Arapongas


Arapongas, which is located in the north of Paraná, has 126.510 inhabitants [2022], and a perfect motorway integration. It is close to the best regional centers and was born with a talent for the furniture industry. There are about 313 furniture companies in the city which creates 12.393 direct and indirect jobs and generates R$ 550 million a year. Concerning the fees collected in the city, 64,75% comes from the furniture industry and represents the most important economical support of Arapongas.

Of the furniture produced in Arapongas, 95% is sold on the domestic market, due to the cost of the products, which are adjusted within the Brazilian reality. A total of 14% are destined for export, being for the countries of Mercosur, North America, Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa. Today, the Furniture Industry in Northern Paraná represents 7.4% of the sector's national revenue.

SIMA's territorial base comprises 41 municipalities, totaling 919 furniture industries, employing 19,297 employees directly.
For more information, visit the site of the city:
www.arapongas.pr.gov.br