Furniture and Fixtures: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 258 pages | ID: F2480005DBCEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on Furniture and Fixtures provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

The report offers a bird’s eye view of the furniture industry, highlighting the fundamentals underlying the industry’s growth and actionable insights into major categories of Furniture and Fixtures i.e. living room furniture, bedroom furniture, kitchen furniture, dining room furniture, bathroom furniture, garden furniture, and office furniture.

The report is annotated with information rich tables carrying statistical relevance to both historic as well as current market landscape.

Markets briefly abstracted to offer the reader a prelude to regional level dynamics include the US, Canada, Japan, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, China, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico, among others.

The reader stands to gain macro-level insights into recent industry activities such as new product launches, mergers & acquisitions and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments.

Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1330 companies worldwide.

Contents

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Furniture Industry: Facts in Perspective
Luxury Furniture Industry Target Emerging Markets
Innovative Furniture Products for All Age Groups
Key Global Statistics:

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Furniture and Fixtures by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 2. World 5-Year Perspective for Furniture and Fixtures Market by Geographic Region: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan) and Latin American Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Table 3. World Market for Household Furniture and Fixtures (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment - Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, and Garden Furniture

Production

Table 4. World Furniture Production by Country (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Value for China, US, Italy, Germany, Japan, France, and Others

Segmental Overview
Living Room Furniture
Latest Trends in Living Room Furniture
Bedroom Furniture
Market Overview
Market Trends
Manufacturers Combine Wood and Metal to Design Modern Bedroom Furniture
Black & White: the Timeless Combination
Infant Furniture: The First Market Expected to Recover Post Slowdown
Hospitality Industry Emerges to be a Key Consumer Group for Luxury Bedding Products
Bedding Colors and Patterns Play Important Role in Attracting Sales
Now, Luxury Beds for Wealthy Owners’ Pets
Kitchen Furniture
Market Overview
Kitchen Backsplashes: From Functional to Feel Good
Key Statistics:

Table 5. World Kitchen Furniture and Fixtures Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region

Dining Room Furniture
Dining Room Furniture Offered in Exotic Designs
Key Statistics:

Table 6. World Dining Room Furniture and Fixtures Market by Geographic Region (2011) – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets

Bathroom Furniture
Bathrooms Are The Place For Coordinated & Elegant Fixtures
Key Statistics:

Table 7. World Bathroom Furniture and Fixtures Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region

Garden Furniture
Market Overview
Raw Materials
Office Furniture
Manufacturers Offer Ergonomic Furniture Designs for Cozy Work Environment
Office Furniture Industry Develops Unique Sustainability Standards

2.MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES

Going Natural - The Latest Fad
Cocooning Lifestyle to Kindle Furniture Industry
Consumers’ Tastes Shift Towards Casual Luxury Lifestyle
Alternatives on the Rise
Entertainment Furniture Market Shows Growth Potential
Going Green!
Multi Functional Designs Dominate Contemporary Furniture
Global Lighting Fixtures Market: A Bright Future
Growing Significance of e-Commerce
Recycled Office Furniture: A New Lease of Life to Worn Out Furniture
Furniture Renting: The Smarter Way Out
Baby Furniture: Innovation is the Name of the Game
Mitigating the Threat of Second Hand Products
Infant Furniture & Mobility Products: A Necessity
Challenges to Market
Negative Publicity Over Formaldehyde Emissions Puts the Market into a Tizzy

3.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

4.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/ INNOVATIONS

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.THE UNITED STATES

Impact of Recession
Key Market Trends
Changing Consumer Behavior
Working-from-Home Lifestyle Drives Growth for Innovative Furniture
High Costs Compel Manufacturers to Shift Production Base to Asia
Industry Players

Table 8. Leading Furniture Makers in the United States (2010): Sales in US$ Billions for Steelcase, Ashley, Masco, Herman Miller, Andersen, Haworth, HNI, and Others

