Textiles and leather coverings for the European furniture market

Furniture | Upholstered furniture | September 2010

September 2010, I Ed. , 152 pages
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Language: English

Report code: EU.19
Publisher: CSIL
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The Report offers a comprehensive picture of the demand of soft coverings (textiles, simulated leather, leather) in 20 European countries, providing trends on quantitative demand, by price range and kind of product, key customers and key suppliers.

Covering segments analysed: fabrics (vegetable, animal, artificial, synthetic, printed, plain, jacquard, coated), simulated leather (low, middle and upper end), leather

Countries considered: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden (Northern Europe); Belgium, France, United Kingdom (Western Europe); Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland (Central Europe); Italy, Portugal, Spain (Southern Europe); Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia (East Europe); Turkey

The report is based on 100 direct interviews with upholstered furniture, textile and leather manufacturers, field and desk research, detailed trade statistics.

Selected companies

Adoksan, Alcantara, Alhambra, Algemene, Annabel, Antecuir, Ariadna, Ashley Wild, B&T Textilia, Baumann Dekor, Beatrix, Bohm, Boyteks, Chateau D’Ax, Com.4, Comersan, Christianapol, Conjugi Eger, Crevin, Dauphin, De Sede, Delius, DFS Furniture, De Porteere, Dina/Vanelli, Dino Zoli, Drapilux, Eijffinger, Ekornes, Enkev, Enzo degli Angiuoni, Fiorete, Fiscagomma, Flexitex, Flokser, Froca, Gustav Gerster, HÅG, Haugen, Hield Brothers, Himolla, Imatex, Interasa, JMT Leather, Kanizsa, Kinnarps, Koinor, Lenzing, Libeco, Limonta, Margo Selby, Marimekko, Moon, Muguet, Müller Zell, Munzert, Natuzzi, Neutex, Plastibert, Ragolle, Roche Bobois, Rolf Benz, Roset, Schellens, Seba, Steelcase, Steinhoff, Stieger, TADL, Textor, TMG, Trevira , Vanoutryve, Vidal y Sanz, Viganò, Vitra, Weco, Willi Schillig, Yebane

Abstract of Table of Contents

1. SURVEY ON THE WORLD MARKET FOR SOFT COVERINGS

  • World consumption of soft coverings 2009. Overview
  • World consumption of soft coverings in the upholstered furniture segment and in the office seating segment
  • Ten major consumer countries of soft coverings for upholstered furniture and for office seating

2. EUROPEAN MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS AND FURNITURE SECTOR TRENDS
Macroeconomic indicators, 2006-2011, Total furniture production and Upholstered furniture production 2001-2009 for the following countries:

  • Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK

2.7 An overview on furniture industry and the soft coverings sector in the rest of the world.
Furniture sector 2001-2009, Upholstered furniture sector 2001-2009 and Consumption of soft coverings 2009 for:

  • Asia, America, Africa, Middle East

3. DEMAND OF SOFT COVERINGS IN EUROPE: RECENT TRENDS AND 2009 QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATE

  • Europe. Estimated consumption of soft coverings, textile coverings and leather soft covering
  • Europe. Breakdown of soft coverings consumption by price range

Consumption of soft coverings, Breakdown of soft coverings consumption by covering material, Breakdown of textile coverings consumption by price range, Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by price range in:

  • Northern Europe, Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Turkey
  • Europe. Breakdown of fabric consumption consumption by fiber

3.7 Consumption characteristics

  • Europe. Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by fiber in a sample of companies
  • Europe. Breakdown of fabric consumption by type
  • Europe. Breakdown of fabric consumption by type in a sample of companies
  • Europe. Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by type

3.8 Key customers in the upholstered furniture segment

  • Europe. Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by type in a sample of companies
  • Europe. 20 Major European upholstered furniture manufacturers.

3.9 Key customers: some selected players in the upholstered furniture segment in the rest of the world

  • Extra-Europe. 20 Major Extra-European upholstered furniture manufacturers

3.10 Key customers in office seating segment

  • Europe. 20 Major Office seating manufacturers

3.11 Key customers: some selected players in the contract seating segment in Europe

  • Europe. 20 Major commercial seating manufacturers.

4. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND PURCHASING PROCESS
4.1 Soft covering distribution system

  • Europe. Breakdown of soft coverings production by distribution channel. Percentage values
  • Main distribution channels in a sample of companies

4.2 Soft covering purchasing process

  • Europe. Breakdown of soft coverings by segment, 2009. Percentages
  • Europe. Key figures for contract projects
  • 50 leading studios of architecture acting as “decision makers”

5. MAIN EUROPEAN SUPPLIERS OF SOFT COVERINGS
5.1 Geographical distribution of the operators
5.2. Price range
5.3 Short profiles of some leading operators

6. SECTOR FAIRS AND MAGAZINES
6.1. Fairs and attendance

APPENDIX 1. EUROPEAN SUPPLIERS OF SOFT COVERINGS

APPENDIX 2. EUROPEAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE COMPANIES

APPENDIX 3. EUROPEAN SEATING MANUFACTURERS

APPENDIX 4. EXTRA EUROPEAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE COMPANIES

The Report offers a comprehensive picture of the demand of soft coverings (textiles, simulated leather, leather) in 20 European countries, providing trends on quantitative demand, by price range and kind of product, key customers and key suppliers.

