Furniture retailing in France

Description

France is the third largest Western European market, providing about 15% of WE demand, and the third importer, absorbing 15% of WE imports. France is an open market, with imported home furniture satisfying 58% of domestic demand. China accounts for about one fifth of French furniture imports, followed by Italy, Germany and Belgium. During the last six years the share of furniture distributed by specialist retailers has increased slightly. However, within this category a massive change occurred, in that the large-scale retailers increased their share to the detriment of the small independent retailers. The market is characterised by an increase in the level of concentration due to the good performances and acquisitions of giants such as IKEA and Conforama.

This report on the home furniture retail industry in France includes:

• Macroeconomic indicators with information on the French economy;
• Historic and average trends and value of home furniture consumption at retail prices, 2011-2017;
• Analysis of home furniture imports by segment (upholstered furniture, non-upholstered seats, kitchen furniture, dining and living room furniture, bedroom furniture, mattresses). Value of furniture imports between 2011 and 2016 and imports penetration ratio by segment 2011-2016. The main countries of origin of furniture imports into France;
• Home furniture sales by distribution channel (large-scale specialist distribution, small independent retailers, non-specialist furniture distribution);
• Furniture retailers: profiles of 36 retailers including sales performances; and other furniture retailers operating in France with their product specialisation and number of stores;
• Business Profile: forecasts, demand determinants and market opportunities in France;

 Also available for the European Union as a whole, Furniture distribution in Europe, which offers a comparative analysis of home furniture distribution in 13 European countries (Austria, Belgium-Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) providing trends in home furniture consumption, market shares of distribution channels, retail formats and home furniture imports with short company profiles of the leading retailers.

Abstract of Table of Contents

THE FURNITURE DISTRIBUTION IN FRANCE

Home furniture market and performance

- Home furniture consumption at retail price

- Home furniture imports

- Furniture prices

- Consumption by segments (Kitchen furniture, Upholstered furniture, Bedroom furniture, Furniture for dining and living rooms, Mattresses, Non-Upholstered seats)

Home furniture distribution channels

- Furniture distribution channels (furniture chains, franchises, buying groups; independent furniture retailers; non-specialist distributors (department stores, multi-stores, hypermarkets, DIY, mail order); direct sales and craftsmen)

Leading furniture retailers

Forecasts, demand determinants and market opportunities

Home furniture imports

Selected companies mentioned:

Alinéa, Cuisines Schmidt, Habitat France, Ixina, Maison de la Literie, Monsieur Meuble