During the corona pandemic, many Russians realized how important it is for home improvement to create coziness and comfortable conditions not only for recreation, but also for working from home. With no more opportunities to spend time outside a home or travel, they began to actively invest their energy, time, and money in their homes, apartments, and rooms. The demand for furniture and furnishings in Russia increased therefore by 48%.
According to the analysis of searches, Russian buyers have paid a lot of attention to computer tables, chairs and cabinets for furnishing offices, as well as kitchen sets and furnishings. 47% of the furniture sold comes from foreign manufacturers from all over the world. The Russian consumer market is wide and diverse. Therefore, in order to meet the demand from buyers, a large number of furniture with different styles and functions are required.
According to the Association of Furniture and Woodworking Companies in Russia, more and more design bureaus, corporations and sole proprietorships are developing design projects and making furniture, taking into account customer preferences. Many Russians try to equip their country houses, apartments and even offices with designer and therefore unique furniture from Italy, Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. Such products are valued not only for the exclusive style, which accurately reflects the atmosphere of the room and the soul of its owner, but also for the excellent quality that can ensure the long life of each piece of furniture.
Many Russians appreciate the comfort in the premises where they live and work even more. Therefore, analysts in the consumer market argue that the demand for furniture will continue to increase due to the opening of numerous office spaces after the pandemic, the start of the gardening season and the renovation work that already began in 2020.
In order to be able to sell furniture and furnishings on the territory of Russia or the EAEU, the conformity assessment procedure must be carried out for the corresponding products. An EAC certificate or an EAC declaration will be issued afterwards. This enables the manufacturer to import its production to Russia and the EAEU countries. The EAEU countries have developed technical regulations that specify detailed requirements for the quality of furniture and furnishings, possible schemes for EAC certification and EAC declaration as well as the period of validity of the certificates of conformity. Furniture and furnishings are imported into the EAEU countries in accordance with TR CU 025/2012 On safety of furniture.
We, the Schmidt & Schmidt team, work with well-known brands and have gained extensive experience with the certification of clothing and shoes. We offer a comprehensive service package, which includes the preparation of all necessary documents, the corresponding customs clearance and logistics.
