Description

This report provides trends in furniture production and furniture consumption in New Zealand. Imports and exports of furniture are analysed as well as furniture distribution systems and furniture prices. Data on furniture producers and distributors are provided.

Furniture production is broken down by product (home furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, office furniture, other furniture). Data on the most representative furniture manufacturers in New Zealand include: turnover, segment of activity. A profile of the local furniture consumer is outlined.

Furniture exports and imports are broken down by country and product (office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, bedroom and living room furniture, non-upholstered seats, seats parts, other furniture, furniture parts).

The wood and forestry industry is also considered: consumption, production and import-export data are provided for the main semi-finished wood products (sawnwood, wood-based panels, plywood, veneer sheets, particle board panels, fibreboard panels, MDF).

Addresses of about 150 companies mentioned in the report are also included.

Among the considered products: office furniture, contract furniture, household furniture, home furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, outdoor furniture, garden furniture, lounge, non-upholstered seats, seating, seats parts, furniture parts, metal furniture, wooden furniture, sawnwood, wood-based panels, plywood, veneer sheets, particle board panels, fibreboard panels, MDF (medium density fibreboard), wood working machinery.

Abstract of Table of Contents

New Zealand: furniture industry summary

Furniture production, consumption, imports, exports, 1996-2004

Economic indicators, furniture consumption forecasts, main furniture trading partners

New Zealand: forest resources, semi-finished wood products, technology

Forest resources basic data

Investments in the forestry and woodworking sector

Production, imports, exports and consumption of semi-finished wood products

Woodworking machinery imports

Sector fairs

New Zealand. Furniture sector: basic data and performance

Trends in the furniture sector (1996-2004): production, consumption, imports, exports

Furniture supply structure

Furniture production by product type

Furniture consumption

Consumer prices, 1999-2004

New Zealand: furniture demand and distribution channels

Factors determining the demand for furniture

Furniture distribution channels

Company profiles of leading furniture distributors

Furniture fairs in New Zealand

New Zealand: leading furniture companies

Major furniture manufacturers: turnover, product type

Company profiles of leading furniture manufacturers

New Zealand: international trade of furniture

Furniture exports and imports by country and product:

- office furniture

- kitchen furniture

- upholstered furniture

- non-upholstered seats

- bedroom furniture

- seats parts

- furniture parts

Appendix:

addresses of 152 furniture companies