Furniture

In 2016, the umbrella market amounted to 1.5B units. Over the past two years, consumption increased slightly, after experiencing a mild downturn over the previous four year period. Previously, the market recovered with tangible growth, following the significant crisis-induced slump of 2009. In 2016, umbrella consumption appeared just below (approx 4%) the peak figure achieved in 2010 and 10% higher than the outset level. 

In 2016, the global imports of umbrella stood at 1M tonnes, import ,therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year figure. Overall, umbrella imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, an increase of 7% from the previous year level.

Global stationery imports amounted to 737K tonnes in 2016, approximately reflecting the previous year level.

In 2016, approx. 43M tonnes of metal furniture were imported worldwide; rising by 4% against the previous year figure. In general, metal furniture imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, an increase of 5% against the previous year level.

In 2016, the global mattress imports totaled 4.4M tonnes, ascending by 4% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2007 to 2016; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, an increase of 6% from the previous year level.

Global umbrella exports totaled 516K tonnes in 2016, reducing by -2.0% against the previous year figure. Overall, umbrella exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by 141% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global umbrella exports reached its maximum volume of 610K tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In 2016, approx. 485K tonnes of stationery were exported worldwide; coming up by 14% against the previous year level.

In 2016, the global exports of metal furniture totaled 24M tonnes, picking up by 12% against the previous year figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when exports increased by 36% from the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of mattress exported worldwide stood at 2.5M tonnes, growing by 10% against the previous year figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when export increased by 27% from the previous year level.

In 2017, the U.S. mattress market totalled $8.7B in wholesale prices, $316M (or 4%) more than the previous year level. This figure reflects total revenue of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). 

In 2015, the mattress market grew to 4.3 billion EUR.

From 2007 to 2014, the global umbrella market showed mixed dynamics. A significant drop in 2008-2009 was followed by a sharp increase in 2010-2011, until the market plunged again by 17% in 2012.

The global trade in metal complete and assembled domestic furniture amounted to 14,143 million USD in 2015, fluctuating mildly over the period under review. Following a 23% drop in 2009, exports showed robust growth for the next four years, until they switched to a barely perceptible decline. Overall, there was an annual increase of +5.9% from 2007 to 2015.

In 2015, EU exports of wooden bedroom furniture finally regained their pre-crisis level. Increased demand from Switzerland and the U.S. helped to support EU producers overcome the current weak domestic market and reduced exports to Russia. 

EU exports of wooden kitchen furniture recovered from the recessionary slump and reached their highest level over the recent years. The largest volume of trade occurs between the EU Member States, however, deliveries to non-member countries post solid gains. Despite the rising exports to countries outside of the EU, their share of the total EU output is relatively small. Therefore, domestic demand will continue to be the main driver of EU wooden kitchen furniture manufacturing.

The U.S. dominates in global imports of wood kitchen cabinets and countertops, accounting for a 23% share (based on USD). It was followed by France (11%), Switzerland (7%), and Austria (5%). In 2015, U.S. imports of wood kitchen cabinets and countertops totaled 1,131 million USD, which was 201 million USD (+22%) above the previous year's value.

The U.S. is the global leader in imports of brooms, brushes, and mops, accounting for a 20% share (based on USD). Germany (8%), France (5%), and the UK (5%) followed based on their share size. In 2015, U.S. broom, brush, and mop imports totaled 1,760 million USD, which was 120 million USD (+7%) higher than the year before.

The U.S. dominates in global imports of wood office furniture, accounting for a 26% share (based on USD). It was distantly followed by Germany (5%), Saudi Arabia (5%), and France (5%). In 2015, U.S. wood office furniture imports totaled 963 million USD, which was an increase of 61 million USD (+7%) from the year before.