一季度家具、陶瓷类出口额下降，家居企业寻求新市场、新出路

Core Insights - The export value of domestic home appliances in the first quarter reached $24.165 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 8.7% [1] - In contrast, the export value of furniture and its parts was $15.934 billion, down 8% year-on-year, while ceramic products saw a decline of 19.3% to $4.766 billion [1] - The home appliance sector continues to demonstrate manufacturing advantages, maintaining growth despite challenges faced by the furniture and ceramic sectors [1] Group 1: Export Performance - Home appliance exports increased by 8.7% year-on-year in Q1, while furniture exports decreased by 8% and ceramic exports fell by 19.3% [1] - The decline in furniture and ceramic exports has been ongoing, contrasting with the sustained growth in home appliances [1] - Specific categories like spring mattresses and metal office furniture saw significant export growth to the U.S. and the U.K., respectively, with increases of nearly 370% and over 60% [1] Group 2: Market Diversification - Domestic furniture companies are actively seeking to expand into European and other markets due to declining exports to the U.S. and Mexico [2] - Exports of wooden furniture to Vietnam have surged, attributed to Vietnam's economic growth and the establishment of local production facilities by Chinese companies [2] - Companies are exploring new markets such as Europe, Japan, and emerging Southeast Asian markets, but face challenges related to compliance and differing consumer preferences [2]