Division 31

Manufacture of furniture

This division covers the manufacture of furniture and related articles of various materials, such as wood, metal, plastic or glass. If you produce furniture for home, office, hotel or outdoor, this code is the right one for your economic activity.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • Manufacture of furniture for offices
  • kitchens
  • bedrooms
  • living rooms and outdoor Manufacture of mattresses and bed bases Finishing and ornamentation of furniture Restoration and reconditioning of old furniture Manufacture of components and parts for furniture

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • Installation and assembly of furniture (if it is exclusively a service)
  • Retail trade of furniture (direct sale)
  • Interior design
  • Manufacture of furniture of exclusive materials such as stone or metal without wood
  • Repair of furniture if carried out in specialized repair workshops

Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

The furniture industry in Romania has a long tradition and represents an important sector of the national economy. With a growing domestic market and significant exports to European Union countries, furniture manufacturing has become a competitive and dynamic field. In recent years, the digitalization of production processes and the use of sustainable materials have transformed the way entrepreneurs in this sector work. From small carpentry workshops to modern vertically integrated factories, diversity is great. Challenges include fluctuations in the prices of raw materials, such as wood and fittings, but also the need to constantly innovate in design and functionality. Moreover, specialized workforce is becoming increasingly difficult to find, and entrepreneurs are investing in new technologies to automate processes and increase efficiency. With a legislative framework supporting local production and access to European funds for modernization, the furniture sector remains an important pillar of the Romanian economy.