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Furniture Market Reports

The furniture industry in the European Union, volume 1 (European Union 15 + Norway and Switzerland)

A comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in 17 Western European countries, with trends in furniture production and consumption, furniture imports and exports, prices. For each country data on furniture production and consumption are broken down by product: office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, other furniture. Company profiles are provided for the main furniture manufacturers with turnover, production plants and employees, product mix. For each country furniture imports and exports are broken down by country and product. 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).

The furniture industry in the European Union, volume 2 (EU enlargement countries + Croatia, Serbia, Turkey)

This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Central and Eastern Europe, providing trends in furniture production, furniture consumption, furniture imports and exports in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Turkey. Factors determining the demand for furniture are examined, as well as furniture distribution and furniture supply structure. For each country the furniture production and consumption are broken down by product: office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, other furniture. Short profiles are provided for the main furniture manufacturers and distributors. 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). Woodworking machinery imports and exports from the main partner countries are available for most of the considered countries.

The furniture industry in Russia

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. Russian furniture production is broken down by segment and by federal district. A profile of the Russian furniture consumer is outlined. The analysis of furniture distribution channels covers: large specialist shopping centres, network of retailers, independent retail outlets, Soviet-style furniture shops, furniture corner, furniture fairs (bazaars). 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: plywood, veneer sheets, particle board panels, fibreboard panels, MDF), as well as investments in the wood processing industry. Woodworking machinery imports from the main partner countries are included.

The furniture industry in Ukraine

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. Short profiles are provided for the leading furniture company. The wood and forestry sector is also considered: production, imports, exports and consumption data are provided for the main semi-finished wood products (sawn wood; wood-based panels). Woodworking machinery imports from the main partner countries are included.

Furniture distribution in Europe

A comparative analysis of home furniture distribution in Western Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom), providing trends in home furniture consumption, distribution channels' market shares, furniture imports. For each country, home furniture consumption is broken down by distribution channel. The analysis of furniture distribution by product covers: upholstered furniture, kitchen furniture. Short profiles of major home furniture distributors with analysis of sales performance are also available.

The contract furniture and furnishings market in Europe

Contract furniture production and consumption, contract imports and exports, contract furniture and furnishings prices, distribution channels. The European production and consumption of contract furniture and furnishings are broken down by country and by segment: hotel furniture, furniture for offices and public bodies, shop furniture, lighting, restaurant and bar furniture, marine furniture. Data on contract furniture prices are available for: hotel bedroom furniture, contract seating, shop furniture, upholstered furniture. Data on selected European producers of contract furniture and contract furnishings are provided, with turnover, market shares, investments, employees, product mix. European imports and exports of contract furniture and furnishings are broken down by outlet market. The analysis of contract furniture distribution covers: direct sales, contract dealers, main contractors, furniture sales outlets, architects and designers.

The European market for bathroom furnishings and wellness

Data on bathroom furniture production and consumption, bathroom furniture imports and exports, bathroom furnishings prices and distribution channels. Breakdown of production and consumption by product type: bathroom furniture, bathroom accessories, wc seats, shower screens, multifunctional shower booths, whirlpools. Reference prices of bathroom furnishings are given by price range and by product type. Data on productive concentration, employment and investments. The analysis of bathroom furniture distribution channels in Europe covers: bathroom specialists, wholesalers, furniture outlets, department stores, DIY stores, mail order, contract.

The European market for beds and mattresses

Trends in bed bases and mattresses production and consumption, bed bases and mattresses imports and exports, distribution channels and product trends. Breakdown of mattresses production by material is available for some countries. For each country imports and exports of both bed bases and mattresses are broken down by country and geographical area. The analisys of distribution channels for beds and mattresses is available for some countries, and covers: bed/mattresses specialists and bedroom furniture stores, furniture retailers and furniture chains, department stores and hypermarkets, DIY, mail order, TV sales. Short profiles of the main beds and mattresses manufacturers are provided. Data on leading sector companies, with turnover and product type, are available for some countries.

The European market for furniture components

Trends in production and consumption of furniture components (including semi-finished wood-based panels) in Western European countries. It also covers imports and exports, prices, investments and distribution channels. Data on European production, consumption, imports and exports of particleboard panels, also considering other wood-based panels (MDF, plywood, fiber board panels, OBS). A complete picture of the main sectors of destination of furniture components is provided: detailed production data are available for office furniture, kitchens and other household furniture, RTA furniture, as well as data on main manufacturers. The European competitive system is analysed, with data on the main furniture components' manufacturers (sales, market shares). Short profiles of the main European manufacturers of furniture components are also available.

The European market for home office furniture

Trends in home office furniture production and consumption in Europe, also covering imports and exports, home office furniture prices, marketing policies, commercial distribution. Home office furniture demand determinants. The European market for SoHo furniture is broken down by: professional home office, flat pack furniture, high tech furniture, reproduction furniture. Size of the market for home office and three year forecasts are also provided. The analysis of home office furniture distribution channels by country covers: independent furniture retailers, buying groups, furniture chains, office discounts, office dealers, mail order and department stores. Facts and figures for the most representative home office furniture companies with sale trends, product mix and main outlet markets.

