活力中国调研行丨家具产业“链”动50万人就业 小城如何“点木成金”？

Core Insights - The article highlights the transformation of Nankang District in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, from a former poverty-stricken area to the largest solid wood furniture manufacturing base in China, contributing to 40% of the country's imported rubber wood and housing over 20,000 furniture manufacturing and supporting enterprises. The furniture industry cluster achieved an output value exceeding 140 billion yuan in the first half of this year [1][6]. Group 1: Industry Development - Nankang has established itself as a global player in the furniture industry, importing wood from over 50 countries and exporting furniture to more than 100 countries [6][10]. - The establishment of the Ganzhou International Land Port has facilitated the import of timber, addressing one-third of Nankang's wood demand and enabling the local industry to thrive [2][6]. - The local government has initiated the Furniture Industry Promotion Bureau to encourage diversified development among furniture enterprises, focusing on original design to combat low-end homogenization and sales challenges [7][8]. Group 2: Design and Innovation - To enhance product value, Nankang has introduced over 300 domestic and international design institutions and trained more than 1,000 designers, establishing two national-level industrial furniture design centers [10][12]. - The government has implemented a design fee subsidy program, providing 50% reimbursement for design costs, with over 22 million yuan allocated to support more than 2,000 furniture companies [14][12]. - The shift towards personalized customization in furniture is driven by intelligent production systems, allowing for efficient order processing and high material utilization rates of up to 93% [19][21]. Group 3: Employment and Economic Impact - The booming furniture industry in Nankang has created job opportunities for approximately 500,000 people, significantly improving local livelihoods [25][29]. - Policies have been enacted to incentivize companies to hire rural labor, providing financial support for those who employ a certain number of impoverished workers [27][29]. - The furniture industry has become a pillar for poverty alleviation, with nearly 20,000 impoverished workers benefiting from stable incomes through the furniture and supporting industries [29][31].