# Crisis in the French furniture industry: profession proposes emergency plan > On November 3, 2026, French furniture manufacturers warn of threats facing their sector from Chinese imports and propose measures to defend 'made in France'. On November 4, employers and unions in the sector unveil a ten-proposal emergency plan aimed at reviving consumption, restoring competitiveness and ensuring fair competition. On November 5, manufacturers and their employees present ten measures after claiming 2,500 jobs lost in three years, including unlocking the PEL for the purchase of new furniture and support for arts and crafts. The same day, the Maison de la literie reports 108 million euros in turnover and 15 store openings in France this year, bucking the sector's difficulties. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events nationwide, followed from 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 4 articles from 3 sources (economy); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 20:00. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 3 November 2026 at 18:00 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 20:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/310-crisis-in-the-french-furniture-industry-profession-proposes-emergency-plan ## Reported figures - 108 millions d’euros ## Timeline (4 events) ### 3 November 2026 — [The French furniture industry is concerned about competition from Chinese imports](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8650-the-french-furniture-industry-is-concerned-about-competition-from-chinese.md) Well-established in rural areas, French furniture manufacturers are sounding the alarm on the threats facing their sector in the face of Chinese imports and putting forward proposals to defend "made in France". 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [Ameublement : patronat et syndicats réclament un plan d'urgence pour la filière](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9415-ameublement-patronat-et-syndicats-reclament-un-plan-d-urgence-pour-la-filiere.md) Face à l'aggravation de la crise de la fabrication française de meubles, les acteurs de la filière dévoilent un plan de 10 propositions. Il vise à relancer la consommation, restaurer la compétitivité et garantir une concurrence loyale. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 5 November 2026 — [Ameublement : la filière propose dix mesures après 2 500 emplois perdus en trois ans](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10617-ameublement-la-filiere-propose-dix-mesures-apres-2-500-emplois-perdus-en-trois.md) Les fabricants de meubles français et leurs salariés formulent dix propositions pour relancer la filière, dont le déblocage du PEL pour l'achat de meubles neufs et le soutien aux métiers d'art. La filière revendique 2 500 emplois perdus en trois ans. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 5 November 2026 — [Maison de la literie poursuit sa croissance dans un secteur de l'ameublement en crise](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10740-maison-de-la-literie-poursuit-sa-croissance-dans-un-secteur-de-l-ameublement-en.md) La Maison de la literie affiche 108 millions d'euros de chiffre d'affaires et a ouvert 15 boutiques en France cette année, à contre-courant des difficultés de la filière ameublement. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Crisis in the French furniture industry: profession proposes emergency plan”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/310-crisis-in-the-french-furniture-industry-profession-proposes-emergency-plan Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology