
China - Wooden Furniture Of A Kind Used In Offices - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Update: COVID-19 Impact
Wooden Office Furniture Price in China Rises 2%, Averaging $52.1 per Unit
China Wooden Office Furniture Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the wooden office furniture price stood at $52.1 per unit (FOB, China), surging by 2.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 15% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $58.9 per unit. From July 2022 to September 2022, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($150 per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($15.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Wooden Office Furniture Exports
In September 2022, overseas shipments of wooden furniture of a kind used in offices increased by 5.8% to 1.8M units for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a three-month declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 49% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 2.4M units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, wooden office furniture exports rose sharply to $92M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 43% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 117M units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Wooden Office Furniture Exports by Country
The United States (843K units) was the main destination for wooden office furniture exports from China, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, wooden office furniture exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (174K units), fivefold. South Korea (104K units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-7.3% per month) and South Korea (-7.3% per month).
In value terms, the United States ($33M) remains the key foreign market for wooden office furniture exports from China, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($8.1M), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to the United States totaled -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Japan (-7.7% per month) and Saudi Arabia (+0.9% per month).
Factors Affecting Wooden Office Furniture Prices
As the world's leading manufacturer of wooden office furniture, China is able to offer competitive prices for this type of product. A number of factors contribute to this, including the country's vast production capacity and low labor costs. In addition, Chinese manufacturers often use lower-quality materials and finishes than their counterparts in other countries, which helps to keep prices down.
Another factor that contributes to the lower cost of wooden office furniture in China is the lack of environmental regulations. In many developed countries, there are strict regulations regarding the use of certain chemicals and materials in furniture production. These regulations often add to the cost of production. However, in China, these regulations are not as stringent, which allows manufacturers to use cheaper materials and methods of construction.
Finally, another reason for the lower cost of office furniture in China is the country's relatively low taxes. When compared to developed countries, China has much lower corporate and import taxes. This makes it possible for Chinese manufacturers to sell their products at lower prices without sacrificing profit margins.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wooden office 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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