In China's furniture and furnishings industry, production expenses are rising as suppliers face higher material and labor costs. As a response to these challenges, a number of makers are now maintaining large material stockpiles to hedge against sudden outlay increases. Others have begun streamlining their operations to improve manufacturing efficiency.
The imposition of such measures coupled with strengthening demand from key markets is leading to a generally optimistic export outlook, with most companies anticipating a sharp rise in overseas shipments across the next 12 months.
The current workforce shortage is having a detrimental effect on this labor-intensive industry.
Prices are expected to rise in the various categories as material and production costs grow. Such increases, however, will typically be restrained to 10 percent as companies attempt to keep quotes at levels attractive to buyers.
This report covers the major categories exported from China: living room, dining, bedroom, children's, outdoor and office furniture, lamps, and home textiles and accents.
What you'll get
In-depth profiles of 37 verified suppliers with a comprehensive look at their manufacturing and export capability, product and market focus, verified contact details, and more
125 full-color images that depict popular furniture and furnishings export models, with detailed product descriptions and minimum order requirements
Verified supplier contact details of an additional 37 exporters, including names, e-mails, telephone numbers and websites
Supplier information in tabular format to help you compare companies at a glance
Results of the custom-designed supplier survey, which forecasts industry trends for the next 12 months
An extensive overview of the industry discussing the main challenges facing suppliers
An in-depth examination of the supplier base highlighting key characteristics of different types of companies
Details of the primary production centers
An update of the latest trends in design, R&D, materials and components
A review of the key factors that influence the price and quality of low-end, midrange and high-end products
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