Gangnan District, Guigang City, Guangxi: Building a Wood-Based Smart Home Industry Cluster Facing ASEAN

Core Insights - The Government of Gangnan District, Guigang City, Guangxi has signed a cooperation agreement with Shandong Jinyuan Wood Industry Co., Ltd to construct a production line with an expected annual output of 40 million impregnated papers and 12 million decorative panels, aiming for an annual revenue of approximately 680 million yuan [1][4]. Industry Development - Gangnan District is promoting high-end development in the wood industry cluster, leveraging its geographical advantages near the ASEAN economic circle and abundant forest resources [4]. - The district has established a complete industrial chain from veneer production to whole-house customization, with man-made wood panel output exceeding 15 million cubic meters in 2024, accounting for about one-fourth of Guangxi's total output [4][6]. Growth of Enterprises - Since 2006, the number of wood industry enterprises in Gangnan District has increased from over 30 to more than 1,400, with over 300 being large-scale enterprises [5]. - The Gangnan Wood Industry Industrial Park has become a major production base for well-known brand wood panels, producing over 10 million cubic meters of high-quality furniture and home furnishing panels annually [6]. Intelligent Transformation - The district is integrating artificial intelligence with traditional manufacturing, enhancing production efficiency and product quality, exemplified by Boyite Smart Home's AI full-chain empowerment model [7]. - From January to August this year, the wood industry in Gangnan District achieved a total output value of 13.52 billion yuan, an 8.8% year-on-year increase, with cumulative sales reaching 10.9 billion yuan, a 7.3% increase [7]. Strategic Initiatives - The district is advancing the "one park with multiple zones" model, focusing on building industrial carriers centered around customized furniture, aiming to create a high-end green home furnishing industry cluster [8].