
China - Furniture Of Plastic - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
China's Plastic Furniture Price Surges 33% to $25.5 per Unit
China Plastic Furniture Export Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the plastic furniture price stood at $25.5 per unit (FOB, China), with an increase of 33% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to December 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($63.4 per unit), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($481 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Plastic Furniture Exports
In December 2022, the amount of furniture of plastic exported from China fell rapidly to 6M units, shrinking by -22.3% against November 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 65% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 7.7M units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, plastic furniture exports amounted to $153M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% from January 2022 to December 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 57% m-o-m. The exports peaked in December 2022.
China Plastic Furniture Exports by Country
The United States (1.3M units) was the main destination for plastic furniture exports from China, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic furniture exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (477K units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (326K units), with a 5.4% share.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Singapore (+16.8% per month) and Malaysia (+3.0% per month).
In value terms, the largest markets for plastic furniture exported from China were the United States ($34M), Malaysia ($21M) and Singapore ($15M), with a combined 45% share of total exports.
Singapore, with a CAGR of +23.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Rising Costs of Raw Materials and Transportation Trigger Price Hike in China's Plastic Furniture Industry
Amidst increasing cost of raw materials and transportation, China's plastic furniture industry has witnessed a price hike. Analysts predict that the price increase is likely to persist as suppliers struggle with higher production costs and tighter environmental regulations. The disruptions in global supply chains have led to shortages of raw materials necessary for the production of plastic furniture. The price surge has significantly impacted the demand for plastic furniture, with consumers switching to alternative materials like wood and metal. At the same time, plastic manufacturers are exploring new technologies and production methods to reduce costs and stay competitive in the market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic furniture market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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