Abstract
Summary: a brief statement of the content of the report The furniture industry
in Mexico offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Mexico,
providing trends in furniture production and consumption, furniture imports
and exports. Factors determining the demand for furniture are examined, as
well as furniture distribution and furniture supply structure.
Mexican furniture production is broken down by sector (kitchen, office and
other furniture), by State and by firm size. The Report also analyses the role
of the Maquiladora industry in the country.
The Report considers the factors driving the Mexican furniture consumption.
Consumer prices, consumer' s confidence index, private consumption expenditure
are analysed. Figures about demand indicators (population, demographic
rates...) are available. Information about the housing and construction
sectors are also provided.
The analysis of furniture distribution channels covers: large non-specialised
retailers, specialised retailers and furniture manufacturers' shops.
Information about local magazines and fairs are also available.
Mexican furniture exports and imports are broken down by country and product
(office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, non-upholstered
furniture, bedroom furniture, seats parts, parts of furniture).
The wood and forestry sector is also considered: production, imports, exports
and consumption data are provided for the main semi-finished wood products
(sawnwood; wood-based panels), as well as investments in the wood processing
industry. Woodworking machinery imports from the main partner countries are
included.
For 23 selected leading companies a profile with contacts, main activity and
other details (brands, sales, employees, exports, certification, if available)
is given.
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