic manufacturers will be able not only to stabilize production, but also to enter new international markets by offering competitive products of high quality.
Ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Federal Customs Service have already expressed support for the initiative, noting that it could be an important step toward improving the situation in the industry.
In addition, experts said, the introduction of duties will create additional jobs and strengthen ties with regional partners, which in turn will contribute to overall economic development within the country.
