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How Does the Furniture Industry Cope with Cost Pressures Amid Rising Global Timber Prices? —— Hythtone Furniture's Sustainable Solutions

In recent years, global timber prices have continued to rise due to international logistics, environmental policies, and supply-demand dynamics, putting the furniture manufacturing industry under severe cost pressure. As a foreign trade enterprise specializing in office furniture and hotel furniture, Hythtone Furniture has effectively controlled costs while ensuring quality through material innovation, supply chain optimization, and product design upgrades, providing cost-effective solutions for global customers.
 
Industry data shows that since 2023, global timber prices have fluctuated and risen, with raw material increases exceeding 20% in some production areas. This trend has directly driven up furniture manufacturing costs, particularly impacting product lines such as solid wood office desks and hotel coffee Tables. At the same time, international markets have increasingly strict requirements for environmental protection and sustainability, posing a dual challenge to traditional manufacturers reliant on low-cost timber.
 
To mitigate risks from raw material fluctuations, Hythtone Furniture has gradually introduced alternative materials for product lines such as Office Chairs, Sofas, and coffee tables: using high-density fiberboard (HDF) to maintain strength while reducing costs. The hotel coffee table series now features metal frames + artificial stone countertops, balancing aesthetics and durability.
 
The company has also designed modular office furniture with detachable structures to reduce transportation volume and logistics costs—for example, sofas with storage functions and extendable coffee tables help customers save on total procurement. Through centralized purchasing and large-scale production, unit costs are reduced, passing savings to clients.
 
"Higher raw material costs are both a challenge and an opportunity for industry upgrading," said Hythtone Furniture’s General Manager. "We are helping customers obtain more sustainable products within budget through technological innovation and green transformation." In the future, the company will continue to focus on low-carbon materials to enhance the efficiency of office and hotel furniture, assisting global partners in navigating market changes.
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