Description

The contract furniture and furnishings market in Saudi Arabia is estimated around US$ 744 million (comprising lighting fixtures). Local - governmental- and foreign investments have been the main drivers of this performance. The manufacturing of classic wooden furniture claims the lion’s share, but the presence of steel and metal items is also increasing in the market.

The report analyses the production (breakdown by segment), consumption and trade in the contract furniture market. Information about operators, distribution channels, delivery time and prices are also available. The study considers the impact of the financial crisis, with highlights about the future prospects.

The contract furniture demand in the country is analysed and differentiated by major sectors: hotels, restaurants, airports, banks and public offices, education and retail.

Short profiles of the leading Saudi and foreign manufacturers are provided, with figures about sales and employees when available.

Two appendices of traders and architects/ contractors are included, containing contact details and activity specifications. Additional information (traded brands, showrooms, turnover, employees) is reported if available.

The research is the result of direct interviews with 40 Saudi operators, official statistics and other official sources.

Abstract of Table of Contents

METHODOLOGY

1. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AND FURNITURE INDUSTRY SUMMARY

Economy

Furniture industry summary

- Basic data: Furniture production, consumption, imports and exports, US$ million

- Main furniture trading partners

- Real growth of furniture consumption: forecast 2009

2. THE CONTRACT FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS MARKET

Market values and segments:

- Hotel & Restaurants, Private and public offices, Retail, Schools and Universities, Residential, high-end villas

The lighting fixtures market

- The lighting fixtures market: production, consumption, exports, imports, US$ million

- Leading players in the lighting market by activity (manufacturer-distributor) and segment (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Exteriors)

- Leading players in the lighting market and represented companies

Type of operators

Market approach and distribution channels

Public and private projects

Delivery times and prices

Overview of the construction market

The impact of the financial crisis and market perspectives

3. THE CONTRACT FURNITURE DEMAND IN SAUDI ARABIA

Hotel sector:

- Tourists movements and evolution

- Sector forecasts and announced projects

Restaurants:

- Announced projects

- Key factors for choosing furniture suppliers in the hotels and restaurants segment

Airports:

- Announced projects

- Key factors for choosing furniture suppliers in the airports segment

Banks and public offices:

- Announced projects

- Key factors for choosing furniture suppliers in the banks and public offices segment

Education:

- Announced projects

- Key factors for choosing furniture suppliers in the education segment

Retail:

- Announced projects

- Key factors for choosing furniture suppliers in the retail segment

4. LEADING COMPANIES

Saudi manufacturers

- Sample of contract furniture manufacturers by main segment/activity

Foreign manufacturers

- Sample of contract furniture operators and represented companies

APPENDIX 1: List of traders and architects/contractors

APPENDIX 2: List of useful contacts

Selected companies mentioned:

Abdullah & Nasser Al Sorayai Co., Al Abdulkader Furniture Co Ltd, Al Ajmi House Furniture (Royal Matresses&Divans), Al Garousha Factory, Al Joaib Furniture Factory, Al Kaki Wooden Furniture Factory, Al Makateb Co Ltd, Al Watan Furniture & Water Cooler Factory, Alf Noon Kitchen, Alismail Est. for Office System, Aljazira Furniture Factory, Al-Kadi Decorative Steel Works & Wooden, Almona Kitchens, AlOmair Furniture Factory, Ayar, Bokhamssen Furniture Factory, Fouad & Khalid Al Ansari Company, Jeraisy Furniture Factory, Modern Furniture Factory, National Est. for Metal & Chrome Furniture, Riyadh Furniture Industries, Seating & Office Systems Industries Ltd, Steelcase Jeraisy Ltd, Tannah United Company Ltd