Nankang Furniture Industry Cluster Comprehensively "Oil-to-water": Export of water-based paint products increased by 120% year-on-year

Nankang Furniture Industry Cluster Comprehensively "Oil-to-water": Export of water-based paint products increased by 120% year-on-year

In recent years, the continuous increase in environmental protection policies and the growth of consumers' demand for green products have promoted the transformation and upgrading of the furniture industry. As an important base of China's furniture industry, Jiangxi Nankang Furniture Industry Cluster recently fully implemented the "oil to water" project, replacing traditional oil-based paint with water-based paint, achieving remarkable results. The latest data shows that Nankang water-based paint furniture products exports increased by 120% year-on-year, becoming a hot spot in the industry.

1. Background of Nankang Furniture Industry Cluster "oil to water"

Nankang is one of the largest solid wood furniture manufacturing bases in China, with more than 10,000 furniture companies with an annual output value of over 100 billion yuan. However, the use of traditional oil-based paint not only pollutes the environment, but also limits product exports. With the improvement of global environmental protection standards, Nankang furniture industry urgently needs transformation. In 2023, the local government and enterprises launched the "oil to water" project to comprehensively promote water-based paint technology.

2. Dual-wheel drive of policy support and technological upgrades

Nankang's success in "oil to water" cannot be separated from the dual guarantees of policies and technology. The local government has issued a special subsidy policy, and will give each enterprise a reward of up to 500,000 yuan to enterprises that have completed the "oil to water". At the same time, Nankang Furniture Industry cooperated with universities and research institutions to develop water-based paint formulas that are more suitable for solid wood furniture, solving technical problems such as insufficient hardness and slow drying of traditional water-based paints.

3. The international market responded enthusiastically

Nankang water-based paint furniture quickly opened up the international market with its environmental advantages, especially in high-end markets such as Europe, America, Japan and South Korea. Data shows that in 2023, orders for Nankang Furniture exports to the EU increased by 150%, while the US market increased by 90%. Many international brands have signed long-term cooperation agreements with Nankang Enterprise.

4. Future Outlook: Create a Global Benchmark of Green Furniture

Nankang Furniture Industry plans to achieve a 100% "oil to water" coverage rate within the next three years and further expand overseas markets. At the same time, the local government will build a water-based paint R&D center to promote the formulation of industry standards and strive to become a benchmark for global green furniture manufacturing. This transformation not only enhances the international competitiveness of Nankang Furniture, but also provides a sample for the green upgrade of China's manufacturing industry.

Nankang's practice shows that environmental protection and economic benefits can be paralleled. As global demand for sustainable products grows, "oil to water" may become a key breakthrough in the transformation and upgrading of China's furniture industry.