FTAs With UAE, EFTA, UK, EU Set To Lift India's $30B Furniture Sector

Industry leaders say new free trade agreements will unlock exports and domestic manufacturing for India's furniture sector. Nipponply and BCVPL are scaling exports, while IKEA is setting up an India product development arm for local and global sourcing. India currently holds just 1% of global share, ranking 16th in exports.

— Source publishedSun, 14 Jun, 2026, 17:13 IST·First seen Sun, 14 Jun, 2026, 18:14 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Indian furniture sector · India's furniture sector expects export and manufacturing boost from FTAs with UAE, EFTA, UK, EU and others. Nipponply, BCVPL scaling

Key facts

  • $30 billion Indian furniture market
  • USD 872.5 billion global by 2030
  • India ranks 16th in furniture exports
  • 1% global share

Why this matters

IKEA's India product development arm and rising export momentum create a window for JV, sourcing tie-up, or bolt-on M&A targeting Indian manufacturers with EU/UK compliance readiness.