Abstract
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.
Table of Contents
1. Furniture Market: An Introduction
- 1.1 Value Chain
2. Market Overview
- 2.1 Worldwide Furniture Market
- 2.1.1 Market Value
- 2.1.2 Market Segments
- 2.2 Worldwide Office Furniture Market
- 2.2.1 Exports by Major Countries
- 2.2.2 Imports by Major Countries
- 2.2.3 Market Breakdown by Region
- 2.3 Furniture Market in United States
- 2.3.1 Market Value
- 2.3.2 Market Growth by Product Category
- 2.3.3 Office Furniture Demand
- 2.3.4 Office Furniture Market by Products
- 2.4 Furniture Market in Canada
- 2.4.1 Market Segments
- 2.5 Furniture Market in China
- 2.5.1 Consumption Growth
- 2.5.2 Production Growth
- 2.6 Furniture Market in India
- 2.6.1 Market Segments
- 2.6.2 Market Share
- 2.6.3 Imports
- 2.7 Market Outlook
- 2.7.1 Market Value
- 2.7.2 Demand Growth
3. Competitive Landscape
- 3.1 Major Players Comparison
- 3.2 Office Furniture - Major Players
- 3.3 Household & Institutional Furniture - Market Share
4. Company Profiles
- 4.1 Steelcase
- 4.1.1 Overview
- 4.1.2 Significant Developments
- 4.1.3 Acquisition of Ultra Office Furniture Business
- 4.1.4 Introduction of Clarity(TM) Wood Finish
- 4.2 Herman Miller
- 4.2.1 Overview
- 4.2.2 Business Strategies
- 4.2.3 Expanding Coverage by Acquisitions
- 4.3 HNI Corp
- 4.3.1 Overview
- 4.4 Poltrona Frau SpA
- 4.4.1 Overview
- 4.4.2 Business Strategies
- 4.4.3 Integrated Industrial Platform
- 4.4.4 Innovative Communication Strategy
- 4.4.5 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)
