Worldwide Furniture Market: An Analysis

Worldwide Furniture Market: An Analysis

The worldwide furniture market has grown steadily over the period 2000-2007. In furniture market, residential sector holds the major share of the market, followed by office furniture. North America covers almost half of the market, followed by Europe. Canada is one of the largest exporters in office furniture market.

Rising standard of living is one of the major growth drivers in furniture market as growth in consumer spending rate is increasing at a faster pace. Rising imports have been behind the decline in furniture prices in some regions.

The report analyses worldwide furniture market with a focus on office furniture market. It also analyzes the U.S., India, China and Canadian furniture market. This report throws light on furniture market segments and market share of each region.

The report also profiles the major companies, with a discussion of their key business strategies and significant developments. It also analyzes the market outlook and competitive scenario.

1. Furniture Market: An Introduction

Value Chain

2. Market Overview

2.1 Worldwide Furniture Market

Market Value
Market Segments

2.2 Worldwide Office Furniture Market

Exports by Major Countries
Imports by Major Countries
Market Breakdown by Region

2.3 Furniture Market in United States

Market Value
Market Growth by Product Category
Office Furniture Demand
Office Furniture Market by Products

2.4 Furniture Market in Canada

Market Segments

2.5 Furniture Market in China

Consumption Growth
Production Growth

2.6 Furniture Market in India

Market Segments
Market Share
Imports

2.7 Market Outlook

Market Value
Demand Growth

3. Competitive Landscape

Major Players Comparison
Office Furniture - Major Players
Household & Institutional Furniture - Market Share

4. Company Profiles

4.1 Steelcase

Overview
Significant Developments
Acquisition of Ultra Office Furniture Business
Introduction of Clarity(TM) Wood Finish

4.2 Herman Miller

Overview
Business Strategies
Expanding Coverage by Acquisitions

4.3 HNI Corp

Overview

4.4 Poltrona Frau SpA

Overview
Business Strategies
Integrated Industrial Platform
Innovative Communication Strategy
Extensive Reach in Residential Sector

List of Tables

Worldwide Wooden Office Furniture Exports by Country (2005-07)
Worldwide Wooden Office Furniture Imports by Country (2005-07)
Worldwide Office Furniture Market by Region/Country (2003-07)
Furniture Industry Outlook
US Office Furniture Market – Production & Consumption (2000-07)
US Office Furniture Market – Imports & Exports (2000-07)
Furniture Production Growth by Product Category in US (2001-06)
U.S. Office Furniture Market Forecast (2008-09E)
Major Players Comparison (2007)
Office Furniture Manufacturing – Cost Breakup (2007)
Household/Institutional Furniture Manufacturing – Cost Breakup (2007)

List of Charts

Furniture Industry Value Chain (Organized Sector)
Worldwide Furniture Market Segments (2006)
Worldwide Furniture Market Value (2002-06)
Worldwide Home Furnishing Market Value (2002-06)
Worldwide Home Furnishing Market by Region (2006)
U.S. Office Furniture Shipments by Type (2006)
US Office Furniture Demand (2003-07)
Canadian Furniture Market by Segments (2006)
Furniture Consumption in China (2002-06)
Furniture Production in China (2002-06)
Home Furniture Industry Growth in India (2005/10E)
Home Furniture Market Segments in India (2006)
Furniture Imports to India (2002-06)
Market Share - Indian Furniture Market (2006)
Furniture Production by Value (2005-09E)
Forecasted Furniture Demand in China (2005-09E)
Office Furniture – Market Share (2006)
Household & Institutional Furniture - US Market Share (2006)
Steelcase - Revenue Growth (2004-08)
Herman Miller - Revenue Growth (2003-07)
HNI Corp - Revenue Growth (2005-07)
Poltrona Frau - Market Shares by Region (2006)