Segmental Overview
Residential Furniture Market
Factors Influencing Growth
Office Furniture Market
Market Overview

Table 9. US Office Furniture Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production by Product Category

Children/Juvenile Furniture Market
Kids Furniture Brings Relief to the Ailing Furniture Market
Demographic Factors
Key Market Trends
Urban Parents: A Primer Driver
Product Features: A Bait to Catch Young Mothers
Cheaper Products On the Roll
Design Craze Gets Underway
Competitive Scenario
A Peek into What the Manufacturers Are Upto…
Key Distribution Channels
Furniture Stores
Lifestyle Furniture Outlets
Discount Department Stores
Kids Specialists
Other Channels

Table 10. Leading Furniture Retail Companies in the US (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Outlets

Outdoor Furniture
Garden Furniture Market
Key Market Trends
Outdoor Living & Entertainment: A Leisure Trend of National Proportions
Rediscovering the Great American Backyard
Garden Décor Market – Rejuvenating the Classy Look
Outdoor Living: An Evolutionary Trend in Lawn and Garden Retailing
Shift Towards Economical, Value Added Products
Aging Population Represents Key Demographic
Where’s the Competition?
Changing Styles of Modern Living Extend Cues to Where the Market is Heading
Elegant Outdoor Furniture Moves In & Indoor Furniture Moves Out
Export-Import Statistics

Table 11. US Wood Furniture Imports (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Country of Origin - China, Vietnam, Canada, Malaysia, Mexico, Indonesia, and Others

Table 12. US Furniture Exports by Destination Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for Canada, Mexico, Japan, UK, China, Saudi Arabia, and Others

Table 13. US Furniture Imports by Country of Origin (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for China, Canada, Vietnam, Mexico, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Others

2.CANADA

Market Overview
Demographics
Growth Drivers
Key Challenges
Office Furniture Market
Export –Import Statistics

Table 14. Canadian Furniture Exports by Destination Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for US, UK, China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Mexico, Bermuda, and Others

Table 15. Canadian Furniture Imports by Country of Origin (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for China, US, Vietnam, Malaysia, Italy, Poland, Taiwan, and Others

3.JAPAN

The SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Furniture Market
Product Features
Distribution Channels
End User Analysis
Kitchen Furniture Market
Domestic Production
Product Requirements
End-Users
Fixtures Market
Garden Furniture Market
Export-Import Statistics

Table 16. Japanese Furniture Exports by Item (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for Metal Furniture, Wooden Furniture, and Others

Table 17. Japanese Furniture Exports by Destination Country (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for China, US, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Germany, and Others

Table 18. Japanese Furniture Imports by Item (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for Wooden Furniture, Metal Furniture, and Others

Table 19. Japanese Furniture Imports by Country of Origin (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Others

4.EUROPE

Market Overview
Increasing Importance of CAD and 3D Technologies
Capitalizing on Environment Friendly Designs
Strong Economic Tie-Ups
European Market Perspective

Table 20. Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Furniture and Fixtures by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 21. Europe 5-Year Perspective for Furniture and Fixtures Market by Geographic Region: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011 & 2015

Table 22. EU Furniture Market by Country (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Domestic Production for Italy, Germany, Spain, France, UK, Poland, and Others

Table 23. EU Furniture Market by Product (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Value for Kitchen, Upholstered, Bedroom, Dining & Living, Non-Upholstered, and Others

Environmental and Legal Issues
Health and Safety Guidelines for EU Furniture Sector
Impact of EU Environmental Directives on the Furniture Industry
Export &Import Scenario

Table 24. Leading Suppliers in the EU-27 Furniture Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value for China, Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Others

Distribution System
Segmental Overview
Office Furniture
Home Office Furniture
Kitchen Furniture
Upholstered Furniture

4A.CZECH REPUBLIC

Overview

4B.DENMARK

Overview

Table 25. Furniture Market in Denmark (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production by Product Segment

