Abstract
This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in China
and Hong Kong, providing trends in furniture production and consumption,
furniture imports and exports, prices. Factors determining the demand for
furniture are examined, as well as furniture distribution and furniture supply
structure.
Chinese furniture production, consumption, imports, exports are broken down by
product (upholstered furniture, bedrooms, kitchen furniture, other household
furniture),
The Chinese furniture supply structure is analysed, with data on employment
and major furniture production poles. Short profiles are provided for the main
Chinese furniture manufacturers of office furniture and household furniture
(upholstery, bedrooms, kitchens) with turnover, employees, market shares,
product mix.
The analysis of furniture distribution channels covers: department stores,
large specialist outlets, specialty stores, franchising, direct sales. The
report also provides a profile of the Chinese consumer and an analysis of
furniture retail prices for both household furniture (upholstery, bathroom
furniture, dining rooms, bedding, kitchens) and office furniture.
Chinese and Hong Kong furniture imports and exports are broken down by country
and product (office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture,
non-upholstered seats, bedroom furniture, seats parts and parts of furniture).
The wood and forestry sector is also considered: imports and exports data are
provided for the main semi-finished wood products (sawnwood; wood-based
panels: plywood, veneer sheets, particle board panels, fibreboard panels,
MDF). Woodworking machinery imports and exports from the main partner
countries are included.
Among the considered products: office furniture, home furniture (household
furniture), kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture (sofas and armchairs),
non-upholstered seats, bedroom furniture (wardrobes, beds), children' s rooms
furniture, dining room furniture, living room furniture, bathroom furniture,
seats parts, parts of furniture, sawnwood, wood-based panels, plywood, veneer
sheets, particle board panels, fibreboard panels, MDF (medium density
fibreboard), woodworking machinery.