Furniture & Fixtures

Table of Contents

1. Industry Overview

• Furniture Industry: Facts in Perspective
• US Furniture Demand Weakens, Rest of the World Set to Follow Suit
• Luxury Furniture Industry Target Emerging Markets
• Innovative Furniture Products for All Age Groups
• Retail Store Fitters Anticipate Business Growth
• Key Global Statistics:
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Furniture and Fixtures by Geographic Region - North America, Japan, EMEA, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2004 through 2010
  • Table 2: World Market for Household Furniture and Fixtures (2012F): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment - Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, and Garden Furniture
  • Table 3: World Furniture Exports (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Country - China, Italy, Germany, Poland, United States and Others
• Segmental Overview
  • Living Room Furniture
    • Latest Trends in Living Room Furniture
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 4: Living Room Furniture and Fixtures Market: Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region - Europe, US, Japan, and Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) for the years 2001 through 2007 (In US$ Million)
• 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 Emerge to be 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 (2009): Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region - North America, EMEA, Asia (including Japan), and Latin America (In US$ Billion)
• Dining Room Furniture
  • Dining Room Furniture Offered in Exotic Designs
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Dining Room Furniture and Fixtures by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2003, 2007 & 2012
• Bathroom Furniture
  • Bathrooms Are The Place For Coordinated &Elegant Fixtures
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 7: World Bathroom Furniture and Fixtures Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
• Garden Furniture
  • Market Overview
  • Raw Materials
• Office Furniture
  • Market Outlook
  • Manufacturers Offer Ergonomic Furniture Designs for Cozy Work Environment
  • Office Furniture Industry Develops Unique Sustainability Standards
• Key Global Statistics:
  • Table 8: World Office & Institutional Furniture and Fixtures Market (2003 & 2007): Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia (including Japan), Middle East, and Latin America (In US$ Billion)

2. Market Trends & Issues

• Going Natural - The Latest Fad
• Cocooning Lifestyle to Kindle Furniture Industry
• Consumers' Tastes Have Shifted Towards Casual Luxury Lifestyle
• Alternatives on the Rise
• Entertainment Furniture Market Shows Growth Potential
• Going Green!
• Multi Functional Designs Dominate Contemporary Furniture
• 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. Mergers and Acquisitions

4. Strategic Corporate Developments

5. Product Introductions/Innovations

A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

1. The United States

• Market Overview
• Impact of Recession
• Effect of the Economic Downturn on Furniture Business
• A Historic Perspective
• Key Market Trends
  • Changing Consumer Behavior
  • Retailers Find A Way Out of Slowdown
  • Working-from-Home Lifestyle Drives Growth for Innovative Furniture
  • High Costs Compel Manufacturers to Shift Production Base to Asia
• Industry Players
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 9: Top 25 Furniture Retailers (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales of Key Players
  • Table 10: Furniture Market in the United States (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Furniture Type - Wood, Upholstered, and Metal & Others
• Segmental Overview
  • Residential Furniture Market
    • Factors Influencing Growth
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 11: US Residential Furniture and Beddings Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Segments -Upholstery, Adult & Youth Bedroom, Bedding, Formal & Casual Dining, Other Occasional Furniture, Entertainment Centers, Home Office, Outdoor, Infant Furniture and Others
  • Table 12: US Conventional Bedding Market (2002 & 2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Producers - Sealy Corporation, Simmons Bedding Co., Serta International, Tempur-Pedic International Inc, Select Comfort Corporation, Spring Air Company, and Others
  • Table 13: US Bedding Market (2007): Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Retailers - Select Comfort, Sleepy' s, Mattress Firm, The Sleep Train, Sam' s Club, Macy' s, Inc., Mattress Giant, Ashley Furniture HomeStores, Serta-Exclusive Sleep Shops, Berkshire Hathaway (furniture division), Rooms to Go, Slumberland and American Signature
  • Table 14: US Bedding Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Shipments for Key Producers - Sealy, Serta, Simmons, Tempur-Pedic, Select Comfort, Spring Air, Comfort Solutions, Kingsdown, Therapedic and Others
• Office Furniture Market
  • Market Overview
  • Outlook
  • Distribution Practices
  • Key Statistics:
    • Table 15: US Historic Review for Office Furniture Market with Annual Production Figures in US$ Million for Years 1996 through 2005
    • Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Office Furniture Market with Annual Production Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2012
    • Table 17: US Historic Review for Office Furniture Market with Annual Consumption Figures in US$ Million for Years 1996 through 2006
• 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...
  • Market Share Statistics:
    • Table 18: US Market for Infant Furniture (2006 & 2012P): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by State
    • Table 19: Infant Cribs Market in the United States (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Crib Buying Households by Income
    • Table 20: Infant Cribs Market in the United States (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Crib Purchases by Region
    • Table 21: Infant Cribs Market in the United States (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Retail Sales through Distribution Channels - Discount Department Stores, Babies "R" Us, Furniture Stores, Kids Specialists, Lifestyle Furniture Stores, and Others
  • Key Distribution Channels
    • Furniture Stores
    • Lifestyle Furniture Outlets
    • Discount Department Stores
    • Kids Specialists
    • Other Channels
• Outdoor Furniture
• Garden Furniture Market
  • Key Market Trends
    • Outdoor Living & Entertainment: A Leisure Trend of National Proportions
    • Rediscovering the Great American Backyard
    • Garden Decor 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

2. Canada

• Market Overview
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 22: Canadian Market for Household Furniture and Fixtures (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment - Household Furniture (Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, and Garden Furniture) and Office & Institutional Furniture
  • Demographics
  • Growth Drivers
  • Key Challenges
• Office Furniture Market
• Bedding Market

3. Japan

• The SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) Furniture Market
  • Table 23: Small Office/Home Office Furniture Market in Japan (2000-2005): Sales in US$ Million
  • Product Features
  • Distribution Channels
  • End User Analysis
• Kitchen Furniture Market
  • Domestic Production
  • Product Requirements
  • End-Users
• Fixtures Market
• Garden Furniture Market

4. Europe

• Market Overview
  • Increasing Importance of CAD and 3D Technologies
  • Rise in Automated Production Processes
  • Capitalizing on Environment Friendly Designs
  • Strong Economic Tie-Ups
• A Historic Perspective
  • Table 24: European Furniture Industry (2003): Breakdown of Production Value by Select Country (In Million Euros)
  • Table 25: European Furniture Industry (2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Value by Type of Furniture
  • Table 26: European Furniture Industry (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown by Types of Raw Materials Used in the Furniture Manufacturing
• Demand Forces
• Environmental and Legal Issues
  • Health and Safety Guidelines for EU Furniture Sector
  • Impact of EU Environmental Directives on the Furniture Industry
• Export &Import Scenario
• Key Export-Import Statistics:
  • Table 27: EU-25 Furniture Industry: Breakdown of Imports & Exports for the year 2002 through 2005 (in Million Euros)
  • Table 28: EU Imports of Furniture Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Countries of Origin
  • Table 29: EU Exports of Furniture Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Destination Countries
• Distribution System
  • Table 30: EU Furniture Market (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Type of Furniture Stores
• Segmental Overview
  • Office Furniture
    • Home Office Furniture
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 31: European Office Furniture Market (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Player - Samas, Steelcase, Haworth, Kinnarps, Ahrend, Bene, Virta, Sedus, EFG and Others
• Kitchen Furniture
• Upholstered Furniture
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 32: EU Furniture Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown by Major Segments - Upholstery, Kitchen, Office & Shop Furniture, Bedroom Furniture/Beds, Household Furniture, Beds, Chairs, Garden Furniture and Others

4a. Czech Republic

4b. Denmark

4c. France

• Market Overview
  • Ready-to-Assemble Furniture
  • Office Furniture
    • Table 33: Furniture Production in France (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Shop and Office Furniture, Armchairs, Chairs and Related Products, Bathroom and Kitchen Furniture, Household Furniture, Beds & Bed Frames (inclusive of mattresses), Outdoor Furniture and Others

4d. Germany

• Market Overview
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 34: German Market for Furniture and Fixtures by Product Group/Segment - Household Furniture, and Office & Institutional Furniture Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2007
• Export-Import Scenario
• Distribution System
• Office Furniture Market
• Garden Furniture Market
  • Role of Malaysian Exporters
  • Competitive Dynamics
  • Regulatory Environment

4e. Italy

• Market Overview
  • Table 35: Italian Historic Review for Kitchen Furniture and Fixtures - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005