Table 26. Furniture Exports in Denmark (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value for Norway, Germany, Sweden, France, UK, Netherlands, US, and Others

4C.FRANCE

Market Overview
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture
Office Furniture

Table 27. French Furniture Imports by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Exporting Region – Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Others

Table 28. Leading Manufacturers in the French Furniture Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Ikea, Conforama, But, and Others

4D.GERMANY

Market Overview
Distribution System

Table 29. German Furniture Market by Distribution Channel (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales

Office Furniture Market
Garden Furniture Market
Role of Malaysian Exporters
Competitive Dynamics
Regulatory Environment
Export-Import Statistics

Table 30. German Furniture Imports by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Exporting Region – Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Others

4E.ITALY

Market Overview

4F.NORWAY

Market Overview

4G.POLAND

Market Overview
Distribution Channels

4H.RUSSIA

Market Overview
Distribution

4I.SWEDEN

Market Overview

4J.SWITZERLAND

Market Overview

4K.THE NETHERLANDS

Market Overview

4L.UKRAINE

Market Overview

4M.UNITED KINGDOM

Market Overview
Segmental Overview
Household Furniture Market
Kitchen Furniture Market
Upholstered Furniture Market
Bedroom Furniture Market
Beddings Market
Office Furniture Market
Garden Furniture
Export-Import Statistics

Table 31. UK Furniture Imports by Region (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Exporting Region – Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Others

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

Asian Products Go International
Asia Garners a Huge Chunk of US Imports

Table 32. US Imports of Outdoor Furniture (2001, 2006 & 2011): Imports in US$ Million and Share of Asia-Pacific Region in US Imports

5A.AUSTRALIA

Market Overview
Garden Products Market

5B.CHINA

Market Overview
China - No Longer a Preferred Manufacturing Hub
Overseas Furniture Companies Take Over Market Share
Export Market
Segmental Overview
Dining Room Furniture Market Continues to Escalate
Kitchen and Bathroom Furniture Market
Factors Contributing to the Growth of Furniture Sector
Housing Sector Reforms
Redecoration
Changing Concepts
Demographic & Income Factors
High Income Bracket
Medium Income Bracket
Marriageable Segment
Children’s Segment
Senior Citizens

5C.HONG KONG

Market Overview
Distribution Scenario
Environmental Concerns
Market Trends

5D.INDIA

Market Overview
Residential Furniture Market
Cane Furniture

5E.INDONESIA

Market Overview
Market Restraints
Raw Materials Prices Rally Due to Severe Shortages
Smuggling Woes Worsen Indonesian Furniture Market
Key Market Drivers
Industry Embraces Creativity to Stay Afloat
High Demand for Classic Furniture

5F.KOREA

Market Overview
Competitive Scenario
Import Requirements
Distribution System

5G.MALAYSIA

Market Overview
An Export Hub
Market Share Statistics:

Table 33. Malaysian Furniture Export Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Sales by Region - US, Japan, Australia, Britain, Singapore, and Others

5H.NEW ZEALAND

Market Overview
Office Furniture

5I.SINGAPORE

Market Overview

5J.TAIWAN

Market Overview
Metal Furniture
Wooden Furniture

5K.THAILAND

Market Overview
Export Scenario
Steel Furniture Market

5L.THE PHILIPPINES

Market Overview

5M.VIETNAM

Market Overview
Wooden Furniture
Growing Focus on the US Furniture Market

6.MIDDLE EAST

Market Overview

6A.EGYPT

6B.ISRAEL

6C.KUWAIT

6D.SAUDI ARABIA

Royal Demand for Furniture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

6E.TURKEY

6F.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Market Overview
End-User Study

7.LATIN AMERICA

7A.ARGENTINA

7B.BRAZIL

Market Overview
Brazil Eyes US Furniture Market
Entry Barriers

Table 34. Brazilian Furniture Market by Region (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Consumption for Southeast, Northeast, South, Midwest, and North

7C.CHILE

7D.MEXICO

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