The European market for kitchen furniture

Trends in kitchen furniture production and consumption, kitchen furniture imports and exports, kitchen furniture prices, kitchen furniture supply and distribution. The value and weight of the built in appliances on the supply and demand of kitchen furniture is also considered. Breakdown of kitchen furniture production by type of kitchen (fitted kitchens, kit or flat pack kitchens), by material with breakdown by cabinet door finishing (wood, veneer, laminated, lacquered, aluminium) and worktop material (synthetics, stone, laminated, tiles, steel, wood) and by price range (upper range, upper to middle, middle and economic range). Trends and data on employment are also provided.

The European market for office furniture

Trends in office furniture production and consumption, office furniture imports and exports, office furniture prices, marketing policies and distribution. Breakdown of office furniture production by type (seating: office seating, visitor seating, contract seating; operative desking: adjustable, not adjustable; executive furniture; filing systems/storage; wall-to-wall units; furniture for reception and communal areas). Trends of office furniture prices by country, and data on productive concentration and employment. List prices of office furniture are provided by price range and product type. A breakdown of European office furniture exports and imports is provided by country and product type (office furniture, office seating), also considering the performance of the main European producers on extra - EU markets (Central-Eastern Europe and Russia, Middle East, Pacific Asia, North America, South America).

The European market for outdoor furniture

This report offers a comprehensive picture of the outdoor furniture industry for ten European countries, providing trends in production and consumption, imports and exports. For each country imports and exports of garden furniture are broken down by country and geographical area. A breakdown of outdoor production by material and by distribution channel is available for selected countries. Short profiles of the main outdoor furniture manufacturers and distributors are provided. Data on leading sector companies, with turnover and product type, are available for selected countries. Addresses of about 400 outdoor furniture manufacturers and distributors are also included.

The European market for RTA furniture

Data on RTA furniture production and consumption, RTA furniture imports and exports, RTA furniture prices and distribution channels. It also considers the share of kit furniture on household furniture supply. Breakdown of RTA furniture production by product (kitchen furniture, bathroom furniture, living room furniture, bedroom furniture, children's room furniture, small office-home office (SoHo) furniture, tables and chairs, occasional furniture) and by material (wood based panels; solid wood; metal, plastic, glass). The European competitive system is examined, with data on the top 50 manufacturers of Ready-To-Assemble furniture (turnover, market shares, RTA share on total furniture turnover).

The European market for upholstered furniture

Trends in upholstered furniture production and consumption in 17 Western European countries. International trade flows, prices, marketing policies, commercial distribution. The European production of upholstered furniture is broken down by covering materials (fabric, microfibre, leather), price range, product type, style and destination. Data on the major household furniture distributors are provided for each country with turnover, market share, number of outlets. Short profiles of the most representative upholstered furniture companies and groups with analysis of sales trends, product mix, employees and main outlet markets are also included.

The European market for upper-end furniture

Data on consumption, production, import, export of the upper end furniture sector in the Western European countries. Sales and market shares of the leading firms in the high end segment are broken down by category: home furniture detailed by bedroom, living room, tables and chairs, occasional furniture, upholstered furniture, kitchen furniture. Reference prices of the major firms. Sales of upper range furniture are analysed by geographical area and country. For each country are available data on import, distribution channels, average sales per outlet and market shares of the analysed manufacturers.

The furniture industry in the EU new member countries

This report evaluates the impact of the European Union enlargement on the furniture sector, considering the ten countries that have become actual members of the European Union on May 2004 (Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary) and the three countries that are candidates for enlargement after 2007 (Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey). The specific study covering the trend of the furniture industry in the past years is followed by an analysis of the business climate of each country: the purpose is to select the main threats and opportunities of each context, together with the strengths and weaknesses of individual economies.

The kitchen furniture market in Central-Eastern Europe

A comprehensive picture of the kitchen furniture sector in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine with trends and forecasts in the kitchen furniture production and consumption, kitchen furniture imports and exports. Basic data is provided for the main kitchen furniture companies for each country with turnover and product information. Distribution channels are also examined and a breakdown by kitchen specialists, outlets, large scale distribution and craftsment is given for selected countries. Kitchen furniture imports and exports are broken down by country and by geographical area.

The upholstered furniture industry in Central-Eastern Europe

Trends in upholstered furniture production, consumption, exports and imports in 11 countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine. The international trade of upholstered furniture is brokendown by country and by geographical area, with data 2001-2006 on exports and imports performances. The report offers information on demand determinants and the distribution system. Short profiles of the major upholstered furniture manufacturers with data on employees, product mix, turnover and share of exports are also included.

Furniture Indicators

Furniture indicators are abstract from market research report World Furniture Outlook 2008 issue November 2007. Statistics on furniture production and consumption, furniture imports and exports. Data are processed by Csil Milano. For each country (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom) furniture basic data are generally structured as follow:

1. furniture sector: furniture production, exports, imports, consumption (1997-2006 trends, country ranking)
2. economic indicators: value and country ranking for: population, area, total GNP, per capita GNP, household consumption expenditure, data at purchasing power parity (total GNP at PPP, per capita GNP at PPP)
3. real growth of furniture consumption: 2007-2008 forecasts
4. exchange rates: domestic currency per US$ and domestic currency per EUR, 1999-2006
5. main furniture trading partners: shares of imports by country of origin, shares of exports by country of destination