Covering segments analysed: fabrics (vegetable, animal, artificial, synthetic, printed, plain, jacquard, coated), simulated leather (low, middle and upper end), leather

Countries considered: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden (Northern Europe); Belgium, France, United Kingdom (Western Europe); Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland (Central Europe); Italy, Portugal, Spain (Southern Europe); Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia (East Europe); Turkey

The report is based on 100 direct interviews with upholstered furniture, textile and leather manufacturers, field and desk research, detailed trade statistics.

Selected companies

Adoksan, Alcantara, Alhambra, Algemene, Annabel, Antecuir, Ariadna, Ashley Wild, B&T Textilia, Baumann Dekor, Beatrix, Bohm, Boyteks, Chateau D’Ax, Com.4, Comersan, Christianapol, Conjugi Eger, Crevin, Dauphin, De Sede, Delius, DFS Furniture, De Porteere, Dina/Vanelli, Dino Zoli, Drapilux, Eijffinger, Ekornes, Enkev, Enzo degli Angiuoni, Fiorete, Fiscagomma, Flexitex, Flokser, Froca, Gustav Gerster, HÅG, Haugen, Hield Brothers, Himolla, Imatex, Interasa, JMT Leather, Kanizsa, Kinnarps, Koinor, Lenzing, Libeco, Limonta, Margo Selby, Marimekko, Moon, Muguet, Müller Zell, Munzert, Natuzzi, Neutex, Plastibert, Ragolle, Roche Bobois, Rolf Benz, Roset, Schellens, Seba, Steelcase, Steinhoff, Stieger, TADL, Textor, TMG, Trevira , Vanoutryve, Vidal y Sanz, Viganò, Vitra, Weco, Willi Schillig, Yebane

Abstract of Table of Contents

1. SURVEY ON THE WORLD MARKET FOR SOFT COVERINGS

  • World consumption of soft coverings 2009. Overview
  • World consumption of soft coverings in the upholstered furniture segment and in the office seating segment
  • Ten major consumer countries of soft coverings for upholstered furniture and for office seating

2. EUROPEAN MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS AND FURNITURE SECTOR TRENDS
Macroeconomic indicators, 2006-2011, Total furniture production and Upholstered furniture production 2001-2009 for the following countries:

  • Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK

2.7 An overview on furniture industry and the soft coverings sector in the rest of the world.
Furniture sector 2001-2009, Upholstered furniture sector 2001-2009 and Consumption of soft coverings 2009 for:

  • Asia, America, Africa, Middle East

3. DEMAND OF SOFT COVERINGS IN EUROPE: RECENT TRENDS AND 2009 QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATE

  • Europe. Estimated consumption of soft coverings, textile coverings and leather soft covering
  • Europe. Breakdown of soft coverings consumption by price range

Consumption of soft coverings, Breakdown of soft coverings consumption by covering material, Breakdown of textile coverings consumption by price range, Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by price range in:

  • Northern Europe, Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, Turkey
  • Europe. Breakdown of fabric consumption consumption by fiber

3.7 Consumption characteristics

  • Europe. Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by fiber in a sample of companies
  • Europe. Breakdown of fabric consumption by type
  • Europe. Breakdown of fabric consumption by type in a sample of companies
  • Europe. Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by type

3.8 Key customers in the upholstered furniture segment

  • Europe. Breakdown of leather coverings consumption by type in a sample of companies
  • Europe. 20 Major European upholstered furniture manufacturers.

3.9 Key customers: some selected players in the upholstered furniture segment in the rest of the world

  • Extra-Europe. 20 Major Extra-European upholstered furniture manufacturers

3.10 Key customers in office seating segment

  • Europe. 20 Major Office seating manufacturers

3.11 Key customers: some selected players in the contract seating segment in Europe

  • Europe. 20 Major commercial seating manufacturers.

4. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND PURCHASING PROCESS
4.1 Soft covering distribution system

  • Europe. Breakdown of soft coverings production by distribution channel. Percentage values
  • Main distribution channels in a sample of companies

4.2 Soft covering purchasing process

  • Europe. Breakdown of soft coverings by segment, 2009. Percentages
  • Europe. Key figures for contract projects
  • 50 leading studios of architecture acting as “decision makers”

5. MAIN EUROPEAN SUPPLIERS OF SOFT COVERINGS
5.1 Geographical distribution of the operators
5.2. Price range
5.3 Short profiles of some leading operators

6. SECTOR FAIRS AND MAGAZINES
6.1. Fairs and attendance

APPENDIX 1. EUROPEAN SUPPLIERS OF SOFT COVERINGS

APPENDIX 2. EUROPEAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE COMPANIES

APPENDIX 3. EUROPEAN SEATING MANUFACTURERS

APPENDIX 4. EXTRA EUROPEAN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE COMPANIES

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