4f. Norway

4g. Poland

• Market Overview
  • Distribution Channels

4h. Russia

• Market Overview
• Outlook
• Distribution Techniques

4i. Sweden

• Market Overview
  • Table 36: Swedish Furniture Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Office Furniture, Mass Producers, Standard Public Furniture, Bedding, Traditional Home Furniture, Fittings, Sub-contractors and Design Home & Outdoor Furniture

4j. Switzerland

4k. The Netherlands

4l. Ukraine

• Market Overview
  • Table 37: House Furniture Market in Ukraine (2001): Percentage Breakdown by Furniture Type - Kitchen, Upholstered, Bedroom Suite, Drawing Room Suite, and Nursery

4m. United kingdom

• Market Overview
  • Table 38: UK Furniture & Floorcovering Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Segment - Upholstery, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living/Dining, Home Office, and Others
• Competitive Landscape
• Segmental Overview
  • Household Furniture Market
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 39: UK Household Furniture Sales in US$ Million (2003-2006)
• Kitchen Furniture Market
• Upholstered Furniture Market
• Bedroom Furniture Market
• Beddings Market
  • Table 40: UK Beds Market (2005 & 2007): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Segments - Divans, Bedsteads, Mattresses and Others
• Office Furniture Market
  • Challenges to Market
  • Home Office Furniture to Face a Short-Term Downturn
• Garden Furniture

5. Asia-Pacific

• Asian Products Go International

5a. Australia

• Market Overview
• Garden Products Market

5b. China

• Market Overview
• China Is No Longer a Preferred Manufacturing Hub
• Foreign Companies Eye Domestic Furniture Market
• Export Market
  • Fujian Furniture Exports
    • Table 41: Furniture Exports Market in Fujian Province (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Region - US, Europe, Canada, Japan and Others
    • Table 42: Furniture Exports Market in Fujian Province (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Value by Commodity - Wood Furniture, Metal Framework, Metal Furniture, Wooden Framework, and Others
• Role of Government
• 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
• Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement
• Market Trends

5d. India

• Market Overview
• Residential Furniture Market
• Cane Furniture
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 43: Furniture Market in India (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Category for Household Sector, Office Furniture, and Hotel Furniture
  • Table 44: Indian Plastic Furniture Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Company - Nilkamal Plastics, Supreme, Cello, Prima, National, VIP, Regal, Polyset, and Other Regional players

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
  • Governmental Initiatives

5f. Korea

• Market Overview
  • Table 45: Furniture Market in Korea (2002-2004): Key Statistics (In US$ Million)
• Competitive Scenario
• Import Requirements
• Distribution System

5g. Malaysia

• Market Overview
  • An Export Hub
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 46: Malaysian Furniture Export Market (2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Sales by Region - US, Japan, Australia, Britain, Singapore, and Others
  • Table 47: Malaysian Furniture Export Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Export Sales by Region - US, Britain, Japan, China (including Hong Kong), Canada 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
• Future Prospects
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 48: Furniture Market in Thailand (2003): Exports (in US$ Million) by Country - USA, Japan, UK, Canada, and Australia
  • Table 49: Furniture Market in Thailand (2003): Exports (in US$ Million) by Category - Wooden, Parts, Metal, Mattress Structures, and Others

5l. The Philippines

• Market Overview
  • Export Scenario
  • Tourism Department to Brace Furniture Sector
• Market Share Statistics:
  • Table 50: Furniture Market in the Philippines (2003): Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Country - USA, Japan, United Kingdom, Australia, France, Saudi Arabia and Others

5m. Vietnam

• Market Overview
  • Wooden Furniture
  • Growing Focus on the US Furniture Market

6. Middle East

• Market Overview
• Key Statistics:
  • Table 51: Middle East Historic Review for Household Furniture and Fixtures by Product Segment - Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Dining Room Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, and Garden Furniture Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2002 through 2006

6a. Egypt

6b. Iran

• Market Overview
  • Table 52: Iranian Furniture Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country - Turkey, UAE, China, and Others
  • Table 53: Iranian Solid Wood Imports (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Import Value by Key Country - Russia, Azerbaijan, UAE, and Others

6c. Israel

6d. Kuwait

6e. Saudi Arabia

6f. Turkey

6g. United Arab Emirates

• Market Overview
• End-User Study

7. Latin America

7a. Argentina

7b. Brazil

• Market Overview
  • Brazil Eyes US Furniture Market
  • Brazil Furniture Industry Focuses on the Arab Market
  • End-Use Market Analysis

7c. Chile

7d. Mexico

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